Club F-bass (Part VIII) - Page 4

Tom7 · #61 04-03-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pocketmonster

... I have owned a 5-string Bongo (HHP) and played multiple Stingrays and Sterlings. I am not going to bash any of these instruments because they represent great craftmanship at their price points and in the volume they sell. However, the balance, comfort, ergonomics, fit and finish, and electronics of an F Bass are in an entirely different league, as they should be at a "custom" volume and price point. All things considered, since the volume of this bass is one (so far), I think the price was quite reasonable.

FWIW, I sold the Bongo because I couldn't get over it being neck heavy, and I felt that the electronics were not transparent... no natural sound of the instrument seemed to come through. The F Bass MM/J could not be more opposite. You can feel the sound of the bass in your chest and hear what you are feeling through the electronics. I play it either direct or through a Markbass head (with everything flat), so the sound makes it right through the chain untarnished.

Man, you are doing a GREAT job of stirring up desire for these VF5-MM/J basses, at least you are with me!

Tom7 · #62 04-03-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by puff father

Oh yeah! Pic time again. I'm late but I'm in!

The honeymoon is still not over. It will be five years on May 12, 2011.

And I don't want to see a 7 year itch coming on May 12, 2013 either.

puff father · #63 04-04-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

And I don't want to see a 7 year itch coming on May 12, 2013 either.

Do you mean the itch for another Fbass???Well, ok. If you say so.

Tom7 · #64 04-05-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by puff father

Do you mean the itch for another Fbass???Well, ok. If you say so.

ANOTHER?! Is THAT how it works? I was just concerned that you not cheat on your current Fbass and have it leave you for a more faithful player.

Tom7 · #65 04-06-2011, 12:31 AM

My son just got married and asked that we play at his reception.

We have family all over the world that couldn't be at our son's wedding, so we posted a couple of youtube videos for them. The audio and video quality are quite poor.

Since they are up, it's likely someone will stumble across them and point out that Fbasses were used, so I thought I'd beat them to it and give links here.

Cruisin' (BN6) - Not much to say. It's an easy pop song that's fun to play. The girl vocalist is my 2nd oldest daughter.

Unforgettable (AC6 Classic) - This was requested by the bride and this is the first time we all played it together. The sax and I were playing by ear and the keyboardist had a chord chart, but that didn't keep us from getting a bit lost from time.

I'm especially sorry about the egg I laid at the end of the 2nd verse.

firebass · #66 04-06-2011, 05:19 AM

Six basses for a wedding gig!?!

RESPECT

Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Tom7

My son just got married and asked that we play at his reception.

tombowlus · #67 04-06-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

My son just got married and asked that we play at his reception.

Congratulations! That is so cool!

DonovanBankhead · #68 04-06-2011, 07:22 AM

That is so cool! Congrats again, Tom!

Vic · #69 04-06-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

My son just got married and asked that we play at his reception.

Dude, that is AWESOME, and congrats too!

Don't worry about the video quality... seriously, It's far from the worst I've seen and it's all about the memories anyway. And NOBODY is gonna' remember the 2nd verse egg. Don't sweat it.

Still, 6 basses? Wow, and I thought I was a bass nerd.

maritimer · #70 04-06-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

We have family all over the world that couldn't be at our son's wedding.... .

At least the extended F-Bass family was present!

Congrats Tom!

jbo · #71 04-06-2011, 12:32 PM

Tom7, I listened to the clip with the AC6 through my studio monitors, and that thing sounds amazing!! And nice playing too!! Had you not said anything about playing by ear and that being the first time the group has played the tune together, I would have never known!

Congratulations to your son and daughter-in-law!

Tom7 · #72 04-06-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by firebass

Six basses for a wedding gig!?!

RESPECT

Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Vic

Dude, that is AWESOME, and congrats too!

Don't worry about the video quality... seriously, It's far from the worst I've seen and it's all about the memories anyway. And NOBODY is gonna' remember the 2nd verse egg. Don't sweat it.

Still, 6 basses? Wow, and I thought I was a bass nerd.

Laughing! Yeah, I'm a bass nerd for sure. BTW, I brought 6 basses because... I didn't want to bring 7.

Karelbass · #73 04-06-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

My son just got married and asked that we play at his reception.

We have family all over the world that couldn't be at our son's wedding, so we posted a couple of youtube videos for them. The audio and video quality are quite poor.

Since they are up, it's likely someone will stumble across them and point out that Fbasses were used, so I thought I'd beat them to it and give links here.

Cruisin' (BN6) - Not much to say. It's an easy pop song that's fun to play. The girl vocalist is my 2nd oldest daughter.

Unforgettable (AC6 Classic) - This was requested by the bride and this is the first time we all played it together. The sax and I were playing by ear and the keyboardist had a chord chart, but that didn't keep us from getting a bit lost from time.

I'm especially sorry about the egg I laid at the end of the 2nd verse.

super cool videos Tom!

grats on having such a beautiful family...i meant the basses too :P

lindseyp · #74 04-06-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom7

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Cruisin' (BN6) - Not much to say. It's an easy pop song that's fun to play. The girl vocalist is my 2nd oldest daughter.
... .

I really liked watching that couple get up and dance to "Cruisin'." Only the bass player can make them do that, you know.
Also, that AC you have did not sound too shabby in that other link.

Tom7 · #75 04-06-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

Congratulations! That is so cool!

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Originally Posted by DonovanBankhead

That is so cool! Congrats again, Tom!

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Originally Posted by Vic

Dude, that is AWESOME, and congrats too!

Don't worry about the video quality... seriously, It's far from the worst I've seen and it's all about the memories anyway. And NOBODY is gonna' remember the 2nd verse egg. Don't sweat it.

Still, 6 basses? Wow, and I thought I was a bass nerd.

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Originally Posted by maritimer

At least the extended F-Bass family was present!

Congrats Tom!

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Originally Posted by Karelbass

super cool videos Tom! grats on having such a beautiful family...i meant the basses too :P

Thanks, guys for the congrats. I'm very grateful for my family and the choices they've been making.

BTW, not all the extendedFbass family was present. My fretted AC6 and my standard AC6 didn't make the gig. I felt guilty when I came home and saw them there in the band room, neglected. I'll have to make it up to them.

Tom7 · #76 04-06-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jbo

Tom7, I listened to the clip with the AC6 through my studio monitors, and that thing sounds amazing!! And nice playing too!! Had you not said anything about playing by ear and that being the first time the group has played the tune together, I would have never known!

Congratulations to your son and daughter-in-law!

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Originally Posted by lindseyp

I really liked watching that couple get up and dance to "Cruisin'." Only the bass player can make them do that, you know.
Also, that AC you have did not sound too shabby in that other link.

Thanks, it really does sound amazing in real life too; it is a GREAT bass and I'm very thrilled to have it. I'll ask the guys if they'll come in and play Unforgettable again in my home "studio" so I can make a clean recording of the bass in context.

Manatopain · #77 04-07-2011, 12:40 AM

I havent looked through all of the posts, but i guess this is the right place to ask.
I have been wondering for a while, what bass it is, that Alain Caron use when he plays slap style?
(YouTube - Alain Caron - LIVE! - "D-Code" ) It seems like its a P P model (And i know he has a midi pickup attached to the body).
Any clue?

Karelbass · #78 04-07-2011, 12:46 AM

@Manatopain - the best answer to your question would be YouTube - Alain Caron's BN6 (replica announcement)

hope this helps.

oh and this is from F Bass.com -

Due to numerous requests we will be crafting replicas of Alain Caron's trusty BN6 from the early 90's. This limited run will consist of 10...the 1st going to the man himself. These BN6's will feature:

-Basswood body
-3 piece maple neck
-Macassar ebony fingerboard (thicker)
-Smaller fingerboard radius (7.25 @ neck & 9.5 @ heel)
-Split coil pickups
-Seymour Duncan Preamp
-Reversed headstock (to modern specs) for tighter low string tension
-Clear pick guard
-Gold hardware with straplocks
-Ebony thumbrest
-Electric Blue Finish
-MIDI/Roland Synth (optional)
-Each replica will be signed and numbered by Alain Caron

Manatopain · #79 04-07-2011, 01:57 AM

Ok well thanks! Im absolutely sure that i cant afford the bass in a long time from now on, but untill then i guess i can dream about it untill then.
Who knows maby he's going to make another go on them in 5 years or so?

TheSiberian · #80 04-07-2011, 03:23 AM

Hi All,

New baby landed.
AC5 neck thru, birdseye redwood top, satin finish.
Thank you George you are one of a kind.

Best regards

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