Club F-Bass!!!! - Page 44

tombowlus · #**861** 01-06-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

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

Well, it looks great, and seems quite durable.

Jerry J · #**862** 01-06-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

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

I find that in my basses that have a satin finish that the satin gets smoothed out from wear. So you end up with shiny spots like around the tip side of the pick ups. I'm not much of a slapper but the areas where one popping fingers rub get shiny. I have this problem on two very high end basses. It bothers me but may not bother you.

Erick Lam · #**863** 01-06-2009, 09:40 PM

A couple of vids using my vintage F-Bass (I have a vintage F-bass!!!

). The sound is shyte and the strings were dead (coz I'm stupid) but for once I have something I'm not too ashamed of.

Sur le dos d'un éléphant
Chevalresk

This is the bass. I sent a pic to Georges and he put on the website with 1981 as file name so I guess that would be the date.

I think it's the same bass, played by someone who knows how (yes, the nut was replaced):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoSydlvu2-Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWUlsF3ZgYw

I can't play as well but I prefer my "modern" tone over his.

speyer · #**864** 01-06-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

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

I would go with: Nat/Brown Enhanced Grain & Satin Finish

The satin finish is AWSOME IMO. It will be very well protected from the elements (sealed with an epoxy based sealer, then oiled on top) BUT... it'll literally feel 'buck naked'. Very cool... I love the oil because it still feels like wood.

It will get 'shinier' in some places that are subjected to repetitive touching as mentioned... but IMO it just adds to the mojo of the finnish.

BTW... There was a discussion on George's oil finnish this earlier in this thread in think

Maybe worth a look.

Good Luck!!

Pat.

Tom7 · #**865** 01-06-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

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

I don't know what to advise on the finish; I see the pros and cons of both.

As for which bass coloring...

I like how the black of the ebony finger board enhances the black in the grain of the body wood. That is a nice match.

Then again, isn't your current BN5 black enhanced grain? Are you planning on keeping it? Then maybe you want your second bass to be brown to help differentiate it from your first. Besides...

If the ebony has a lot of brown streaks, then maybe tinting the grain brown in the body would pickup and accent the colors in the ebony finger board.

I'm excited for you though, and your new bass.

Phillip Jordan · #**866** 01-07-2009, 01:10 AM

Thanks for all of the responses. I have had a terrible night so I'll post tomarrow.

DonovanBankhead · #**867** 01-07-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Jordan

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

While I haven't gotten the official word from George yet regarding the durability of his satin finish, in general terms, a high-gloss finish is a thicker, harder, more durable finish than satin.

Also, gloss will make the grain enhancement really pop, where as satin the effect will be muted.

DonovanBankhead · #**868** 01-07-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Lam

A couple of vids using my vintage F-Bass (I have a vintage F-bass!!!

).

Nice playing, Erick!

DonovanBankhead · #**869** 01-07-2009, 09:24 AM

Just heard back from George F:

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The satin and gloss are both the same finish

So, both should be just as durable (I was wrong, mark this date down in the history books), so it's basically an aesthetic decision.

Phillip Jordan · #**870** 01-07-2009, 10:03 AM

Ok. That's what I assumed. This is hard now.

Yvon · #**871** 01-07-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erick Lam

A couple of vids using my vintage F-Bass (I have a vintage F-bass!!!

). The sound is shyte and the strings were dead (coz I'm stupid) but for once I have something I'm not too ashamed of.

Sur le dos d'un éléphant
Chevalresk

This is the bass. I sent a pic to Georges and he put on the website with 1981 as file name so I guess that would be the date.

I think it's the same bass, played by someone who knows how (yes, the nut was replaced):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoSydlvu2-Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWUlsF3ZgYw

I can't play as well but I prefer my "modern" tone over his.

Très bien!!

I prefer your sound also.

Solarmist · #**872** 01-08-2009, 01:47 AM

I finally got done with this thread, and I'm in Awe! These have got to be some of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen!

Phillip Jordan · #**873** 01-08-2009, 08:33 AM

Haha. Yeah I lived on this thread for months before I found a nice used F.

puff father · #**874** 01-08-2009, 02:36 PM

For me the F shape was an acquired taste. It shouted "boutique bass" to me before I really knew about boutique basses (not trying to resurrect the 'what is a boutique bass' debate, I'm just sayin'...). I did acquire the taste however and now I have to agree that they are among the most beautiful basses out there. The lines, the contours, PU covers, wood knobs, I love the 2+3 tuners - just looks right to me. The ugliest thing about my bass is me when I'm holding it!

There are certainly other makes out there that are gorgeous too but (IMO) F Basses rank very highly even with the very cream of the crop without any problem at all.

Al

J.Wolf · #**875** 01-08-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by puff father

The ugliest thing about my bass is me when I'm holding it!

Now thats a great line!

Dave Hill · #**876** 01-08-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Solarmist

I finally got done with this thread, and I'm in Awe! These have got to be some of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen!

Oh, just wait 'till you feel and hear one.

puff father · #**877** 01-08-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Hill

Oh, just wait 'till you feel and hear one.

True dat! +1

Phillip Jordan · #**878** 01-08-2009, 09:47 PM

ordered a new BN5 tonight with Donovan at fretspot.com.

Specs and more praises to come.

Tom7 · #**879** 01-08-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by puff father

For me the F shape was an acquired taste.

Really?! Wow.

For me, the Fbass look was total love at first site. I saw that and thought, "Oh please, let this be a great bass, because I don't think I can resist getting one!"

Halftooth · #**880** 01-08-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

Really?! Wow.

For me, the Fbass look was total love at first site. I saw that and thought, "Oh please, let this be a great bass, because I don't think I can resist getting one!"

Same here...Fbass and MTD body shapes really do it for me, especially the Fbass!