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01-28-2013, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by D.M.N.  Anyone swing by the Fano booth and check out the new GF4? Starcaster inspired bass, looks really cool. | +1
The PX4 is my main bass and I love it. big fan of the Starcaster shape as well. Did anyone get to play it? I've seen photos, but no video or audio demos yet. |
01-28-2013, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BassManPatsFan +1
The PX4 is my main bass and I love it. big fan of the Starcaster shape as well. Did anyone get to play it? I've seen photos, but no video or audio demos yet. | I played it and it felt great! The Fanos seem to have a very slim Jazz type neck and it had a broken in feel. I wish I could have heard it better because their both was near the drum area this year, but the bit where I could hear it well showed that it had a nice growl to it.
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01-28-2013, 11:18 PM
| | | | I stopped after sixth page. All I see is DI box. interesting!
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01-28-2013, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by vegas532 I played it and it felt great! The Fanos seem to have a very slim Jazz type neck and it had a broken in feel. I wish I could have heard it better because their both was near the drum area this year, but the bit where I could hear it well showed that it had a nice growl to it. | Awesome! Thanks for the report. I'm guessing the neck is the same as my PX4, in which case it's like a vintage 60's J neck crossed with a Rickenbacker or Guild Starfire neck. Slim from nut to bridge, just how I like it.
The pickups on the GF4 are originally guitar pickups I believe. I'm intrigued to hear how they sound. |
01-28-2013, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BassManPatsFan I'm guessing the neck is the same as my PX4, in which case it's like a vintage 60's J neck crossed with a Rickenbacker or Guild Starfire neck. Slim from nut to bridge, just how I like it. | Just how I like it too! 1.5" nut width, and the neck doesn't fan out too much as you go up the neck.
I am surprised more bass manufacturers don't use that design.
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01-28-2013, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SactoBass Just how I like it too! 1.5" nut width, and the neck doesn't fan out too much as you go up the neck.
I am surprised more bass manufacturers don't use that design. | Nice! Well if you're in the Bay Area anytime soon, you're welcome to try out my bass. |
01-29-2013, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by canshaker I was in awe!  | It doesn't get much cooler than that!
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01-29-2013, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by klaus486 OMG! What a machine! I'd love to play one of these...... | At the moment, there's only one of these. If you're ever in the SF Bay Area, you're welcome to check it out. |
01-29-2013, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TapyTap This bass has me drooling for some audio samples! How might you describe its tonal nature? | It is the most even, resonant tone I have ever heard from the low G (the D-tuner drops 2 steps) to the high E on the C string. Fodera is currently building Anthony Jackson's next bass and will incorporate most of the features of this bass. By the way all of the design concepts in this bass are the brainchild of Anthony and Vinny Fodera. I'm very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to have this bass built for me! |
01-29-2013, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by wrp It is the most even, resonant tone I have ever heard from the low G (the D-tuner drops 2 steps) to the high E on the C string. Fodera is currently building Anthony Jackson's next bass and will incorporate most of the features of this bass. By the way all of the design concepts in this bass are the brainchild of Anthony and Vinny Fodera. I'm very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to have this bass built for me! |
Thanks wrp!
Without hearing this for myself, I keep wondering about the articulation of that lowest string.
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01-30-2013, 08:58 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aurora, Indiana | | | Any one see or play the new Ubasses. Mainly the acoustic ones with the new pre amp systems.
Thoughts?
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01-30-2013, 10:36 AM
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01-30-2013, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy beard Any one see or play the new Ubasses. Mainly the acoustic ones with the new pre amp systems.
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Comments? | +1 |
01-30-2013, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Juneau | Super awesome shots man! |
01-30-2013, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkusBass Super awesome shots man! | Thanks  |
01-30-2013, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Juneau | Amazing pics Juneau! |
01-30-2013, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Juneau | Nice stuff. |
01-30-2013, 05:59 PM
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01-30-2013, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Juneau | these pictures deserve their own thread.
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01-30-2013, 08:31 PM
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This 24 fret flame top Lull is amazing!!!
I love it when he does bursts over spalt and flame tops.
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