Club F-Bass!!!! - Page 21

GRoberts · #**401** 01-23-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by el_Kabong

Are they a new model? There's no pictures of them on the Fbass web site, just specs, assuming it's a VF-5? I'm surprised there hasn't been more chat about them, I know I wouldn't mind checking one out. The pretty ones are nice but they highlight my slovenliness.

Yes, it's a new Model. There was some info about in another F Bass thread I believe, if not this one in the earlier pages?

34" Scale, more Jazz bass sounding I am told. Same F Bass Preamp as the BN series.

Georges Abitbol · #**402** 01-23-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by puff father

Really Nice!
I was not aware the original owner wanted to sell it, otherwise I would have bought it!
I'm sad but... Congrats!

DonovanBankhead · #**403** 01-23-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by katonart

I've never played an f-bass but ever since I saw a picture of one years ago, I've thought they are the best looking basses on earth. Do they play and sound as nice as they look?

No, they play even better than they look, if you can believe that. I've owned several different high-end basses, and thus far I've got to say that F-Bass appears to have them beat.

puff father · #**404** 01-23-2008, 03:48 PM

This image is stuck in my head. Thanks a lot!

Sounds and plays ok then?

**Ryan L.** · #**405** 01-23-2008, 06:04 PM

Yeah, it's OK.

Actually, this is one of the nicest playing basses I've had the pleasure of owning.

And it's no slouch in the sound department, either. I am quickly falling in love with the preamp in this thing. The single coil mode is new to me--my old BN6 (97 model) didn't have that option--it was humcancelling only. This one has a lot more options on tap than I remember that one having.

Absolutely no buyer's remorse with this purchase!!

Munjibunga · #**406** 01-23-2008, 11:17 PM

Jeez, I guess I better get my new one up here. I got it last week from mVC (Maurice). Plays like a dream.

Georges Abitbol · #**407** 01-24-2008, 06:32 AM

Nice!

el_Kabong · #**408** 01-24-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Jeez, I guess I better get my new one up here. I got it last week from mVC (Maurice). Plays like a dream.

How's it holding up tone wise in the company of your Moderns Munji? Those moderns are pretty impressive in a mix.

puff father · #**409** 01-24-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Jeez, I guess I better get my new one up here. I got it last week from mVC (Maurice). Plays like a dream.

I think I hate TB. That one is HOT too.

lambro · #**410** 01-24-2008, 03:22 PM

much preferred the 6, both were ash with metal bridges, the 6 had a maple fretboard and the 5 a RW, the 5 actually weighed more

something might be happening, but in the fretless dept

that spalted maple top is stunning

Munjibunga · #**411** 01-24-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by el_Kabong

How's it holding up tone wise in the company of your Moderns Munji? Those moderns are pretty impressive in a mix.

The BN5 has a bit fuller sound compared to the aggressiveness of the Modern 5. Quite a bit different.

Tom7 · #**412** 01-26-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roscoe5

The mixed knobs (silver and black) is a bit weird. Can't quite wrap my head around that. Not sure where it's just Ok, or if it would bother me. Not a big deal to switch to one style knob however.

[Laughing] Isn't it funny how different we all are? I saw this bass, with its black and silver knobs and thought, "Wow! Maybe I WOULD buy one of these Fender-looking F-basses!"

I like this configuration because the black knobs blend in to the black pickguard. These knobs (I'm assuming) are high, mid and low boost.

Then I like then the contrast of the 3 silver knobs against the black pick guard because it completes that Fender-esque look of the Jazz bass.

Do they make a 6 string fretless of these I wonder? I'm thinking about switching my AC6 to coated flatwounds to nudge it closer to an upright sound, which means I'll need another 6 string fretless for the "other" stuff. :-D

Don't you just LOVE lust?!

Tom7 · #**413** 01-26-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by katonart

I've never played an f-bass but ever since I saw a picture of one years ago, I've thought they are the best looking basses on earth. Do they play and sound as nice as they look?

Good question.

3 of my 10 basses are F-Basses. Although I feel all of my basses are "nice" (Fodera, Pedulla, etc.), in real life my F-basses get played the most. I think this is why:

1. They play very well. They make tough things easier, are the best balanced basses I've played when hanging from my shoulder.

2. The sound very nice. These basses really do sound great, with a strong nod to vintage Fender, although that isn't necessarily the case. My Alain Caron model (AC6) has a voice of its own, and my BN6 has wood choices which tip it toward a more "modern" sound. I'll try to get around to posting mp3s so you can see what I mean.

3. The look great. Whenever I bring band or family members in to help me choose which basses to bring to gigs, they always choose F-Basses because they look so cool.

4. They have subtle innovations which suit me very well. For example, on a 6 string bass, 35 inches may be great for the B string, but it makes the C string sound tinny and artificial to me. It doesn't have a bass tone. On the other hand, 34 inch scale 6-string basses have nice C strings, but the B's of some lack the punch and oomph of 35's. Enter F-Bass and the 34.5" scale. The B is perfect, and the C sounds like a bass. This may be the main reason I've been starting to favor F-Bass above all others -- particularly for 6 string basses.

curt basner · #**414** 01-26-2008, 06:48 PM

For those of you new to F Bass: I had the pleasure of being a brand new bass player when I went out auditioning a bass to buy. I had had a Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz Bass on order before I went out on this trip to find a bass, just because i knew a P Bass or J Bass was the 'gold standard' of basses, if you will. I had the very good fortune to have a decent amount to spend. I played a whole bunch of different basses, and without even knowing what the 'experts' had to say about basses, I picked an F Bass as my favorite, in all aspects, appearance, fit and finish, balance, ease of playing, and, this is where my neophyte status doesn't hold much water, tone. I ended up ordering a BN5 after that. I love the Fender Jazz as well, but the F Bass is a whole different animal, IMHO.

rodneyat · #**415** 02-01-2008, 06:56 AM

I'll throw mine in now too...I just got it a couple of weeks ago. Great bass. Tons of tone options! I'll take some closeups and replace this one later.

Quadzilla · #**416** 02-04-2008, 01:59 PM

Rodney, hard to say for sure, but looks like my old F you have there? If so, you got a good one!

rodneyat · #**417** 02-04-2008, 03:34 PM

I am pretty sure you are right. I think it may have changed hands a few times but I am pretty sure it is your old one. Yes, it is great...plays like a dream and tone that goes on forever.

Toolmybass · #**418** 02-04-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyBass

Wow, I am so lucky that I don't live within 500 miles of that store.

I just ordered my very First F-Bass and i live 9 min from where they make the basses. LOL Im in love with them so much i want another already....going to have to take a second job...lmao

MODNY · #**419** 02-04-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Toolmybass

I just ordered my very First F-Bass and i live 9 min from where they make the basses. LOL Im in love with them so much i want another already....going to have to take a second job...lmao

i know what u mean man.

i live like 10 mins from F bass. I get my bass set up there. i love it. no idiots deal with my gear, and George is very friendly and always willing to help. I REALLY appreciate this, especially since i'm a pain in the ass. haha

Tom7 · #**420** 02-07-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by choad42

Hey there TOM7, ... I actually played that very Vintage F-5 last Saturday at the F bass shop and I have to say that experiencing George Furlanetto and company's take on the j-bass theme was beyond exhilarating to say the least! Yeah, it was that good!

I have to tell one and all that it sounds and plays differently then a BN5, this really is a new model for F bass. The Vintage F-5 truly has it's own identity and felt like a handmade j-bass with F bass appointments. Tonewise it had the grit, punch and overall presence that defines a great j-bass IMO. ... In short, George's Vintage F-5 is a very welcome addition to the j-bass fraternity. Trust me, you'll get it when you play one.

Cheers,
Paul Theriault
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I wish I could play one, because (believe it or not) I'm curious now... curious in a "maybe I ought to own one" kind of way in fact.

I have 2 Fender jazz basses, one a 1975, and I have a BN5 which I LOVE. Is there a way you can help me understand how the VF differs tonally from the BN basses?