Club F-Bass (Part II)

[Tom7]

Today's roster update welcomes paulvienneau, and his passive, red BN6 to the club. Paul also has an AC6 which I hopes he posts a photo of for us all to drool over.

Welcome aboard, Paul. We're looking forward to more posts by you -- and to seeing the rest of that performance on youtube as well!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 24 Mar 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 - BN6, AC5, 2
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. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
67. paulvienneau - BN6, AC6
68. <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,

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by wolfbass1025

Thanks Tom- For clarification, and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, I think the finish formula changed in the last couple of years, and that makes me think your redwood AC6 has a new/improved gloss finish. I believe my BN6 and this used AC5 were both done with the old finish.

George, can you set me straight? Did you update the the satin and the gloss finish, or just the gloss? When did this happen effectively? I'm just curious for future reference. Thanks!

Jake

p.s. George- All the years of waiting and lusting after an AC finally paid off. What an exquisite fretless. Wow

Until George chimes in, I'll give you a link to when George announced in Talkbass on March 17, 2008 that the new finish is now standard on all Fbasses.

At the time, TomBowlus, editor in chief of Bass Gear Magazine, wasn't sure if his new, Blue BN5 had the new finish, so it seems as if the new finish came out right around that time, in early 2008.

George described the new finish in a post dated 13 April 2008.

Originally Posted by George Furlanet

Yes, I have moved to a tougher urethane/lacquer finish, which tonally is very similar to nitrocellulose lacquer, but about 30% tougher; not as easily scratched and less chipping.

Anyway, since my BN5 is a 2004, my BN6 is a 2006, and my AC6 is a 2007 model, all predating 2008, I am assuming they all have the nitro finish, and again, except for the chip that guy's belt buckle put in the back of my BN6, they are all still flawless.

Knock on wood. Or in my case, Nitro.

But that's not to say others haven't had problems with their finishes, I know they have and have seen pictures. I just believe I have been both fortunate, and have enjoyed the fruits of very careful treatment of my basses.

[thndrstk6]

I personally like a bass that looks like it has been used and not one that comes looking
that way. It gives it character. It makes the player look like he has been using it. It
bothers me to see these "worn" instruments coming out. It's like buying integrity.

That's just me though. I'd rather have an Audi that I can get fixed if it gets a scratch rather
than have a Lamborghini that you can't enjoy because you will be so worried you will
scratch it. That's why the BN6 I ordered is as raw as it can come.

Either way my next Fbass will most likely have a high gloss finish on it.

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

I personally like a bass that looks like it has been used and not one that comes looking
that way. It gives it character. It makes the player look like he has been using it. It
bothers me to see these "worn" instruments coming out. It's like buying integrity.

That's just me though. I'd rather have an Audi that I can get fixed if it gets a scratch rather
than have a Lamborghini that you can't enjoy because you will be so worried you will
scratch it. That's why the BN6 I ordered is as raw as it can come.

Either way my next Fbass will most likely have a high gloss finish on it.

I totally get that. I'm more than a bit shocked at the "Reliced basses." They reminds me of a business training class I had in the 80s... the speaker said, "The key to influence is sincerity. If you can learn to fake that, you'll have it made!" (And yes, he knew he was making a joke).

When my red BN6 chipped, I told myself I would only buy wood finished basses from here on out so that if they get a flaw, all you really see is wood, not missing paint.

However, I broke that rule recently though, when I got my burst VF5 though, but I did it knowing it had the newer, harder finish. Besides, when I think of other burst basses and how they "reliced" over time, I think I'll still be very happy with my burst VF5.

[thndrstk6]

Yeah I don't care what finish comes on my next one. I just think that a person should let
it age rather than buy an artificially aged one. I can understand trying to get repairs
though. There's a difference between worn and thrashed. It can be a little overkill if you
have big gouges or chips taken out of it. Then I can understand doing a little repairing to
keep in all together.

[Tom7]

Below is one of my all time favorite photographs. It is on the Fbass website under NAMM 2009.

Facing the camera is Hadrien Feraud, a young French bassist known for his astonishing dexterity and speed. I have Hadrien's debut album. Hadrien is quite young, yet has the likes of Chic Corea and John McLaughlin in his playing credits.

And if I'm not mistaken, the person with his back to us is none other than Alain Caron. In fact, Hadrien seems to be playing Alain's bass in this photo.

The thing that gets me about this photo are the guys chatting in the background. What on EARTH?!!! This is NAMM, and Alain and Hadrien are world class musicians: two of the very best to ever play their instrument.

If I were in that room, I'd be right there by Alain, giving 100% of my attention to the playing, and trying to learn anything and everything I could.

Just blows my mind!

On the other hand, just look at Alain's body language. Doesn't he look totally into what he is hearing? Here is one of the world's very best, with decades of accolades and he appears to be totally humble and appreciating fully what another player has to offer.

This photo should be hanging in the Louvre!

[thndrstk6]

Alain's internal dialogue is "man my bass looks so cool".

Hadrien's is "this guy is creeping me out".

BTW the guys talking in the background are part of the Mark Bass company so I'm sure
they are completely use to seeing HF and AC playing. And if they were at NAMM I'm
sure they are just about sick of hearing them play. JK

[Tom7]

That or the Markbass guys are seeing him sitting on a small combo amp, with a bottle of water on it no less, and are thinking, "That thing is going to collapse any second... I can't watch!"

[thndrstk6]

Yeah LOL.

[Tom7]

And in this photo, the guy is thinking, "I WAS going to get this roasted birds eye maple board BN5, but that guy from Missouri keeps looking over here with drool on his chin... if that's the way guys are going to look at me when I play this bass, I think I'll just pass and get another."

[GRoberts]

Actually, he may have been thinking; "Once I start laying down some funk grooves on this awesome F Bass, with all those amps hooked up behind me, these black gloves I am wearing will keep my hands from being anihilated!

Originally Posted by Tom7

[Tom7]

Another one for the caption contest:

"Dang! Why did I go and endorse a FENDER bass again?

[thndrstk6]

Yeah he looks way better with a BN. It fits him well.

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by GRoberts

Actually, he may have been thinking; "Once I start laying down some funk grooves on this awesome F Bass, with all those amps hooked up behind me, these black gloves I am wearing will keep my hands from being anihilated!

That, or he's thinking, "Why did I go and endorse Fender? At least with these gloves, I won't be leaving behind any forensic evidence that I was here -- wait, a camera?! Oh NO!

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Tom7

And in this photo, the guy is thinking, "I WAS going to get this roasted birds eye maple board BN5, but that guy from Missouri keeps looking over here with drool on his chin... if that's the way guys are going to look at me when I play this bass, I think I'll just pass and get another."

How about 'I'm not sure if this is the old or new finish, but I'm not taking any chances... the gloves stay on'

[speyer]

Originally Posted by KJung

How about 'I'm not sure if this is the old or new finish, but I'm not taking any chances... the gloves stay on'

LOL...

[bdgotoh]

Here's my 1993 BN4:

[puff father]

Originally Posted by bdgotoh

Here's my 1993 BN4:

Very cool!

[thndrstk6]

Can we still order those types of finishes?

[Tom7]

Today's roster update welcomes fellow Pacific Northwesterner, bdgotoh, and his uniquely finished BN4 to the club.

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 25 Mar 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, VF5
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 - BN6, AC5, 2
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. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
67. paulvienneau - BN6, AC6
68. bdgotoh - BN4
69. <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,