Club F-Bass!!!! - Page 41

GRoberts · #**801** 12-29-2008, 10:31 AM

Yes you can hear a difference. I directly compared my quilt maple topped BN5 to my standard Ash BN5. Both had maple FB's and the same strings. (F Bass La Bella Super Steps)

The standard ash BN5 had more midrange complexity and seemed slightly punchier in the mix than the exotic top BN5.

Granted, alone, each bass was stunning. But if I had to choose which I preferred sonically, the standard ash/maple BN5 was "it!"

Was it a night and day difference? Not really. Was the difference noticeable? Yes.

MODNY · #**802** 12-29-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry J

For you F Bass historians...

What was the first year of the AC6?

1999 or 2000

Tom7 · #**803** 12-29-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Yes you can hear a difference. I directly compared my quilt maple topped BN5 to my standard Ash BN5. Both had maple FB's and the same strings. (F Bass La Bella Super Steps)

The standard ash BN5 had more midrange complexity and seemed slightly punchier in the mix than the exotic top BN5.

Granted, alone, each bass was stunning. But if I had to choose which I preferred sonically, the standard ash/maple BN5 was "it!"

Was it a night and day difference? Not really. Was the difference noticeable? Yes.

Well said, GRob. +1.

Many players play with electronic compression anway, so it's not like a topped bass is a flawed bass. It's all a matter of what you want.

The bummer is when you want the sound of an untopped bass, but the look of a topped one! :-)

puff father · #**804** 12-29-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

I love tops on any bass, however, the plain Fs just do it for me. I like all of the carvings on the face of the ash I don't like how the topped Fs are pretty flat.

+1 I'm right there with you brother!

I skipped the enhanced grain on mine because I like the look of it just natural under the burst.

Enhanced grain rocks too! I could have lived with it.

Al

Edit to add image that shows how the grain follows the "horns" Sweet.

tombowlus · #**805** 12-29-2008, 03:19 PM

I have played a decent number of F Basses, and in general, I have preferred the tone of the 'topless' basses, which is why I ordered this BN5 from George after doing my review of a fancy-top BN5 for GW's BGM:

That being said, my BN4 seems to buck this trend, and is probably the best-sounding (to my ears) F Bass I have played (though that blue one is close!):

KJung · #**806** 12-29-2008, 03:21 PM

Whenever I see your name on an FBass thread, I know I will be able to see that blue FBass of yours.

That is literally the best clearcoat cobalt blue finish I've ever seen (maybe the best clearcoat/trans finish period). I'm not a huge fan of these basses, but I sure do like the look of that one!!!!

tombowlus · #**807** 12-29-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KJung

Whenever I see your name on an FBass thread, I know I will be able to see that blue FBass of yours.

That is literally the best clearcoat cobalt blue finish I've ever seen (maybe the best clearcoat/trans finish period). I'm not a huge fan of these basses, but I sure do like the look of that one!!!!

Thank you! It certainly tickles my fancy.

J.Wolf · #**808** 12-29-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJung

That is literally the best clearcoat cobalt blue finish I've ever seen (maybe the best clearcoat/trans finish period). I'm not a huge fan of these basses, but I sure do like the look of that one!!!!

+1 i love that color!!!

Phillip Jordan · #**809** 12-29-2008, 05:38 PM

I want another FBass. I want exactly like the one I have except with an ebony board.

Jerry J · #**810** 12-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MODNY

1999 or 2000

Thank you!

Wilbyman · #**811** 12-30-2008, 04:26 AM

Love that BN4!

Trapeze Fan · #**812** 12-30-2008, 07:57 AM

Here's my BN5. Best low B of any 5 I've ever played.

Georges Abitbol · #**813** 12-30-2008, 08:03 AM

Beautiful!

puff father · #**814** 12-30-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Georges Abitbol

Beautiful!

+1 Beautiful.

Popsyche · #**815** 12-30-2008, 03:56 PM

New guy here! Can I join this club? Mine is a BN6 that George whooped in a green color for me. 2002 Maybe? Pardon my craptastical photography skills.

puff father · #**816** 12-30-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Popsyche

New guy here! Can I join this club? Mine is a BN6 that George whooped in a green color for me. 2002 Maybe? Pardon my craptastical photography skills.

I have seen that trans green color on an FBass in person and it is gorgeous! Very nice.

Trapeze Fan · #**817** 12-30-2008, 08:38 PM

she is a beut!

dveeus1 · #**818** 12-30-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by George Furlanet

WOW!!!!!!!!! an F Bass club on talkbass!
How did I miss this?????????????

Wow, I have been out of pocket on this forum for a very very long time. George Furlanetto - Wow, I cant believe you finally showed up. I hope everything is well with you and yours. Have a great holiday season and a fantastic 2009.

Best regards

AKB

barteroo2002 · #**819** 01-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jonno1707

Here she is....
Basically showroom new except one tiny ding on the top post these shots...

Bit late, but that is a lovely lovely bass...
Really good pictures too.

J.Wolf · #**820** 01-03-2009, 04:10 PM

Man, that AC5 is killin me. I'm still on the lookout, trying to trade my Roscoe for one, but no luck yet. Someone out there must want to swap their AC for my Roscoe........