I guess I can answer that... having a 10.4lbs F.
It’s alright, it’s not light but it balances very well so totally fine with a good strap.
I know some believe that wood doesn’t impact the sound, but if you can actually hear the difference (I can): heavier Fbass ( sound better to me. I consistently find them punchier with a more focused bottom. 10.4lbs would be a sweet spot for me. If I wasn’t in Europe you wouldn’t even had time to ask the question: I would have bought it already
I guess I can answer that... having a 10.4lbs F.
It’s alright, it’s not light but it balances very well so totally fine with a good strap.
I know some believe that wood doesn’t impact the sound, but if you can actually hear the difference (I can): heavier Fbass ( sound better to me. I consistently find them punchier with a more focused bottom. 10.4lbs would be a sweet spot for me. If I wasn’t in Europe you wouldn’t even had time to ask the question: I would have bought it already
I share your opinion too, heavier woods, are more rounded
well-balanced in tonality, specially this northern body Ash he uses for this model, very exceptional!
If I had the funds, I would be playing it.!
I am just curious, for the seller, why getting rid of it so soon....
Bass players friends, buy this bass before it's gone!
BTW, Implacable great price!
I guess I can answer that... having a 10.4lbs F.
It’s alright, it’s not light but it balances very well so totally fine with a good strap.
I know some believe that wood doesn’t impact the sound, but if you can actually hear the difference (I can): heavier Fbass ( sound better to me. I consistently find them punchier with a more focused bottom. 10.4lbs would be a sweet spot for me. If I wasn’t in Europe you wouldn’t even had time to ask the question: I would have bought it already
Agreed on both points. The extended upper horn places the top strap button in a more favorable position for better balance/weight distribution. A well made/padded (I use a 3.5" wide or greater) strap makes a long set a breeze.
The dense Northern Ash that F Bass uses is becoming scarce; the fact that they continue to build them using more (in spite of weight concerns) furthers what @Juzh and I hear. The Furlanettos of course agree.
Agreed on both points. The extended upper horn places the top strap button in a more favorable position for better balance/weight distribution. A well made/padded (I use a 3.5" wide or greater) strap makes a long set a breeze.
The dense Northern Ash that F Bass uses is becoming scarce; the fact that they continue to build them using more (in spite of weight concerns) furthers what @Juzh and I hear. The Furlanettos of course agree.
Re. Weight - Yes, I believe so; Tone - Likely, but I couldn't accurately say without a direct comparison.
My comments are solely referring to a BN Series F Bass... while there are plenty of others that also matter, I have experienced brands that these factors had far less of an impact.
Re. Weight - Yes, I believe so; Tone - Likely, but I couldn't accurately say without a direct comparison.
My comments are solely referring to a BN Series F Bass... while there are plenty of others that also matter, I have experienced brands that these factors had far less of an impact.
Re. Weight - Yes, I believe so; Tone - Likely, but I couldn't accurately say without a direct comparison.
My comments are solely referring to a BN Series F Bass... while there are plenty of others that also matter, I have experienced brands that these factors had far less of an impact.
I guess I can answer that... having a 10.4lbs F.
It’s alright, it’s not light but it balances very well so totally fine with a good strap.
I know some believe that wood doesn’t impact the sound, but if you can actually hear the difference (I can): heavier Fbass ( sound better to me. I consistently find them punchier with a more focused bottom. 10.4lbs would be a sweet spot for me. If I wasn’t in Europe you wouldn’t even had time to ask the question: I would have bought it already
I can add that an Fbass balances and hangs on a strap better than any other instrument I've played, with the exception of a Muckelroy (not meant to be a plug, just a reference point) -- the long upper horn that shifts the instrument to my right works very well for how I like to position the bass.
Also, a near-perfect balancing and positioning will offset a pound or so in weight for me, although I understand that the weight by itself can pose particular challenges to others that good balance can't offset.
