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My new tattoo - it's not a Bongo, but close.

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Joe Nerve

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It's still scabby but I wanna post it anyhow.

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Can I post this??? I'm not sure of the rules and guidelines here and it's kinda off topic even though I mentioned the greatest bass in the world in the title. Throw me to the wolves if I'm outta line.
 
It is easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission. At least thats what I tell my wife.
 
Looks nice! But no one will be able to see it when you play!
 
element said:
Thats nice, i've been thinking about one in the same place. How much does it hurt?
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I was kind of concerned about that too, cuz I'm a wuss. Not a big fan of pain. It actually hurt a lot less than the others I got. I think I'm learning that it has a lot to do with the artist's touch. Some go heavy handed and really dig in deep, the woman who did this I think had a gentler touch. I have "The Nerve!" tattooed on my calf, and the guy that did that killed me. I thought it would never end.

With this, for some reason the left clef hurt somewhat, nothing else did. Almost felt like a strange massage.

If anyone ever gets anything on their wrist I'd advise that you see some of your artists wrist work before doing so. I've seen some really horrible work there because of the veins and bones. Lumpy tattoos don't cut it in a place you have to see every day. I think this woman did a freaking great job, expecially considering my pulse was jumping out of my wrist from nerves when she was doing it.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
 
Very nice - and thanks for the details re: the experience. I would think that's a "painful" and tough spot to work on. Turned out great - very clean.

I've got a 3/4 tribal cuff around my upper left arm - damn near killed me when working on the underside (and it was a woman!), though the rest of it went pretty well, almost enjoyable! ;)

And as mentioned above, it's so true - your get one and you're due for more. I've been considering my second one from the moment I walked out of the shop (4~5 years ago). I'm a big believer in a tattoo meaning something (just me), so I've spent a lot of time considering what that next one would be. I'd like it to be bass-related and I love how you've incorporated the cleff into an otherwise ying-yang design. Damn - wish I came up with that!

BTW - my tribal cuff includes a heart that surrounds the chinese symbol for Angel... Angel => Angela => my wife's name... See how that works!? :)
 
I'd like to take credit for the design, but I must be honest and tell that I "borrowed" it from somebody's avatar over at Talkbass. I amended it slightly, and notified the guy that I was gonna do it. He never commented so I assume he didn't have a problem with it.

As for the addictive stuff, I always wondered about that. I think people who get tattoos just like to get tattoos, so they do. You have to start with one - you can't get a bunch at a time (well, technically I guess you could). I know plenty of people though who just wanted one, and just got one. I've been addicted to most things under the sun but never felt that sort of compulsion with tattoos. I have 3, chances are good I'll get some more - but I don't feel it's any kind of addictive thing. Just my take on the whole, "Once you get one ya just can't stop" thing.
 
Hey Joe! (That might work for a song title!)

I was just on your website and bought your CD. It rocks! The other thing I noticed was that you are playing through a Peavey TNT 130. I used to own two of those. I wish I still had them. They are great amps.

BTW - I'm not a big fan of tatoos but I really like your new one. If I were inclined to get one, that one would definitely work.
 
Joe Nerve said:
I was kind of concerned about that too, cuz I'm a wuss. Not a big fan of pain. It actually hurt a lot less than the others I got. I think I'm learning that it has a lot to do with the artist's touch. Some go heavy handed and really dig in deep, the woman who did this I think had a gentler touch. I have "The Nerve!" tattooed on my calf, and the guy that did that killed me. I thought it would never end.

With this, for some reason the left clef hurt somewhat, nothing else did. Almost felt like a strange massage.

If anyone ever gets anything on their wrist I'd advise that you see some of your artists wrist work before doing so. I've seen some really horrible work there because of the veins and bones. Lumpy tattoos don't cut it in a place you have to see every day. I think this woman did a freaking great job, expecially considering my pulse was jumping out of my wrist from nerves when she was doing it.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
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Who is she and what shop is it?
 
Mobay, thanks much for the CD purchase - hope you enjoy it.


Tatooed - I got it on Union St. in Brooklyn, NY - Third Eye Tattoo, Maya was the woman's name who did it.
 
Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, what am I to do with you? I think you need to get out of Brooklyn, it's a very bad influence. I left years ago, and look at me now, happy and well adjusted, yessirree!

Your new tat looks like two bass clefs in a ying/yang configuration.
 
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