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Title: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Barklessdog on January 13, 2008, 06:40:13 AM
Post your chrome porn or bass jewelry - While Uwe's away the cats will play!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/chair.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/moneyshot.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/fbpup.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/gotb.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/headcl.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Fenderbird/DCP02556.jpg)


Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: uwe on January 13, 2008, 07:10:59 AM
I herewith distance myself from the contents of this thread - only black is beautiful!

Actually, I like chrome or nickel on some basses (I prefer a chrome mudbucker to a black one in look if not in sound  - variety is the spice of life).
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 13, 2008, 11:08:07 AM

 Sorry you'll get nothing from me here for at least a week....... :'(
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: rockinrayduke on January 13, 2008, 11:26:53 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/rockinrayduke/MMhd212037.jpg)

Kind of blinding isn't it? ;D ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: godofthunder on January 13, 2008, 01:08:23 PM
Is that your Greco ?
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: godofthunder on January 13, 2008, 01:13:20 PM
My turn (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/homestead12-07004.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/100_2616.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/100_2438.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/100_2049.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/100_2049.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: doombass on January 13, 2008, 01:26:20 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/doombass/Gibson/76_SB.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/doombass/Gibson/White_1.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: chromium on January 13, 2008, 01:53:12 PM
My screen-name is a bit of a misnomer.  I actually prefer nickel plating, but I'll go both ways!  :)

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/eb-related/DSCF0044b.jpg)

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/eb2d/DSCF0010b.jpg)

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/eb2d/DSCF0038c.jpg)

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/eb-related/DSCF0043.jpg)



...and finally - a steamy group shot!!:

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/eb-related/DSCF0034c.jpg)
Title: Shiny enough?!!!
Post by: uwe on January 13, 2008, 03:54:40 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/uwehornung/DCP_2333.jpg)
Title: In any case: Nuthin' shines like gold ...
Post by: uwe on January 13, 2008, 03:58:49 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/uwehornung/12.jpg)
Title: My eyes hurt ...
Post by: uwe on January 13, 2008, 04:01:58 PM
Nothing like soothing, stylish black ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/uwehornung/DCP_2415.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: rockinrayduke on January 13, 2008, 05:35:29 PM
Quote from: godofthunder on January 13, 2008, 01:08:23 PM
Is that your Greco ?

Nah, it's an ObG. I added the pickup rings just recently.
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 13, 2008, 11:45:55 PM

 Just a tease, this bass has way more chrome on it now......Some new shots soon.

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/Purple.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: rockinrayduke on January 14, 2008, 12:04:40 AM
Pickup cover? Chrome pickguard?
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: ramone57 on January 14, 2008, 05:17:21 AM
not a bass, but at least a Gibson.   did I hear pickguard?
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5976/blackchromegd9.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Barklessdog on January 14, 2008, 05:43:50 AM
Love the Chrome Lp pickguard.

Looking through these pictures, it's clear to me, Chrome, makes a bass look better, in my opinion, its bling and jewelry for the bass. With Cherry it looks really nice.
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 14, 2008, 01:05:45 PM
Quote from: rockinrayduke on January 14, 2008, 12:04:40 AM
Pickup cover? Chrome pickguard?


 Bridge cover and pickup/handrest, both N.O.S. parts. The chrome just gets me hot!
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: steveonbass on January 15, 2008, 06:15:35 PM
My 77 Black Bird
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/prismacolor2/Tbird019.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Bass VI on January 15, 2008, 11:24:57 PM
In a fit of silliness ( and just for Uwe! )...........a pile of chrome......and a little nickel too............

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper008-2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper011-2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper012-3.jpg)

 ;D

S.
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: rockinrayduke on January 16, 2008, 05:27:13 AM
OK, now we're just being mean.  ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 16, 2008, 09:51:17 AM
Quote from: rockinrayduke on January 16, 2008, 05:27:13 AM
OK, now we're just being mean.  ;D

 Not really Ray........  Like I said, this stuff gets me Hot!  :P 
May this thread never end!


Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: chromium on January 16, 2008, 11:05:13 AM
There is a subliminal message here...

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper011-2.jpg)


Suddenly, I feel a craving for alder.

(Nice collection!)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Lightyear on January 16, 2008, 07:01:16 PM
Quote from: Bass VI on January 15, 2008, 11:24:57 PM
In a fit of silliness ( and just for Uwe! )...........a pile of chrome......and a little nickel too............

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper008-2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper011-2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper012-3.jpg)

 ;D

S.

Um, Uwe probably knows of a little shop, somewhere in Bavaria, that can powder coat all that sparkly chrome black ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Bass VI on January 16, 2008, 08:49:14 PM
Quote from: lightyear on January 16, 2008, 07:01:16 PM
Um, Uwe probably knows of a little shop, somewhere in Bavaria, that can powder coat all that sparkly chrome black ;D

The tuning machines were powder-coated Black! I had them chromed ( where is the evil laughter emoticon? )

S.
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 20, 2008, 07:06:12 AM
CHROME!!!

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Repro%20NR%20TB%20Project/100_1288.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 20, 2008, 09:25:42 AM

 That ROCKS!......Its beautiful, Love it!........
Black hardware on such an elegant bass?  :-X Only Chrome will do  ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 20, 2008, 10:00:59 AM
Quote from: TBird1958 on January 20, 2008, 09:25:42 AM
That ROCKS!......Its beautiful, Love it!........
Black hardware on such an elegant bass?  :-X Only Chrome will do  ;D

Thanks, I'm pleased with how it came out!
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: OldManC on January 20, 2008, 01:30:33 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/66Embassybody.jpg)
One of the few left...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/4003_angled.jpg)
Not a Gibson or Epi, but it's got shiny bits!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/72Triumph.jpg)
Ebony and ivory, er, chrome can live together.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/79ThunderbirdburstbodyII.jpg)
A nod to my past...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/Basses/EBBird.jpg)
My favorite EB. Needs a better picture. I feel a session coming on.  :D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 20, 2008, 01:46:19 PM
George, you still have "our" Triumph!!  Looking good.  I'm still looking for another to do in white!
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: uwe on January 21, 2008, 05:56:19 AM
I'm working on a virus in Marvel supervillain mode that will turn all chrome and nickel of this world irreversibly black ... (play tape with mad laughter ...)

Dr. Venöm
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 21, 2008, 06:14:45 AM
Quote from: uwe on January 21, 2008, 05:56:19 AM
I'm working on a virus in Marvel supervillain mode that will turn all chrome and nickel of this world irreversibly black ... (play tape with mad laughter ...)

Dr. Venöm

I always knew law school was a breeding ground for evil!!  :o
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Barklessdog on January 21, 2008, 06:42:20 AM
Wonder if George still has that chrome pick up picture with his  member's only reflection on it?
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: uwe on January 21, 2008, 07:53:52 AM
I remember that. It was huge. I think he had his chrome parts custom sized to capture the sheer enormity of it.

Uwe
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: doombass on January 21, 2008, 11:17:14 AM
Yeah that was interesting. I advice sensitive viewers to look the other way now.




























(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/doombass/bass/ThunderbirdPickupmeasurements1.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Barklessdog on January 21, 2008, 11:21:07 AM
Wow, he really was excited by the chrome!


Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 21, 2008, 12:36:37 PM

 Mmmmm...... Me Too!
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 21, 2008, 03:16:40 PM
EEEEEEEEWHEW!!!!!!!!!!  :o
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 21, 2008, 03:17:55 PM
Did someone say chrome?

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Basses/96ThunderbirdLEbodyfromtop.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Basses/96ThunderbirdLE.jpg)
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 21, 2008, 05:28:46 PM

 Modern 'Bird.......with chromey stuff added?
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: drbassman on January 21, 2008, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: TBird1958 on January 21, 2008, 05:28:46 PM
Modern 'Bird.......with chromey stuff added?


Yes, it's a 90's Limited Ed TB with Gibson pups added to it.  It was George's and he was kind enough to sell it to me awhile back.
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: rockinrayduke on January 21, 2008, 07:36:13 PM
Quote from: TBird1958 on January 21, 2008, 12:36:37 PM
Mmmmm...... Me Too!

Oh come on, isn't that a thumb?

Isn't it?

Say it is.

 ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: TBird1958 on January 21, 2008, 08:04:09 PM

 Oh come on, isn't that a thumb?

Isn't it?

Say it is.

............Sorry Ray, I think its one of Mother Nature's cruel tricks 
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: OldManC on January 21, 2008, 10:51:42 PM
I'm not saying a damn word!   ;D
Title: Re: The all things chrome & shiny thread
Post by: Bass VI on January 21, 2008, 11:13:18 PM
Quote from: uwe on January 21, 2008, 05:56:19 AM
I'm working on a virus in Marvel supervillain mode that will turn all chrome and nickel of this world irreversibly black ... (play tape with mad laughter ...)

Dr. Venöm

I'm working with Magneto ( part of his community service ) to enhance Cerebros' ( and my ) abilities to......how should I put this.......change your mind.... about all things bright and beautiful.......Now put those dark thoughts out of your head!! ......... ( cue webcam view of me looking serene and a little smug and Magneto levitating all the hardware from an Epiphone Embassy )

 Dr. Charles Xavier