Club Fbass (Part 11!)

[Tom7]

to all my F-Bass brothers, since it's already Christmas here in the Philippines, i just wanted to greet you all a very Merry and Joyous Christmas!!!!!! ::

We're not far behind you, my friend. Happy Christmas to all.

 

[bassman10]

To all of my TB friends here in the FBass Club, I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May this coming year bring you health, love, and maybe a new F Bass.... lol!!!

 

[Tom7]

A bass duet for Christmas, anyone?

http://youtu.be/_-rhoVfn04s

 

[olegsulimov]

A bass duet for Christmas, anyone?

http://youtu.be/_-rhoVfn04s

Merry Xmas to everyone Tom, I see you really like Zavolokin's playing

 

[Tom7]

Guilty as charged.

 

[olegsulimov]

By the way, Dima Maximov is the first guy who showed me Fbass!

 

[gridchin]

In

 

[Tom7]

Wow. I'll say you are in. Later today I'll be at a desktop computer and get you a number, but for now I'll say wow again. Nice grab.

 

[YCBass]

Shame, 'cause I like that band a lot as well.

I know others have wanted George's methods and he (rightfully) keeps them closely held. They don't ask KFC for the 11 secret herbs and spices, or Coke for their recipe... it's not just a secret, it is identified strongly with their brands.

Thanks Tom, I really appreciate the kind words about my former band.

And yes, you are absolutely right, George has every right to keep his secrets. I was fortunate enough that he has been so gracious through this whole process with me. That he didn't take it the wrong way that I was unhappy. Because for all intents and purposes the finish was done perfectly... It was the wood, which is the uncontrollable factor most of the time... And my being picky.

I mentioned before that I should've ordered the bass natural from the get go, which was my plan had I gone for a dark fingerboard. But testing at NAMM told me that, at least for this bass, Maple was the way to go. So I ordered the enhanced grain to create contrast with the look and also, speaking of secrets, I felt the enhanced grain was a signature F bass thing... Maybe I'll try again on the next one.

Theory sounds good to me. I'm thrilled it has turned out well for you. The extra work may have been a pain, but I bet that bass means more to you now that you have your own sweat in it too.

You betcha! It was always my bass since I paid for it, but now I really feel a more personal connection with it.

I was one who was fine with the former look, but I like it now too.

But aesthetics matter to me as well -- a lot. For example, there were less expensive AC6 Signatures that probably sound just as good as mine, but I just had to have THIS one because of its looks.

Thank you, Santa!

I hear ya... I went more basic this time around just so I can have an F bass and I knew the basic options would give me the tone and the simple look I wanted... But for the next one, which I already have a few configurations in mind, I think I will go for it all. I will wait as long as needed to make it happen. With that said, it still won't be anywhere close to that beautiful AC6 of yours.

 

[gridchin]

Wow. I'll say you are in. Later today I'll be at a desktop computer and get you a number, but for now I'll say wow again. Nice grab.

Thank you Tom Cheers!

 

[bassman10]

This one is specially for you Tom..... but everyone is free to enjoy of course... Alex is really something else and so is Dmitry.... Enjoy everyone!!!!

 

[swedbass]

Very cool! Will it have a maple fingerboard again? Or are you keeping your current BN6 and getting ebony on the new one?

[/QUOTE]

Yes, it will have flamed maple fingerboard and five piece custom shaped neck with bubinga stringers. Although ebony has its place for certain sounds, maple is the material that helps me sound like 'me'

There were certain qualities I was yearning for and George's newer instruments, with the new pickup design and other slight changes, seemed to be able to provide that. I'll probably retire my current BN6 it the new one works out.

 

[Dave Hill]

What are you planning for the front of the heel? Will the stringers show?
I fantasize about a natural ash BN4 with a 5-piece flamed maple/wenge neck with a matching ash headstock and heel. Too bad I can only fantasize about having that kind of dough right now.

 

[Tom7]

In

And official welcome to the owner of our 2nd VF6 in the club -- and what a beauty she is!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 1 of 3)
(Updated 27 December 2012)

1. BN5 (Number assigned by club vote)
2. Tombowlus - BN5, George_Furlanet, BN4
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - VF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, BNF5
6. brandonwong - BN5, GFC, AC6-Standard, BN6-Limited Edition AC Replica, BN5, BN6
7. Tom7 - VF5, BN5, BN5, Vintage Fretless 5, BN5, BN6, BN5,
8. Erick Lam - BN5,
9. knarleybass - AC5, BN5
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN6b
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DonovanBankhead - BN5
14. Speyer - 2 (BN5)
15. jmilky - BN5,
16. edel - b, (VF4)
17. administrator - BN5,
18. Dave Hill - BNF5 (VF5), BN5
19. FbassDave - bc
20. Vic - BN5
21. Georges_Abitbol - (b) (BN5) (BN5)
22. xav_paris - ?, Studio5
23. Munjibunga - Prototype, AC5
24. Toolmybass - BN5
25. Modny - BNF5, BN5
26. mikoespanol - BN6
27. Ron_Plichta - AC5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - AC5
30. JerryJ - VF5 pj, BN5, Vintage 4
31. yansdgr - Studio6
32. firebass - BN6, AC6, BNF5
33. choad42 - Studio5
34. donstrenz - BN4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - BN5
36. Tjluke - 2, AC6
37. cabooke - BN6
38. Brad Johnson - BN5
39. MHemmber - BN6
40. Deevit / FortressOne - AC5, (2)
41. dreamwood - AC6, BN5
42. wolfbass1025 - BN6, Vintage4, BN5
43. funkydanbass - BN6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN6
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - Vintage4
47. funkifiedsoul - AC5
48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
49. Poppsyche - BN6
50. Groovy Bastard - BN5
51. Kemet09 - AC5
52. ModulusAcacia - BNF6
53. bassjam - BN6
54. ad9000 - BN4
55. Basses55 - AC5, BN6
56. Kevin Woods - BN5
57. pierreganseman - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
58. DiDi G - BN5
59. Greggles - BN6
60. kotzman - BN6
61. Alphaman - BN4
62. remigioremigio - VF5
63. JensWest - AC5
64. eduardxtb - BN5
65. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
66. paulvienneau - AC6, AC6
67. bdgotoh - BN6
68. rabster - BN6, b
69. funkygeos - AC6
70. fusoid - b, BN5 (piccolo)
71. WovenGraphite - AC5 (BN6), b (BNF5)
72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5, 3 BN6s!
73. bardlute - BN5
74. chrisloe - BN5, BN5
75. Iposavad - VF5, VF5
76. yinghock - BN5, BN6 with rosewood board!
77. pocketmonster - BNF5
78. bassment bn5 - AC5, BN5, VF5
79. hairman - BN6, VF5,
80. JOEP054 - VF5, BN5, AC4, VF5
81. p0k - Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5, more photos
82. jmilkey - BNF5
83. Bass Junkie - BN5, (with a VF4 being built!)
84. narud - VF5,
85. BIg O - BN5, BN5, AC5
86. felicidade - BN5
87. Drone80 - BNF5, BNF5
88. steve f - BN5
89. Fbassed - VF5
90. rick1906 - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
91. Romu - BN5, AC5
92. Bajosintrastos - BN5
93. jimc - BN4, (2)
94. cfequa - BN5 #2
95. mrbassman_de - BN5, VF5, BN5 BN5, George_Furlanet
96. Graham Monette - BN4
97. Shelly - BN5
98. tonenazi - VF5
99. Abacobob - BN5

(Continued)

 

[Tom7]

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 2 of 3)
100. jogi68 - BN5 (studio), BN5 (defretted), VF5, AC5, BN6, NY5, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
101. ManuBerdin - Studio, BNF5, BN5, BN6, VF5
102. rvf42 - BN5
103. kuma9 - BN5 (wide nut)
104. jbay - BN6, lined AC6
105. INGALL'S - BN6
106. BIGGUY78 - VF5
107. KERMITNT-BN5
108. Ewo - BN5
109. frizzle - BN5
110. t0t0m - BN5
111. blen dem - BN5
112. francoprof - BNF6, BN6
113. bassistck - BNF5
114. Sirmike75 - BN5
115. Stereo Joe - Vintage BN5
116. starKee - VF5, (b)
117. eaflyaway - AC5
118. hyperba55 - AC4, BN6, AC6
119. penny0072001 - BN5
120. TheSiberian - BN6 + piezo, AC5
121. PhillM47 - BN5
122. zortation - BN5, Studio5, BN4
123. tcydennis - BN5
124. wellso74 - BN6, BN6
125. boomski - BN6
126. nemo - Studio5
127. maritimer - BN5, VF5
128. olegsulimov - BN5 NYC, AC6
129. Slammyapple - BN5
130. jephil - BNF5, BN6
131. MVPBASS - BN4, BN4, BN4
132. lindseyp - BN5
133. J.Wolf - BN5, AC6
134. Karelbass - VF4, BN4 32.5", VF5
135. uilleann13 - BN6
136. GRoberts
137. AJ Brown
138. JRB
139. jmondick
140. ursus
141. Freddy-G - BN5
142. Adrian Garcia
143. Yvon
144. dean82
145. smperry
146. Ryan_L
147. rodneyat
148. 123eranoid
149. Gordon of Eden
150. choad42
151. black.rose1402
152. Jonno1707 - AC5
153. Quadzilla - BN4, BN5
154. pEJi - BNF5
155. blen dem - BN5
156. BassBoss - AC5 (now belongs to mrbassman_de)
157. KJung - VF5
158. Bassconbeatz - BN6
159. Dennis Kong - BN6, vintage fretless 6
160. copasetic - BN6
161. brooklynbassguy - BN6
162. thomasjbass - BN5
163. Maurizo Rolli - BN5
164. widjajar - BN5
165. Tomkiss - BN5, VF5
166. midijab - VF5
167. taylor - VF6
168. rodsnhawgs - BN6
169. TheBasicBassist - Studio 5
170. Aram - Fretted BNF5
171 Ramon Levy - BN5
172. PazzoBasso - VF5, BN5
173. thenothing - BN5
174. curt basner - BN5
175. magichand - BN5
176. dbalatero - BNF5
177. ElMon - BN6
178. MrKool - BN5
179. Richard_P_Harve - BN5, AC5, BN6
180. davecheng - BN5 (b)
181. bass4worship - Studio 5
182. w0x0f - BN5
183. kbuschmann - BNF5, BN5
184. mVC - AC6, VF5
185. dirtbird - BN5
186. jaws - BN5
187. Gr8tbass - VF5
188. pbrand - BN4
189. jbo - BN6LE
190. kulasterol - BN5
191. kantonart - BN5
192. metalstorm - VF5
193. fzbassman - BN6, AC5-Classic
194. scubaduba - BN5
195. Jraewood - BN5
196. dslapster64 - BN6
197. Morfman6 - Studio 5
198. YCBass - Custom sized BN6
199. skb5string - BN6

(continued)

 

[Tom7]

Que lindo!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 3 of 3)
200. dessunx - BN5
201. Alex - BN6LE Replica, AC6
202. thewildest - BNF6
203. bassman10 - BNF6
204. edzaa- BN5
205. Danny R. - BN5, BN5, BN5, BN5, BN5, VF5
206. sha975 - BN6
207. Arabesque-bass - BN5, (AC5)
208. 74jb - BN4
209. bigjames - AC6
210. biggreddbass - VF5 (70s)
211. maddanthony_59 - BN4
212. Stewthebassman - BN6,
213. ialma - BN5
214. gridchin - VF6
215. <Your name could be here!>
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[Tom7]

Yes, it will have flamed maple fingerboard and five piece custom shaped neck with bubinga stringers. Although ebony has its place for certain sounds, maple is the material that helps me sound like 'me'

There were certain qualities I was yearning for and George's newer instruments, with the new pickup design and other slight changes, seemed to be able to provide that. I'll probably retire my current BN6 it the new one works out.

Makes sense. And I love this look -- the flamed maple and natural with enhanced grain is how my BN5 was done.

 

[Randyt]

Some new FBass news for NAMM 2013

http://www.fbass.com/blog/article/67/f-bass-at-namm-2013/

 

[Tom7]

Nice!

 

[Randyt]

im really curious to see the "new" exotic top...Chestnut!!!!

By chance...the 5ver on the extreme left...Chestnut?