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Title: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on December 30, 2010, 03:47:35 AM
I submit this:
(http://petesartfarm.com/MerMaidB600.jpg)

Do one better. I dare you.  :D
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: CaptainDesslock on December 30, 2010, 04:17:00 AM
I submit this:
(http://petesartfarm.com/MerMaidB600.jpg)

Do one better. I dare you.  :D

i give up, that is so ugly you will lose an eyeball just looking at it, thus i quote the image so looking at two your blind!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on December 30, 2010, 09:10:40 AM
Your Avatar is thinking, "Aww gross...."
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Transcend on December 30, 2010, 10:03:30 AM
(http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2008/july/penisguitar_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: kevinr on December 30, 2010, 10:05:39 AM
I think we have a new leader!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JDC on December 30, 2010, 10:31:15 AM
er, that's a bass!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Ratrod on December 30, 2010, 11:43:56 AM
er, that's a bass!

And it has balls.


Maybe this one isn't that ugly but it does creep me out like no other.

(http://www.guitarsite.com/news/images/Ugly10/girlguitar.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Transcend on December 30, 2010, 11:55:15 AM
it is a bass but its damn ugly
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: nfe on December 30, 2010, 01:57:50 PM
er, that's a bass!

It's a bass guitar.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: lyonk55 on December 30, 2010, 02:08:23 PM
(https://www.dijkmanmuziek.nl/catalog/images/epi_usamap.jpg)

That's pretty ugly.

How long 'til Roo posts a Tele?
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Jonny on December 30, 2010, 04:08:57 PM
I'm waiting for the reverse guitar Gibson bodies.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: FernandoDuarte on December 30, 2010, 04:26:48 PM
So, you wanted a Gibson? :P

(http://buzznet-40.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users16/jeffwith1f/default/WebModernAlone--large-msg-119725119418.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Jonny on December 30, 2010, 04:33:28 PM
Or that latest Firebird X guitar.

Christ, lol..
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on December 30, 2010, 05:49:07 PM
(http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2008/july/penisguitar_1.jpg)

I don't even wanna know what kind of person would spend the time to craft this. It has veins and everything...

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Madsakre on December 30, 2010, 08:23:37 PM
(http://www.freewebs.com/prs_guitar/mark5.jpg)
(http://www.deanguitars.com/dean_winter_06/large/USA_Rebel_Razorback_enlarge.jpg)
(http://www.strumstrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/reverse_flying_v1.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Transcend on December 30, 2010, 09:21:49 PM
(http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2008/july/penisguitar_1.jpg)

I don't even wanna know what kind of person would spend the time to craft this. It has veins and everything...



no idea. I worry more about the person who asked for it making and is playing that thing
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Madsakre on December 30, 2010, 09:44:54 PM
It could be rompeprop :P
(http://666strings.com/uploads/pics/bonebagrob.jpg)

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on December 30, 2010, 11:08:35 PM
That one Mark Tremonti is holding is only ugly by association. We all know the Strat shape to be an icon of beauty. They're controllers, but here's another example of ugly by association.
(http://www.notzombies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weird-guy-with-guns.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: ToneMonkey on December 30, 2010, 11:32:15 PM
That one Mark Tremonti is holding is only ugly by association. We all know the Strat shape to be an icon of beauty. They're controllers, but here's another example of ugly by association.
(http://www.notzombies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weird-guy-with-guns.jpg)

Russell Brand's let himself go a bit.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: shobet on December 31, 2010, 12:35:52 AM
That one Mark Tremonti is holding is only ugly by association. We all know the Strat shape to be an icon of beauty. They're controllers, but here's another example of ugly by association.
(http://www.notzombies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/weird-guy-with-guns.jpg)




Russell Brand's let himself go a bit.
That just made me spray very expensive scotch over my screen!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Telerocker on December 31, 2010, 01:34:24 AM
You couldn't call this pretty
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Twinfan on December 31, 2010, 11:45:52 AM
Russell Brand's let himself go a bit.

:lol:

Awesome quote!  I'm crying laughing!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: sgmypod on December 31, 2010, 03:59:47 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/turquoisemoleeater/guitars/espdevilgirl.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: choucas09 on December 31, 2010, 05:39:41 PM
Not as bad as that bass though.
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc119/jage7/wang7.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 31, 2010, 05:49:22 PM
(http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2008/july/penisguitar_1.jpg)

quite literally c--k-rock  :lol:
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on December 31, 2010, 06:33:03 PM
was going to post one of Billy Gs creations, but they are more weird than ugly. Thats what I think about the Moderne as well, is not that bad ;) the Futura too.

i think most of the guitars posted here are pretty bad though
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: WezV on December 31, 2010, 06:50:15 PM
yeah, it started pretty bad and its hard to get worse - otherwise i might post a pic of that union flag steiny - fairly sure that would offend a few sensibilities ;)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on December 31, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
heres my contribution then, and I think a worthy contender:

(http://www.jedistar.com/images/guitar/fender_socal.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on December 31, 2010, 07:13:26 PM
yeah, it started pretty bad and its hard to get worse - otherwise i might post a pic of that union flag steiny - fairly sure that would offend a few sensibilities ;)

nah, shes not ugly, just striking :)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: lyonk55 on December 31, 2010, 07:32:33 PM
How 'bout the one that looks like a melted monster from a cr@ppy horror film...that apparently contains a sword (the blue bit is the handle)?

(http://www.guitarsite.com/news/images/ugly07/m39samurai1.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: sgmypod on December 31, 2010, 08:18:54 PM
How about this handcrafted beauty
(http://www.romeorose.com/romeorosealonewithjulietcd.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: PhilKing on December 31, 2010, 08:19:32 PM
I have to go with the Gibson Zoot Suit SG - basically a way of getting a lot of money for a plywood guitar.  They came in several finishes, but this has to be the worst:

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on December 31, 2010, 08:22:05 PM
I have to go with the Gibson Zoot Suit SG - basically a way of getting a lot of money for a plywood guitar.  They came in several finishes, but this has to be the worst:

good call phil, especially the transparent pickups
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Jonny on January 01, 2011, 03:47:04 AM
How 'bout the one that looks like a melted monster from a cr@ppy horror film...that apparently contains a sword (the blue bit is the handle)?

(http://www.guitarsite.com/news/images/ugly07/m39samurai1.jpg)
I'm reluctant to say this is a bad guitar, considering the fact that the sword handle is part of a REAL SWORD. But the Japanese are quooky that way.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: 38thBeatle on January 01, 2011, 12:09:01 PM
I need a lie down in a cool dark room after looking at these "guitars".
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Ian Price on January 01, 2011, 01:00:36 PM
I have to go with the Gibson Zoot Suit SG - basically a way of getting a lot of money for a plywood guitar.

I'm sure the plywood would have been carefully and skilfully selected!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Telerocker on January 01, 2011, 01:42:06 PM
I have to go with the Gibson Zoot Suit SG - basically a way of getting a lot of money for a plywood guitar.

I'm sure the plywood would have been carefully and skilfully selected!

Yes, they do at Gibson. It's from the best Brazilian plywoodtrees they could find in the Amazon-forest.  :lol:
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on January 01, 2011, 02:20:45 PM
these still bother me, they could have made them so much better.. the explorer 2 looks very cool i think, not the v 2 though:

(http://vintageguitars.org.uk/graphics/flyingV2.jpg)

they play well though, and the boomerang pickups sound good and bright (a bit like minihumuckers). though they could do with a bit more pixie dust tonewise its generally in my preferred direction.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: WezV on January 01, 2011, 02:24:28 PM
i am surprised no one has mentioned a corvus
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on January 01, 2011, 02:34:23 PM
i am surprised no one has mentioned a corvus

because its a fine looking guitar? ;)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on January 01, 2011, 04:54:57 PM
Peavey Razor. Makes me think of Carvin for some reason...

(http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/50/190184044059-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: hunter on January 01, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
All you've shown aren't even close, here we go:

See the excitement on Ace Frehleys face
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FqLinkbPdTs/TMq50r3QjNI/AAAAAAAABso/h5PxO9yeoqY/s1600/AceFrehle_Shaha_62231708_Max-1.jpg)

(http://www.besportier.com/archives/new-technology-guitar-gibson-dusk-tiger-guitar.jpg)

etc etc
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Jonny on January 01, 2011, 09:52:49 PM
Peavey Razor. Makes me think of Carvin for some reason...

(http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/50/190184044059-1.jpg)
It made you think of a guitar?

It makes me think of the designer jumping (or being thrown) off a cliff.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: WezV on January 01, 2011, 10:12:37 PM
looks like a cheap imitation of one of these

(http://mixinstitute.org/img/g707.jpg)

(my local chicago rock used to have one screwed to the wall, straight through the body, i offered to buy it off them and supply them with something more suitable for screwing to a wall - they declined, its long gone now though)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: _tom_ on January 01, 2011, 10:14:04 PM
For sheer ugliness nothing comes close to the wangcaster/bass thing posted on page 1! childish pun intended :P
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on January 02, 2011, 12:34:03 AM
i am surprised no one has mentioned a corvus

because its a fine looking guitar? ;)

i actually have a slight dose of Corvus GAS now
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: WezV on January 02, 2011, 10:07:17 AM
i agree gwem, i see potential in the design... i am usually alone!
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: gwEm on January 02, 2011, 10:50:29 AM
i agree gwem, i see potential in the design... i am usually alone!

i'm not sure the headstock is quite right, though it does fit with the crow idea it might need some tweaks. the body is really interesting looking, and alot more adventurous than a strat shape. i had a look to see if anyone is making aftermarket corvus bodies, but didn't find any. as you know, i'm interested in the idea of a more interesting looking and warmer sounding strat coil guitar. i wonder how it would sound made of mahogany (or korina like the fireman) and with a set neck.

i remember once you were talking about some mockups you did of a headless corvus design, that would be cool, but i also think it works as a conventional headed guitar.

i read they have swimming pool routs, which is a shame on the one hand, but cool on the other (since then any corvus can be made into a corvus 3). i might look out for one secondhand.. they either seem to go for really cheap or ridiculously expensive. i'd rather play one than a strat definitely!

edit: a musiclander headstock may work
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on January 02, 2011, 01:14:20 PM
for me it's this one:

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: WezV on January 02, 2011, 05:51:49 PM
i remember once you were talking about some mockups you did of a headless corvus design, that would be cool, but i also think it works as a conventional headed guitar.


i have a few updated corvus ideas - including a bowable fretless bass
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: JacksonRR on January 02, 2011, 07:11:30 PM
JJ, that thing is really unsettling. It's definably gross, but at the same time it's worse than the sum of it's parts. That "guitar" makes my insides angry.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: plastercaster on January 03, 2011, 11:44:37 AM
(http://www.minarikguitars.com/images/products/firebolt.blue.jpg)
Although it could have been any one of the minarik range, almost.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Stevepage on January 03, 2011, 03:04:59 PM
Is it wrong that I actually quite like this?
 :lol:
(http://www.gearwire.com/media/minarik-coheed.jpg)

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Stevepage on January 03, 2011, 03:07:03 PM
Ahh man you guys suck  :lol: I quite like some of the guitars in this thread. The So Cal Strat and the sword ESP are some of my favourites.

Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: plastercaster on January 04, 2011, 01:08:06 AM
I'll give you the so-cal strat, I like it.

I would nominate this as most disturbing guitar if it weren't for the mannequin featured earlier.
NSFW: http://i39.tinypic.com/3026ys4.jpg
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: shobet on January 04, 2011, 01:15:18 AM
I'll give you the so-cal strat, I like it.

I would nominate this as most disturbing guitar if it weren't for the mannequin featured earlier.
NSFW: http://i39.tinypic.com/3026ys4.jpg

It looks like that's a Charvel Model 6 that's painted on. Do get a prize? If so I hope it's not calamari...
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: ToneMonkey on January 04, 2011, 11:28:47 AM
I was going to mention the Corvus, but my mind was taken away from it by the fat Russell Brand (I might see if he's ot a website and email him that pic).

There's a website around just for ugly guitars, but I lost the link when my last computer died.
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Roobubba on January 04, 2011, 12:00:39 PM
I don't need to go hunting for any tele pictures, you all know I'm right!

I saw Roger Daltry playing one of Jools' Hootenanny this year. It both sounded and looked awful. Truly, truly awful.

Roo
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: lyonk55 on January 04, 2011, 12:03:42 PM
I'm surprised it took you this long Roo
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Dmoney on January 04, 2011, 12:32:00 PM
(http://www.otheroom.com/namm08/images/johnson_guitars.jpg)
(http://www.otheroom.com/namm08/images/marino_guitar.jpg)
(http://www.otheroom.com/namm08/images/minarik.jpg)
(http://www.otheroom.com/namm08/images/motobyguitar-d.jpg)
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: kevinr on January 05, 2011, 08:37:03 AM
How could anyone keep a straight face whilst playing any one of these??????????????
Title: Re: Ugliest Guitar in the Universe Competition
Post by: Lezard on January 12, 2011, 07:39:44 PM
This fills me with an intense mix of desire and pity.

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a76/guitarczar/sax2.jpg)