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This is a commission for Benjamin Ensor of the band Mungus:
[link] Its been such a pleasure working him on this project. He asked me to create a Jules Verne inspired clockwork Lovecraftian beast... and other than that for a theme, he gave me permission to do whatever I wanted... so here it is, 16 inch tentacles and all! XD not sure what else to say... oh yeah, before anyone freaks out about it, the tentacles don't interfere with the strings, I just posed them there for these pictures. The metal work also isn't as heavy as it looks. Daily DeviationGiven 2009-04-30The Elder Bass Guitar by *porkshanks. The suggester wrote, "We have seen many mods or global guitar or bass guitar modification, but this really is a masterpiece. The materials used, all the fine details, and the overall shape are just perfect. I'd give much to be able to play on such a unique bass guitar!" (Suggested by =NEOkeitaro and Featured by `Kitten-of-Woe) Comments
 Good lord this is amazing!
 Excellent use of tentacles!!!
-- "We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far." - H.P. Lovecraft "The Call of Cthulhu"  Holy cow. I want to have your babies.
-- "Use the things of man, but do not worship them; for they shall pass."  Ohhhh this is even better than Daniel and Nathaniel's beasts! Gorgeous!! <3 Those tenticles make me want to cry happy tears :3
-- Blah blah, woof woof   Fantastic work of art!!
 Whooa man that's freaking sweet looking awesome work
 awesome.
i keep trying to customize my old guitar but the other day i just ripped all the parts off again.  that... is 800 kinds of awesome and badassery.
-- Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything." Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."  This is.. amazing. You are truly a master of the steampunk inspired arts.
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but phenomenal doesn't tell you that I've spent quiet along time pouring over the fine detail and artisan craft in this work of art. With such a small yet defining "description" to work with, your depth of imagination has created a timeless piece with this bass. You may be glad to hear that before I even read your image description, Jules Verne was already on my mind.
I'm well aware that precise measurements and placement of the instruments working pieces are required for this to be able to actually play music and I'm quiet awed that you've been able to include so much art on this without taking away it's functionality. When I imagine how the bass player responded to this, it gives me chills. Honestly.
Lastly, I also feel you've done an amazing job with the photography/setup of the photos. Hope to see more soon!
I am amazed by all the wonderful details you put on this, the perfect use of tones and shapes, giving the bass not only a steampunk/lovercraft feel, but overall a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
If the perfect execution was not enough, the whole concept (ha, the tentacles!) shows a great artistic vision, and I am sure when the bass player will use this on stage, everyone will be mesmerized by his instrument!
I would be glad and proud to play on such instrument
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