Over the top

[funkyjazzjunky]

Next custom build?

[edwardofhuncote]

Agreed.

[gtrguy]

Ah yes, Elwood, former guitar tech. etc for ZZ. used to live in Welches OR and a pretty nice person I hear.

[jazzyvee]

I think the headstock says Fender🤨

[cozmik_cowboy]

Ah yes, Elwood, former guitar tech. etc for ZZ. used to live in Welches OR and a pretty nice person I hear.

And current bassist for same; Dusty approved the move when he was sick & Elwood filled in.  (And note frank in the background.)

Peter

[keith_h]

Here's a video of Elwood playing it with ZZ Top.

[edwardofhuncote]

I just wonder about the focus it takes to keep 17 strings straight in your head. (did I even count right?) 

[JimmyJ]

I love it!  Amazing that it is actually a working axe.  But as you can see in the vid he only ever plays either the top two or bottom strings.  In fact you can see the foam stuffed under the remaining ... 14 (HA!) near the bridge.  Very funny though and a great sight-gag.  Oh, and rockin' too.

Jimmy J

[gtrguy]

Just put some runway lights on the thing!

[StephenR]

Bass lap steel!

[keith_h]

I think the normal playing style for this would be two hand tapping more like a Chapman Stick than a typical bass guitar. Jean Baudin comes to mind as one of these types of players. I agree with you Jimmy that for ZZ Top it is all for show but it is still impressive that he can hold that thing and be able to stand up at the same time.