Club F-Bass!!!! - Page 43

speyer · #**841** 01-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Great you tube clip! Sometimes you never know what your going to get when someone posts a clip... I enjoyed that one!

speyer · #**842** 01-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

That's around what my current one is. I want it heavier.

COOL! I'm guessing some heavier ash and the Mac FB should get you there. Gotta love that about George's shop... you get EXACTLY what you want.

mvw356 · #**843** 01-04-2009, 02:14 PM

you guys might like this, it' an fbass on stage (1991).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uQqSD7lvaA

thndrstk6 · #**844** 01-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speyer

COOL! I'm guessing some heavier ash and the Mac FB should get you there. Gotta love that about George's shop... you get EXACTLY what you want.

Yeah I asked for a specific grain of Swamp Ash and he said that he will
try to match it as best as he can. He also is making me a wood ramp
instead of a plexi one. I don't think you could find another luthier that
will take those kinds of requests seriously. Unless of course you have
some big famous name.

I'm surprised by his dedication to customer services. You don't get that
with other companies.

Tom7 · #**845** 01-04-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groovy Bastard

Hi guys, this is my BN6 in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv4Rukh6xQo

There are also some links there to other clips of the bass live on stage.

Loved it!

5 stars easily!

By the way, was it the tint of the youtube clip, or are both the drums and the bass green?

That wasn't just great playing but I enjoyed the composition as well.

Well done!

Groovy Bastard · #**846** 01-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks for all the kind words everybody, I really appreciate it.

The bass is kinda blue/greenish, depending on the light.
I actually have a strong suspiscion my bass is the one pictured on the fbass site here : http://www.fbass.com/html/about.html but I'm not 100% sure because it looks more blue than mine and lacks the thumbrest. The fingerboard figuring is exactly the same though.
I guess I'm at least the 3rd or 4th owner, I also found it pictured here : http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/...oducts_id=1365

This one is for sure the one I have, but I'm not the buyer from bassexchange.

As for color of the drum kit, I have no idea to be honest!

Dave Hill · #**847** 01-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

That's around what my current one is. I want it heavier.

Amen, brother. My BN5 is 10+ lbs, and it kills. Personally, I've liked the heavier Fenders I've played in past, as well.

+1 on George's services, When I ordered mine he actually sent photos of rough bodies for me to choose from:

turned into:

She's kept me happy and loyal for the past 5 yrs. I've tried about everything else, and have pretty much stopped even looking anymore.

firebass · #**848** 01-04-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groovy Bastard

Hi guys, this is my BN6 in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv4Rukh6xQo

There are also some links there to other clips of the bass live on stage.

Sounds good!

I enjoyed your version of Black Messiah too.

Trapeze Fan · #**849** 01-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Oh, my God! That is absolutely gorgeous! What is that paint job/finish called? I have to have one!

Phillip Jordan · #**850** 01-04-2009, 06:50 PM

+1000

I currently have one that's in the 10 lb range. Something tells me that the heavier one will definatley kill in the mix. The cool thing is that I normally hate heavy basses but georges basses balance so well that it doesn't even matter to me. Plus when I gig I'm sitting down 80% of the time.

speyer · #**851** 01-04-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapeze Fan

Oh, my God! That is absolutely gorgeous! What is that paint job/finish called? I have to have one!

Green and Black 'ceruse'... one of George Furlanetto's 'special recipes'

speyer · #**852** 01-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hill

She's kept me happy and loyal for the past 5 yrs. I've tried about everything else, and have pretty much stopped even looking anymore.

Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Just get over the GAS... and accept the facts.

Dave Hill · #**853** 01-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Black & Turquoise Ceruse to be exact. I've seen some ceruse finishes that I really like, and some not so much. That's why I was really grateful when George let me pick the body.

puff father · #**854** 01-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hill

She's kept me happy and loyal for the past 5 yrs. I've tried about everything else, and have pretty much stopped even looking anymore.

2 1/2 years here. Now I want another F Bass, BNF5 or AC5. Thanks so much, Dave!

DonovanBankhead · #**855** 01-05-2009, 08:46 AM

Thanks Phillip for the very nice comments. I can't wait to play your new FBass! And don't worry about the weight, we can always fill-in the control cavity with concrete to get the weight where you want it. ;-)

And awesome playing, Groovy Bastard. You make that FBass sound goooood!

Jerry J · #**856** 01-05-2009, 07:27 PM

I still can't believe that no one has swooped up that Ceruse BN5 in the classifieds. That thing looks killer at a very decent price. If I didn't have my dream BN5 I would be all over that one.

Dave Hill · #**857** 01-05-2009, 07:33 PM

Lots of high end jazz basses to choose from in the classifieds these days. I think I saw like 3 NYC Sads and like 4 Alleva's. I bet the BN5 kills them though.

Phillip Jordan · #**858** 01-06-2009, 07:02 PM

IF YOU READ THIS POST A REPLY, PLEASE!!!

I am trying to finalize my build with Donovan and George to get it started before NAMM.

I originally wanted Nat/Black Enhanced Grain & Gloss Finish.

Now Im GAS'N for Nat/Brown Enhanced Grain & Satin Finish

I don't, know what to do here. In my mind the satin is looking super classy with the Maccasscar Ebony Fret Board.

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Also, has George changed the satin finish to a harder finish as well? Or is it just the same ol' nitro?

tombowlus · #**859** 01-06-2009, 07:03 PM

My vote would be light grain enhancement, in brown, with the new gloss finish. But really, it's your bass, so trust your gut!

Phillip Jordan · #**860** 01-06-2009, 07:08 PM

That would also be nice. Any reason why you would lean towards Gloss?