Club F-Bass (Part III)

[funkygeos]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

I'm thinking of getting a new gig bag for my BN6.

How do the mono bags compare to the igig ones?

They have a similar construction.

I have no experience with igig but i'm very happy with the mono right now.

[Georges Abitbol]

It would be nice Mr Furlanetto to provide a HSC like the MTD deluxe HSC.
It's really heavy, but classy and provides really good protection.
At this time I can't make a decision. This will be my 2nd F Bass, I'd like to have another one, but do I really need it? That's the question.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

I'm thinking of getting a new gig bag for my BN6.

How do the mono bags compare to the igig ones?

They have a similar construction.

I have both. Both are supposedly 'Nitro friendly', and I've had no issues with my Nitro finished instrument in the Mono bag. I haven't used the iGig with my Nitro finished bass. If you are considering a Portabag, you must get a special 'nitro' cover for the bottom pad from Roger (Roger might have updated the material by this time, but just check it out before you put the Nitro finished F Bass in that case).

The Mono is more comfortable stapped on, looks REALLY cool, and is stiffer but at the same time lighter than the iGig bag I have (the 515 or whatever it is... their 'main model'). The only downside that I see with the Mono is the relatively small pockets. The top neck pocket is big enough only for a few little tools and such, and the main pocket has room for the 'bass basics' (tuner, cables, strap) and not much more. If pocket size isn't key, I HIGHLY recommend this bag.

The iGig pockets are a thing of wonder. You can literally put all your bass stuff, a micro head, extension cord, speaker cables, etc. and STILL have room. It is very high quality, but as stated above, is on the 'bag' side of the hybrid design (i.e., more 'soft' than 'rigid'). Nice bag though, and plenty of protection if you always schlep you bass yourself.

Both are tall/big enough for the largest instruments.

K

[thndrstk6]

Wow thanks KJung. I going to be using it for school so I'm thinking the igig bag would
be best with all the pockets. Then again since I will be walking a lot outside with it I
would want it to be rain proof and I think the Mono bag is. I know igig makes that
simple bag that has the rain guard though. Hmmm...

How do I know if I have a nitro finish on my BN6. I got it about 3 months ago and its
all hand rubbed oil finish. Do I have to worry about the bag I buy?

[lposavad]

Sign me up. After jonesing for an F-Bass for 20+ years, I finally have a BNF5 built in my hometown!





This rounds out my "Canadian Collection" (Dingwall, F-Bass, Kinal)...

[Dave Hill]

Nice score. That green is just gorgoeous. Nice fb too.

[lposavad]

The green is pretty dark, surprised me at first...

[thndrstk6]

Wow love the green!

[sotjian]

It's not often my jaw drops. Wow. Stunning bass. The green, the shape, fretless rules.. everything in the right place.

[funkygeos]

Speechless..... Stunning green!

[WordToHerb]

Thats exactly what ive been craving a Trans Green BNF5 and thats an especially beautiful one too!

[KJung]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

Wow thanks KJung. I going to be using it for school so I'm thinking the igig bag would
be best with all the pockets. Then again since I will be walking a lot outside with it I
would want it to be rain proof and I think the Mono bag is. I know igig makes that
simple bag that has the rain guard though. Hmmm...

How do I know if I have a nitro finish on my BN6. I got it about 3 months ago and its
all hand rubbed oil finish. Do I have to worry about the bag I buy?

The stock FBass finish is Nitro. However, if you have a custom poly or oil finish or refinish, you can use an case you want.

[thndrstk6]

Cool thanks. Just curious though. What happens to nitro finish in certain cases?
I've seen some guitar stands that say "do not use with nitro finish guitar".
What's the deal?

[Vic]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

Cool thanks. Just curious though. What happens to nitro finish in certain cases?
I've seen some guitar stands that say "do not use with nitro finish guitar".
What's the deal?

It reacts with the chemicals in the material, which basically acts like a mild solvent. The finish will pickup the pattern of the offending material, become dull, or at worst, literally stick to the material (such as an offending strap or something) and peel off the wood (I think this case would require months to years in storage/constant contact tho).

The good news is, as I understand it, it's very easy to buff nitro out and "repair" these situations, but on the other hand, you probably just don't wanna' go there. There's only so much paint on there.

[thndrstk6]

Wow that's nutty. I'll make sure to never get a nitro finish on my basses.

So what's the point in getting a nitro finish then? Just to be vintage and retro?

[Vic]

Originally Posted by thndrstk6

Wow that's nutty. I'll make sure to never get a nitro finish on my basses.

So what's the point in getting a nitro finish then? Just to be vintage and retro?

Some feel it affects tone in a positive way, others just like the look a bit better, others actually like the fact that it shows wear/mojo sooner in its life. Just a personal pref. However, if durability is your first priority, poly is the way to go. My real first priority is tone, but I personally haven't experienced an appreciable tonal diff between the two, so durability is the biggest significant diff for me. I'm a poly man.

[thndrstk6]

Ahh I see. Thanks Vic.

[DonovanBankhead]

Wow, I'm not normally a fan of green but that one is gorgeous! Nice F!

[DonovanBankhead]

Originally Posted by Vic

There's also a new case coming out from Access. The updated Stage series case is the teardrop shape like the cases we've been talking about, but it's got some serious rigidity to it.

It's the Stage 5 Bass Case. I've seen the prototype and it looked fantastic! I hope to have it available on my site once they are released...

[Tom7]

Originally Posted by lposavad

Sign me up. After jonesing for an F-Bass for 20+ years, I finally have a BNF5 built in my hometown!



This rounds out my "Canadian Collection" (Dingwall, F-Bass, Kinal)...

I have been waiting for this bass to come to the club. Stunning!

About the only thing cooler than this BNF5 would be living in the same town as the Fbass shop! Wow!

This roster update welcomes Iposavad and his latest acquisition: a beautiful BNF5.

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 26 July 2009)
#00 George_Furlanet

1. Quadzilla - BN4, BN5, ?
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5, VF5
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. Erick Lam - Vintage Fretless 5
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) (c)
22. xav_paris - BN5, (b)
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 - BN5
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. rabster - VF5, AC5
    
70. funkygeos - BN5
71. fusoid - AC6, BN6
72. WovenGraphite - BN6 (b), AC6 (b)
73. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5 (piccolo), 3 BN6s!
74. bardlute - AC5
75. chrisloe - BN6
76. yinghock - BN5
77. Iposavad - BNF5
78. <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, blen dem