Functional Upright Bases from Old Gas Tanks

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Published: June 11, 2009, 12 am
Revised: June 12, 2009, 11 am
Author(s): Aerin Dunford
Topics: Upcycled Technology, Upcycled Art

This is pretty amazing upcycled technology if you ask me . . . technology, or art or somewhere in between . . . technology that makes art? Anyhow I just heard about this brother of a friend of a friend of mine, Slim. . .  apparently he makes stand-up bases out of discarded gas tanks (big ones, I would think). If anyone else has ever heard of anything like this, please let me know. Slim, if you're out there and want to share your stuff online . . . there's a space for you here! Pretty Cool!

- Aerin

Here's a shot of the mysterious Slim jammin' out on one of his upcycled basses:



 

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  • Posted by Leila Darabi on June 11, 2009 2:53 pm

    Amazing. This guy should join forces with the shovel guitar player from SMART art competition. Just think how much fun the band naming conversation would be...

  • Posted by Julie Nelson on June 11, 2009 4:25 pm

    Hey Let me tell you about Slim (since he's my brother). He would hunt around new Orleans for old, discarded gas tanks. Whatever type he found he would usually look for a hood ornament or other accessory to add so that people would recognize what car it came from. He has crafted the neck from either wood or metal and there were many other amenities added to them. One I remember had a spring at the bottom so it would "bounce" as it was played. Also, he would give each one a unique and meticulous coat of paint. The color combinations were very thoroughly thought out and slick! He won a couple of awards when he had a booth at Jazz Fest about 3 years ago. One of the awards was "Best New Artist." I know he has sold a few to folks who use them in their own bands. He's a Genius, really. These things aren't just works of art but they have great sound too. He lives in Seattle since Katrina and plays often at Pike's Place in front of Starbucks if you ever want to see him. He still has these basses for sale too.

  • Posted by Aerin Dunford on June 12, 2009 11:23 am

    Thanks for the info Julie! We'll have to tell all of our friends and fellow upcyclers in Washington to keep an eye out for him in Pike's Place. If you know of any articles, resources or other photos of Slim's amazing work, do share! Aerin

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