Club Fbass (thread 12)

[Phillip Jordan]

Digging my VF5!!! Fbass has nailed a wonderful old school sound out of these basses- while being extremely comfortable and modern feeling!

Post MOAR PICZ!

 

[Phillip Jordan]

Where is everybody?

 

[Black Bart]

Has been a little quiet of late...

 

[thewildest]

I guess summer is the time to spend some time outside, far from the bass and the computer.

Not for me though, giving "Thor" (fretted AC6) and my BNF6 a run for their lives. So far, black beauties will stay in the AC6, sort of help me control the movements of my right (plucking) hand and my 3.5 finger technique...

Cheers...

 

[dbok]

Well, if your looking for something to talk about, I'm having a little trouble with my bridge PUP volume knob on my BN5. It works well enough, but when it gets to max it suddenly jumps up in volume and jumps back down when moved back just a little. Engaging the coil tap makes no difference, still a big jump at the end. Is this something that can be fixed with pot cleaning spray or something or do you think it will require more serious intervention?

 

[Black Bart]

There can be an uneven boost towards the max position with non-linear pots instead of being gradual, unsure what type F Bass uses, but if it is a very noticeable jump and not just a boost, I'm not sure that DeoxIT will work in this situation. The sprays are more for cleaning debris and reducing scratchiness.

 

[dbok]

There can be an uneven boost towards the max position with non-linear pots instead of being gradual, unsure what type F Bass uses, but if it is a very noticeable jump and not just a boost, I'm not sure that DeoxIT will work in this situation. The sprays are more for cleaning debris and reducing scratchiness.

It's definitely a big noticeable jump. Kind of sounds like a loose connection bing made.

 

[Randyt]

Heres a pic of my Walnut Top and second pic is of Guatemalan Rosewood board and purfling!!!
Thanks FBASS!!!!!

I have owned many customs basses, and I have always returned to FBASS...Ive sold all my other basses!!!

 

[TolerancEJ]

Heres a pic of my Walnut Top and second pic is of Guatemalan Rosewood board and purfling!!!
Thanks FBASS!!!!!

I have owned many customs basses, and I have always returned to FBASS...Ive sold all my other basses!!!

It's gonna be a beauty!

 

[Tom7]

I guess summer is the time to spend some time outside, far from the bass and the computer.

Not for me though, giving "Thor" (fretted AC6) and my BNF6 a run for their lives. So far, black beauties will stay in the AC6, sort of help me control the movements of my right (plucking) hand and my 3.5 finger technique...

Cheers...

I was going to email you and ask how he was doing.

I still am amazed at Thor with black beauties. Wow.

 

[Tom7]

HEY TOM7!!!

I'm thinking about ordering a new strap for the VF5. I'm leaning towards this one here. The Levy's M29 comfort strap. How about everyone post what strap system they are currently using and why? View attachment 351141View attachment 351142

Sorry for the tardy reply. On most of my Fbasses I use Fbass straps. Some have strap locks, some do not -- but since I rarely ever take a strap off of a bass (I have a lot of straps) the straps never get loose and my basses stay on.

 

[Tom7]

IT'S HERE AND IT'S KILLIN!

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BEST "selfie" ever!

 

[Tom7]

I use the F Bass straps. I've found that a wide and soft strap makes a bass feel lighter and more comfortable. Also, a certain amount of friction helps the bass stay in position and the F Bass strap is perfect. I also have one of the Levy's equivalent but it is not as soft.

I also recommend a strap lock in the bottom position so the strap doesn't come off when placed on a stand, but regular strap button on the horn for easy removal when taking the bass off or placing in gig bag. No strap lock on horn end also prevents damage.

Great counsel.

Another reason I started getting F straps for all my Fs was the placement of the logo on the strap. I love it.

Even if the headstock is not in the photo, the strap makes sure everyone knows you've got taste!

 

[Tom7]

Hello Everyone!
I would like a number... I actually have 2 F Basses on the way! One is a fretted BN5 from fretspot and the other is a fretless BN5 from Bass San Diego.

My pleasure! Congratulations! I have Fbasses from both Fretspot and Bass San Diego, great places!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 1 of 3)
(Updated 30 July 2013)

1. George_Furlanet (Number assigned by club vote)
2. Tombowlus - BN4, BN5, VF5
3. Puff_father - BN5
4. Debassed - BNF5
5. ThumbyAche - BN5, GFC
6. brandonwong - AC6-Standard, BN6-Limited Edition AC Replica, BN5, BN6, VF5, Vintage Fretless 5
7. Tom7 - BN5, BN5, BN5, BN6, BN5, BN5,, AC5,
8. Erick Lam - BN5
9. knarleybass - BN5, BN6
10. Reefer - b, BN4?
11. VinceLovesF - BN5BN5
12. T._Brookins - 2
13. DonovanBankhead - BN5
14. Speyer - BN5, (b)
15. jmilky - VF4
16. edel - BN5,, (BNF5)
17. administrator - VF5
18. Dave Hill - BN5 (b), c
19. FbassDave - BN5(b)
20. Vic - BN5
21. Georges_Abitbol - BN5 (?) (Studio5)
22. xav_paris - Prototype, AC5
23. Munjibunga - BN5, BNF5
24. Toolmybass - BN5
25. Modny - BN5, BN6
26. mikoespanol - AC5
27. Ron_Plichta - BNF5
28. Gbarchus - AC5
29. nuwavedc - VF5 pj
30. JerryJ - BN5, Vintage 4, Studio6
31. yansdgr - BN6
32. firebass - BNF5, AC6, Studio5
33. choad42 - BN4
34. donstrenz - BN5 (stolen)
35. Gilsonite - 2
36. Tjluke - BN6, AC6
37. cabooke - BN5
38. Brad Johnson - BN6
39. MHemmber - AC5
40. Deevit / FortressOne - 2, (AC6)
41. dreamwood - BN5, VF5
42. wolfbass1025 - BN6, Vintage4, BN5
43. funkydanbass - BN6
44. Phillip Jordan - BN6, Vintage4
45. Halftooth - BN5
46. thndrstk6 - AC5
47. funkifiedsoul - BN5
48. Trapeze Fan - BN6
49. Poppsyche - BN5
50. Groovy Bastard - AC5
51. Kemet09 - BNF6
52. ModulusAcacia - BN6
53. bassjam - BN4
54. ad9000 - AC5
55. Basses55 - BN6, BN5
56. Kevin Woods - BN5
57. pierreganseman - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
58. DiDi G - BN6
59. Greggles - BN6
60. kotzman - BN4
61. Alphaman - VF5
62. remigioremigio - AC5
63. JensWest - BN5
64. eduardxtb - AC6
65. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
66. paulvienneau - BN6, AC6
67. bdgotoh - BN6
68. rabster - b, AC6
69. funkygeos - b
70. fusoid - BN5 (piccolo), AC5
71. WovenGraphite - BN6 (b), BNF5 (BN5)
72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5, 3 BN6s!
73. bardlute - BN5
74. chrisloe - BN5, VF5, VF5
75. Iposavad - BN5
76. yinghock - BN6, BNF5 with rosewood board!
77. pocketmonster - AC5
78. bassment bn5 - BN5, VF5, BN6
79. hairman - VF5, VF5,
80. JOEP054 - BN5, AC4, VF5, Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5
81. p0k - more photos, BNF5
82. jmilkey - BN5
83. Bass Junkie - VF5, (with a VF4 being built!)
84. narud - BN5,
85. BIg O - BN5, AC5, BN5
86. felicidade - BNF5
87. Drone80 - BNF5, BN5
88. steve f - VF5
89. Fbassed - BN5
90. rick1906 - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
91. Romu - AC5, BN5
92. Bajosintrastos - BN4
93. jimc - (2), BN5 #2
94. cfequa - BN5
95. mrbassman_de - VF5, BN5, BN5 George_Furlanet, BN4
96. Graham Monette - BN5
97. Shelly - VF5
98. tonenazi - BN5
99. Abacobob - BNF5

(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, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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 - BN5
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, BN6
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, BNF5
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 - VF5
195. Jraewood - BN5
196. dslapster64 - BN6
197. Morfman6 - Studio 5
198. YCBass - Custom sized BN6
199. skb5string - BN6, BN6 (Dave Hughes), BNF5

(continued)

 

[Tom7]

Welcome to Ryan and his TWO new acquisitions! Nice!



CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 3 of 3)
200. dessunx - BN5
201. Alex - BN6LE Replica, AC6
202. thewildest - BNF6, fretted AC6 (Thor)
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, BNF6
215. swedebass - BN5, BN6
216. Bassco - BN4
217. betavision - VF5
218. Sywannab - VF5, BN5
219. tallbass - VF5
220. Mikey69 - BN5, BNF5
221. jibreel - AC5
222. greenrositti - BN5
223. austentatiousC - BN6
224. kokorollc - BN4, BN5
225. jdbutler238 - BN6
226. moorebass - BN5
227 hexbass - BN6
228. lebrett - BN6, AC5, VF5
229. Ron Clark - 1987 Fbass
230. RandyT - Fretted AC6, (2)
231. swpyne - BNF5
232. b1644 - AC5
233. Alex Zavolokin - BN6,
234. Kinetic Shadow - BN5
245. Kevin Freeby - BN6
246 TolorenceEJ - BN6
247 ryanowens - BN5, BNF5
.

 

[Tom7]

Hey Jim!

I was looking in the Mirror.

Which IPA were you enjoying?

Nothing like some dogfish head 120 minute IPA. 18-20%

That threw me at first too, then I looked at the F logo on the headstock... I was tempted to flip the photo horizontally before my repost of it.

 

[Tom7]

I'm fairly new to TB and this forum, but I've had a BN5 since 8/2000. I hadn't been using it for the past few years but started gigging with it again and I'm really enjoying it. Got some new gear coming in and I'm anxious to hear how it's going to sound.

By the way, I would like a "number". I don't know what it is or why I want one, I only know I do. :^)

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Yeah, a number makes you legit! Congratulations! What gear is coming?

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 3 of 3)
200. dessunx - BN5
201. Alex - BN6LE Replica, AC6
202. thewildest - BNF6, fretted AC6 (Thor)
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, BNF6
215. swedebass - BN5, BN6
216. Bassco - BN4
217. betavision - VF5
218. Sywannab - VF5, BN5
219. tallbass - VF5
220. Mikey69 - BN5, BNF5
221. jibreel - AC5
222. greenrositti - BN5
223. austentatiousC - BN6
224. kokorollc - BN4, BN5
225. jdbutler238 - BN6
226. moorebass - BN5
227 hexbass - BN6
228. lebrett - BN6, AC5, VF5
229. Ron Clark - 1987 Fbass
230. RandyT - Fretted AC6, (2)
231. swpyne - BNF5
232. b1644 - AC5
233. Alex Zavolokin - BN6,
234. Kinetic Shadow - BN5
245. Kevin Freeby - BN6
246 TolorenceEJ - BN6
247 ryanowens - BN5
248 dbok - BN5

 

[Tom7]

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Okay, I don't mean to gush too much about your photo skills, but these are nice photos. LOVE that backdrop!

 

[Tom7]

Yes sir! After owning two glossy BN5s I can say I'm really diggin this right now. I actually prefer this. My wife said the new VF5 looks more high-end and boutique than my old BN5 that I traded for it.

What do you guys think?

Oh I LOVE it, definitely!

But I also like a great gloss on a bass too.

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