Club FBass (Part 5)

[Vic]

Thanks for this, Vic. The zipper along the bottom of any bag makes me a little nervous, regardless of the size. I like that Protec bag, but if the zipper hasn't been upgraded, I'll have to pass. Thinking about a Mono.

Np, tho in ProTec's defense, the zipper doesn't really go around the bottom in such a way that the zipper bears much load when carrying the instrument (like a more typical gig bag would). Still tho, it needed to be upgraded, and based on what dkb said, it sounds like they did (tho I guess at this point, I'd still like to see a picture.)

 

[FBassed]

(3) Please post a photo of your Fbass(es) so we can all drool, and you can get a club number!

Here you go:

AC5 has Flamed Redwood top. BN5 has Maccassar Ebony top, Birdseye Maple fretboard and single piece Ash body. Sorry for the poor photography...

Phil

 

[thndrstk6]

I'm trying to figure out what BN5 I would get if I got one. What do you guys think?

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[steve f]

I'm trying to figure out what BN5 I would get if I got one. What do you guys think?
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My favorite, by far.
Love the colors.
Ash and maple sound.
I also like the BN-5 in sunburst/maple.

 

[thndrstk6]

Yeah I like the sunburst too. I just want something a little different and more Fbass like.

 

[funkydanbass]

I didn't realize your AC6 was being refinished. WOW!

The first thought that came to mind was, "Oh my goodness that is a long time to do without your AC6." My AC6 would have a 2nd magnetic pickup installed if I could have parted with mine for any amount of time.

My second thought was, "Shipping from Australia to Canada and back?! Wow, how much did THAT cost (and what is it in U.S. dollars)?"

My third thought was, "Yeah, but I bet his bass looks great."

I was thinking of you when my fretted AC6 arrived and I was tempted to open it and play without letting it adequate acclimate to the house.

Congratulations on a project that had to be hard for you to do; it would be for me.

Hey Tom, the decision definately wasn't made lightly because in addition to the cost, the reason the bass required a re-finish was freight damage! Full review, pics and hopefully some sound clips on the way... Needless to say I am VERY happy.

-Dan.

(EDIT: And yes I had a neck position pickup installed as well as a master stand by switch and strap locks).

 

[lindseyp]

I'm trying to figure out what BN5 I would get if I got one. What do you guys think?
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These two. Smart move, making them PNG files.

 

[Drone80]

I'm trying to figure out what BN5 I would get if I got one. What do you guys think?

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My vote goes for this..

Hi thndrstk6,
i was just thinking if the above red/black burst is used on this VF5, i wonder how it might look like.

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[puff father]

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Charcoal burst was my original choice for mine. I switched to Auburn burst after I saw the grain on the body that George picked, thought the grain would show better than with C/B. Charcoal is gorgeous.

 

[DonovanBankhead]

I'm trying to figure out what BN5 I would get if I got one. What do you guys think?

I've given this a lot of thought to help you come up with the correct answer, and I believe I've found it.

My answer is: Yes.

 

[thndrstk6]

I've given this a lot of thought to help you come up with the correct answer, and I believe I've found it.

My answer is: Yes.

LOL I wish I had a BN for each day of the week and a couple VFs for the weekend.

 

[thndrstk6]

Here's a new concept. I call it the BNV5. What do you think?

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[thndrstk6]

My vote goes for this..

Hi thndrstk6,
i was just thinking if the above red/black burst is used on this VF5, i wonder how it might look like.

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Here you go. I made a new version of that old mockup with my new template. I like the burst.

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[Drone80]

Here you go. I made a new version of that old mockup with my new template. I like the burst.

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Hi thndrstk6, thks alot.. its nice..

 

[Tom7]

(3) Please post a photo of your Fbass(es) so we can all drool, and you can get a club number!

Here you go:

AC5 has Flamed Redwood top. BN5 has Maccassar Ebony top, Birdseye Maple fretboard and single piece Ash body. Sorry for the poor photography...

Phil

Phil, you and I have very similar taste in basses I'd say, so naturally, I think you have GREAT taste!

This roster update welcomes Fbassed (great name by the way) and his two gorgeous Fbasses: an AC5 and a BN5.

What more could a 5 string player want?

CLUB FBASS ROSTER
(Updated 06 December 2009)

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, BN5, BN6, VF5
7. Tom7 - Vintage Fretless 5, BN5, BN6, BN5
8. Erick Lam - BN5,
9. knarleybass - AC5, BN5
10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN6 b
12. T._Brookins - BN5
13. DKB - BN5
14. Speyer - BN5 (BN5,)
15. jmilky - b
16. edel - BN5,
17. administrator - BNF5
18. Dave Hill - VF5 (BN5)
19. FbassDave - b c
20. Vic - BN5
21. Georges_Abitbol - (b) (BN5) (?)
22. xav_paris - Studio5, Prototype
23. Munjibunga - AC5
24. Toolmybass - BN5
25. Modny - BNF5, BN5
26. mikoespanol - BN6
27. Ron_Plichta - AC5
28. Gbarchus - BNF5
29. nuwavedc - AC5
30. JerryJ - >, Vintage 4, Studio6
31. yansdgr - BN6
32. firebass - BNF5, AC6
33. <reserved for the return of choad42Studio5
34. donstrenz - BN4 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - BN5
36. Tjluke - BN5, AC6
37. cabooke - BN6
38. Brad Johnson - AC5
39. MHemmber - 2
40. FortressOne - AC6
41. dreamwood - 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 - BNF6
51. Kemet09 - BN6
52. ModulusAcacia - BN4
53. bassjam - AC5
54. Bassconbeatz - BN6
55. Basses55 -
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), BNF5 (BN5)
72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5, 3 BN6s!
73. bardlute - BN5
74. chrisloe - BN6
75. Iposavad - BNF5
76. yinghock - AC5
77. pocketmonster - BN5
78. bassment bn5 - VF5
79. hairman - BN5, AC4,
80. JOEP054 - VF5, Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5
81. p0k - more photos
82. jmilkey - BNF5
83. Bass Junkie - BN5, (with a VF4 being built!)
84. narud - BN5
85. BIg O - BN5, AC5, GRoberts
86. felicidade - AJ Brown
87. Drone80 - JRB
88. steve f - jmondick
89. Fbassed - ursus
90. <Your name could be here!>

Former Fbass owners:
Freddy-G, Adrian Garcia, Yvon, dean82, smperry, Ryan_L, rodneyat, 123eranoid, Gordon of Eden, choad42, black.rose1402, blen dem, AC5, BN4, BN5, ?, BN4, Jonno1707 - BN5, Quadzilla - George_Furlanet, BN4, BN5, RoboChrist - VF5, blen dem - BN5,

 

[Tom7]

Here's a new concept. I call it the BNV5. What do you think?
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WOW!

Every once in awhile I see a mock up that makes me leave my computer and go play my Fbasses... just to remind myself how great what I currently have is. Wow.

 

[Tom7]

My pleasure -

Make that OUR pleasure! thanks for posting this truly top drawer BN5. I will never get tired of looking at this one, that's for sure.

 

[steve f]

Here's a new concept. I call it the BNV5. What do you think?

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Very cool! Nice idea and execution. Really works for me.

 

[Tom7]

I've been experiencing the same pain over and over here in this thread. That coco bolo is killer. Such beautiful basses. I continue to like them more and more. It's a good thing that I'm not loaded (with money, that is). I've always just had a bass and that's what I play. I could easily fall into the multiple F bass buying habit if I could afford it though.

Tom, you need help. ;-)

I agree, I DO need help... affording more basses!

Actually, despite my latest acquisition, I'm actually in trim back mode.

I'm starting to get enough substantial experience with nice basses that I'm refining my tastes and preferences, and will be selling off basses that are fine basses to be sure, but not necessarily played much given what else I could use for that job, you know?

 

[phillm47]

Quick question for F bass owners.

Do you guys use strap locks with your F Basses? In particular, BN5s? In the pictures it appears that these basses have large strap buttons. I'm curious what the majority of owners are doing.

thanks