Club Fbass (thread 12)

[Marcel Furlanet]

Can anyone comment on the differences between Asian ebony and Macassar ebony? Sound?

Hey guys,

Asian Ebony sits right in between Rosewood and Mac Ebony. It's a little warmer sounding than Mac which has more of a "hi-fi" high end and it's clarity and natural volume are a step above Rosewood's.

 

[wellso74]

Thanks Marcel!!!

 

[TolerancEJ]

Hi Marcel - You'll see my bass proudly displayed back on post #132. I'm looking forward to receiving this beauty. Do you estimate it might be ready soon?

 

[Randyt]

The used and instock page is killing me!!!!

hmmmm..I really do need a new fretless...no...yes...LOL

 

[TolerancEJ]

My BN6 was picked up by Dave (Ultimate Basses) on Friday. Here are the final pictures. Two pictures were taken by Marcel and 2 were taken by Dave.

Dave's colleague, Jason Raso will record a demo for their YouTube link. I'll post the link here whenever it appears.

I can't say enough positive things about the level of customer service of both F Bass and Ultimate Basses. In both cases, all of my emails were answered quickly (questions, pictures, etc.) Dave's price was better than other dealers. When I decided to add an F Bass strap, Dave let me buy it at his dealer's price without a markup.

Some bass info: Marcel advised it is 10.5 Lbs, which I don't have an issue with. Marcel described it as "so big & ballsy yet still very clean and defined." Then he mentioned, "Myself and George played your bass to make sure it met all of our requirements….and she passed with flying colours!"

 

[Randyt]

Congrats....Looks great!!!

 

[J.Wolf]

I'm thinking thats the redwood/maple burl maple AC6 that was originally bought by Glenn at Austin bass traders. I was at NAMM the year he got it from George. He was a happy camper, and theres no doubt why. Ever since its been my holy grail of fretless F's.

 

[J.Wolf]

on closer inspection, I don't think its the same one. the grain is a little different. Definitely twins though!

 

[J.Wolf]

from that same year. I'm not sure there's a buckeye top I like more than this one:

 

[zortation]

from that same year. I'm not sure there's a buckeye top I like more than this one:

I'll take that mac ebony

 

[GRoberts]

Both of these are stunning! But I all over that Mac Ebony topped F Bass!

If memory serves, didn't the first Mac Ebony F Bass belong to my amazing old friend Adrian Garcia? RIP.

from that same year. I'm not sure there's a buckeye top I like more than this one:

 

[J.Wolf]

I believe so. It also had a tinted BEM board just like this one. But I don't think this is the AG bn5

 

[wellso74]

Anyone know were a VF5 is for sale????

 

[Cliff Bordwell]

^ Two amazing looking basses!

 

[Tom7]

Anyone know were a VF5 is for sale????

Speaking of VF5s, check out the tone of Jason's Brick House slap tone. Yum!
http://youtu.be/b6KreXLv7fg

 

[Tom7]

Or... check out MarlowDK's slap tone with his VF5:
http://youtu.be/mDzjpCPtZ14

 

[wellso74]

Anyone have experience with New Jersey Guitar and Bass Center?

 

[jbo]

Subscribed!! Here's a photo of the BN6LE!

And here's a pic from a few days ago playing this awesome charcoal burst BNF5 at Donovan's office! He was kind enough to let me stop by and try a few basses while my wife and I were on vacation!

 

[Black Bart]

And here's a pic from a few days ago playing this awesome charcoal burst BNF5 at Donovan's office! He was kind enough to let me stop by and try a few basses while my wife and I were on vacation!

Look at that grin - I see one happy guy sitting there.

 

[jbo]

Look at that grin - I see one happy guy sitting there.

Indeed!!

Here's another from that day...

That bass was amazing!! The attack, the feel, the sound were all just perfect! Easily one of the best basses I've ever played...