Club F-Bass (Part II)

[puff father]

+1 for #1!

Great choice. Marvelous grain pattern and with the P/U covers matching..., yowsa!

Takes me back.

Here's the pic of the body George sent to me when I ordered mine. No choices, just one pic and I said, I guess that one will do!

[thndrstk6]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

Here it is:

*CLICK ON IT TO MAKE IT BIGGER*


Here's the specs:

1.) BN6
2.) Black hardware
3.) Swap ash body (with a specific grain request)
4.) Maple neck and fretboard
5.) Matching swamp ash finger ramp
6.) Recessed straplocks
7.) A style Hipshot bridge
8.) Hand rubbed oil finish

I wanted a very raw minimalist looking bass.
My next F bass will be a little more decadent.
Something more like this:

...and yes those two guys are in the Fbass club.

[thndrstk6]

Originally Posted by puff father

+1 for #1!

Great choice. Marvelous grain pattern and with the P/U covers matching..., yowsa!

Takes me back.

Here's the pic of the body George sent to me when I ordered mine. No choices, just one pic and I said, I guess that one will do!

Very cool pattern. I guess you got lucky. That's why I asked for a
specific grain. My first Warwick was kinda ugly. I didn't want to get a
weird grain of ash for my first F bass. George has the most amazing
customer service. You can't find that with anyone else.

[Tom7]

I'm with you, Al. I never got to choose my grain. In fact, I never saw it when it was just grain, here are the earliest photos I got of my BN6:






Frankly, I was so mesmerized by my fingerboard that I probably had the bass for a year before I even noticed the grain in the body!

[Tom7]

thunderstk6, you are VERY lucky that I don't have a heart condition... these BN6s would have sent me through the veil otherwise!

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

Hey guys. Just got some pictures from Mr. George Furlanetto. I got to choose 1 of 3
wood choices for my bass. Here's the 3 different choices.

I went with choice #1. There is a little bit of mineral stain on the back of it but I think that just adds character to it. Choice #3 is apparently heavier which made me think I might want that one but #1 just looks amazing.

I could not be more excited.

With good reason: 1 is stunning!

So, does that mean #3 is available?

[thndrstk6]

I guess so Tom7.

Your BN6 is amazing.

I had asked George before the I even ordered the bass if I could get a more detailed,
busy, and consistent grain pattern. I told him that I've seen a few ash bodies that I didn't
like as much. He said he would see what he could do. I sent him some pictures of grains I
liked and didn't like. I wasn't expecting to get to choose though.

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by puff father

... Dave, ... I bought them back in the early 80's you know! Back when you were just a little , snotty nosed...

Originally Posted by puff father

... Here's the pic of the body George sent to me when I ordered mine. No choices, just one pic and I said, I guess that one will do!

[Laughing!] You are hilarious, Al. What would this place be without you? I hope we'll never know.

[puff father]

Originally Posted by Tom7

[Laughing!]What would this place be without you? I hope we'll never know.

Alright, do you know something that I don't???

Tom, Your BN6 is amazing too. I can see what you mean about that fretboard. I'm sure that you have noticed by now that the body is awesome too. The way the P/U covers match is perfect!

Al

[remigioremigio]

Originally Posted by puff father

That's some really nice grain on that bass!

thanx!

i am more than happy with this one.

[eduardxtb]

Originally Posted by Tom7

Loved it! In fact, I loved all your videos and subscribed. I especially like your ending.

I doubt many people in this thread would disagree, but I was struck by how much nicer the tone was on this song with the Fbass BN6 than it was on Victor's recording using his Fodera. Of course, Victor Wooten has come a long way since that album, both in playing and in tone, so it isn't a fair comparison really, but it doesn't take from the fact that Fbasses sound amazing.

Also, I noted at about 2:22 the warbly, chorusy sound we were talking about earlier when you play far up the finger board -- especially on the thicker strings.

Eduard, are you using Fbass strings on this recording?

At any rate, GREAT job. Loved it.

Hi Tom,

Thanks so much..i really like the sound of the Fbass, so musical to my ears.. and yes im using Fbass string on this Video.

[black.rose1402]

This used to be my bn6, and I must admit it, even though I still have great basses, sometimes I regret it

[black.rose1402]

Originally Posted by Tom7

Today's roster update welcomes JensWest and his eye popping BN5 to our motley crew. Welcome aboard!

Välkommen till vår klubb! Nice bass!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 19 Feb 09)
#00 George_Furlanet

1. Quadzilla - BN4, BN5, ?
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - BNF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, GFC
6. brandonwong - BN6, BN6 custom, AC6, BNF5, BNF5(2), BN5 custom
7. Tom7 - AC6, BN5, BN6, VN5
8. Eric_Lamb - BNF5
9. knarleybass - BN5, BN6
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN5, AC5
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DKB - BN5
14. Speyer - BN6 (b)
15. jmilky - BN5
16. edel - BN5
17. administrator - BN5
18. Dave Hill - BN5, (b)
19. FbassDave - BN5, BNF5
20. Vic - VF5
21. Georges_Abitbol - BN5 (b)
22. xav_paris - BN5
23. Munjibunga - BN5
24. Toolmybass - ?
25. Modny - Studio5, Prototype
26. mikoespanol - AC5
27. Ron_Plichta - BN5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - BN5
30. JerryJ - BN5, BN6, AC5
31. yansdgr - BNF5
32. firebass - AC5, AC6
33. <reserved for the return of choad42>
    
34. donstrenz - Vintage 4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - Studio6
36. Tjluke - BN6, AC6
37. cabooke - BNF5
38. Brad Johnson - Studio5
39. MHemmber - BN4
40. Jonno1707 - AC5
41. dreamwood - BN5
42. wolfbass1025 - BN5
43. funkydanbass - AC6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN5
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - BN6
47. funkifiedsoul - Vintage4
48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
49. Poppsyche - BN6
50. Groovy Bastard - BN6
51. Kemet09 - Vintage4
52. ModulusAcacia - AC5
53. bassjam - BN5
54. Bassconbeatz - BN6
55. Basses55 -
56. blen dem - BN6
57. Kevin Woods - BNF6
58. pierreganseman - BN5
59. DiDi G - BN6
60. Greggles - BN4
61. kotzman - AC5
62. Alphaman - BN6
63. remigioremigio - BN5
64. JensWest - BN5
65. <Your name could be here!>

Former Fbass owners:
GRoberts, AJ Brown, JRB, jmondick, ursus, Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, FortressOne, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42,

Hey you frogot me in the former fbass players section!!!!

[Tom7]

This morning's roster update comes courtesy of Acme instant water. Thirsty? Then just open up a pouch of our instant water powdered drink mix and pour it into a cup. All you add is water! Now back to our show.

In a Club Fbass first, here is a roster update for a FORMER Fbass owner, black.rose1402 in memory of his very fine BN6.

It's the least we can do for a bass (and a guy) this nice!

Feel free to linger here as much as you want and share your insights, opinions, questions, photos and humor. Oh, and feel free to start gassing for an Fbass again as well, so one day we can do another roster update for you!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 21 Feb 09)
#00 George_Furlanet

1. Quadzilla - BN4, BN5, ?
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - BNF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, GFC
6. brandonwong - BN6, BN6 custom, AC6, BNF5, BNF5(2), BN5 custom
7. Tom7 - AC6, BN5, BN6, VN5
8. Eric_Lamb - BNF5
9. knarleybass - BN5, BN6
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN5, AC5
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DKB - BN5
14. Speyer - BN6 (b)
15. jmilky - BN5
16. edel - BN5
17. administrator - BN5
18. Dave Hill - BN5, (b)
19. FbassDave - BN5, BNF5
20. Vic - VF5
21. Georges_Abitbol - BN5 (b)
22. xav_paris - BN5
23. Munjibunga - BN5
24. Toolmybass - ?
25. Modny - Studio5, Prototype
26. mikoespanol - AC5
27. Ron_Plichta - BN5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - BN5
30. JerryJ - BN5, BN6, AC5
31. yansdgr - BNF5
32. firebass - AC5, AC6
33. <reserved for the return of choad42>
    
34. donstrenz - Vintage 4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - Studio6
36. Tjluke - BN6, AC6
37. cabooke - BNF5
38. Brad Johnson - Studio5
39. MHemmber - BN4
40. Jonno1707 - AC5
41. dreamwood - BN5
42. wolfbass1025 - BN5
43. funkydanbass - AC6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN5
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - BN6
47. funkifiedsoul - Vintage4
48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
49. Poppsyche - BN6
50. Groovy Bastard - BN6
51. Kemet09 - Vintage4
52. ModulusAcacia - AC5
53. bassjam - BN5
54. Bassconbeatz - BN6
55. Basses55 -
56. blen dem - BN6
57. Kevin Woods - BNF6
58. pierreganseman - BN5
59. DiDi G - BN6
60. Greggles - BN4
61. kotzman - AC5
62. Alphaman - BN6
63. remigioremigio - BN5
64. JensWest - BN5
65. eduardxtb - BN6
66. <Your name could be here!>

Former Fbass owners:
GRoberts, AJ Brown, JRB, jmondick, ursus, Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, FortressOne, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42, black.rose1402,

[black.rose1402]

Originally Posted by Tom7

This morning's roster update comes courtesy of Acme instant water. Thirsty? Then just open up a pouch of our instant water powdered drink mix and pour it into a cup. All you add is water! Now back to our show.

In a Club Fbass first, here is a roster update for a FORMER Fbass owner, black.rose1402 in memory of his very fine BN6.

It's the least we can do for a bass (and a guy) this nice!
[*]<Your name could be here!>[/list]Former Fbass owners:
GRoberts, AJ Brown, JRB, jmondick, ursus, Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, FortressOne, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42, black.rose1402,

Thank you!!!! I will belong to the active users again, I plan to get a bn5.
My bn6 was a great bass, and one of the bass b string ever, and believe me, at the same time, I had a fodera emperor II 5 string and the fbass' b string killed the fodera's b string.

the only thing that I wasn't satisfied was the c string sounded a little bit too thin compared to the others strings.

other than that , I loved the playability , the look and george Furlanetto's work on it.

[thndrstk6]

black.rose1402,

What was the specs on that bass?
What was the top wood, finish, fretboard wood, etc.?

Thanks

[black.rose1402]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

black.rose1402,

What was the specs on that bass?
What was the top wood, finish, fretboard wood, etc.?

Thanks

Hi this bass was made crotch walnut.
the finish was like you find on every fbass in bn series I don't remember the name .
the finger board was rosewood and it was really nice especially with a clearer thin line at the first frets.

this bass was really a joy to play and the pup were really matching the top wood (they were details that showed that Mr. Furlanetto took the time to mesure and take the exact piece from the same top on it).
the sound was great for playing bass parts (even though if it was a 6 string).
But the only thing that pissed me off was that the c string sounded too thin, and really not at the same volume as the other strings.

but believe me that one was a hell of an instrument and sometimes I regret it a lot.

also, one of the best b string ever (and believe me I've owned foderas ken smith fenders..... and the list goes on but that one had a great b string)

[myGAS]

Hi black.rose1402,

These are not exactly the specifications of this bass : this BN6 has a Myrtle burl top with a black gain body and a macassar ebony fretbord option.
It was completed begining of 2005 and them ship to France.

[black.rose1402]

Originally Posted by myGAS

Hi black.rose1402,

These are not exactly the specifications of this bass : this BN6 has a Myrtle burl top with a black gain body and a macassar ebony fretbord option.
It was completed begining of 2005 and them ship to France.

ah???
Well thank you for telling me!!
I sent an email to fbass in 2006 to have informations about this bass, but nobody replied!
I really thank you for that!!!

sorry for the post above where I say wrong things!!
I used to look at the old fbass webstite and took the names of the closer wood shown.

My bad.

If it's Myrtle burl top as you say, that explains why the slap tone was so great on this bass.

Again thanks for the info, but now I miss it even more

[myGAS]

No problem ; you will find hereunder some sample of myrtle (part of the back of this AC5 presented to the NAMM 08', and on a BN5) :

http://www.fbass.com/images/products...0907-bk-lg.jpg

http://www.fbass.com/images/productshots/myrtle-lg.jpg

Here you have crotch walnut which is slitly different (not so figured) : http://www.fbass.com/images/products...5walnut-lg.jpg

Myrtle gives a quite interresting sound compared to classical grain (response time) of mapple for slap.
Combining macassar ebony with myrtle gives a gret medium tone with very clear tremble. It's a great result from George's research.