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I have both. BNF5 is obviously fretless, with an ebony fingerboard, deep cutaway and 28 fret positions. The body has alder wings with a center maple tone block. The body doesn't have the BN5 'hump' at the right strap button. You can get any bridge you choose, including the AC wood type. I have...

Hi fellow F Bassers! I want to share a new tune I recorded since I'm playing my F Bass BN5 on it! I hope you like it! Special Video version bass performance: 'Official' bass performance: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Get your copy of the sheet music so you can play along! I'll post a...

Hi guys, thought you might like this tune I just released. Features my BN6 with a variety of techniques. I am so happy with the sound of this bass, it's so versatile; from chords, to solos to punchy bass lines. No slapping in this tune, but this bass does that incredibly well too. Feel free to...

Hello fellow F Bass players! Here is the latest video for my tune Rue Des Romantiques which I played on my BN6 and features Russell Ferrante from The Yellowjackets. You can also listen here on Spotify: and on Apple Music: Rue des romantiques (feat. Russell Ferrante) by David Hughes For...

Hi fellow F bassers! Here is a new tune that I used my BN6 on. It's called 'The Beardless Man' and features guitarist Andrew Synowiec. I hope you dig it and will inspire you to work on your bass chords! Here are links to listen to the tune: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

So that's where my old BN6 lives nowadays...Congrats and I hope you guys get along :)

As a straight trade, it is a poor financial decision and you shouldn’t do it. But what matters is if you prefer the sound, feel and playability of the Squier. Keep in mind that lower weight, although more ergonomic, changes the sound and response. I’ve played several Squiers that were great...

Try a taper core string such as the LaBella Super steps and keep the gauge lower, about .128-.135 for a more flexible string. Many good reasonably priced Fender style 5-strings out there, Sire is one that comes to mind.

Gary Willis explained this quite well: Lower cost instruments have less consistency and quality control, and therefore span a wide range of quality. Preamps in the lowest cost instruments are usually crap. Go to a store where they have several of the type of bass you are interested in. Play...

F Bass VF5 Custom Build year 2013. Weight 8.75 lbs. Standard Features: 21 frets Ash body Brown Burst finish B Style bridge Aguilar AG 5J-HC humcancelling pickups ’60s pickup position F Bass preamp with three band EQ Asymetrical Neck profile Upgrades: No Pore Filler finish 34.5” scale 18mm...

Thank you MusicMuse - you were right1 Should be fixed now :)

Fbassers! I made a few videos demoing the different tones of my F basses. Since these instruments can be hard to come by to try out, I wanted to help those that are thinking about ordering one. I have BN6 BN5 BNF5 VF5 They all have custom features, but that mostly relates to materials and...

There is a relationship between weight and tone. Heavier isn't necessarily better, but if you ask George F he will tell you that the optimal weight for an ash BN5 is about 10 lbs. the ergonomic design of F basses in combination with their wide, soft strap makes them indeed feel less taxing to...

I had a BN6 that I replaced the buffer preamp with a Bartolini, then an Aguilar and finally a Nordstrand preamp. Since I usually ran the EQ flat the differences were subtle, with the Aguilar sounding more 'vintage' and the Nordstrands more 'clear' and transparent. I also have had a Bartolini...

I had the exact same noise. I swapped the preamp tube and the problem went away.