Club Fbass (thread 12)

[Tom7]

I'm watching / listening to this right now and wanted to make you guys aware it's been posted on YouTube.

It is an hour long live concert of Jaco Pastorious. The trombonist is astonishing! He frequently plays two notes at once, but he's no one trick pony.

I used to play French Horn as well (you may have seen me on "talkfrenchhorn.com" ), which helps heighten my admiration for the abilities the trombonist has.

Anyway, even if you are playing the concert in the background, it's a very nice listen.

It's also great to see Jaco in such a support role, given that it is just a trio (drums, bass, trombone).

BTW, about 40 minutes into it, he plays Portrait of Tracy -- the best I have yet heard him play it live.

 

[Tom7]

Speaking of Jaco...

I've been thinking lately about how many of my all time favorite bass players were very true to one (or sometimes two) basses.

Instead of having an "arsenal" on hand, I'm intrigued at how many of the very greats primarily played one bass.

Jaco Pastorious had his fretless 60s "Bass of Doom" Fender Jazz bass.

Marcus Miller stuck with his fretted 70s Fender Jazz bass for decades.

I know less about Stanley Clarke, but it appears he played his Alembic mostly when playing an electric, and of course he has a mountain of upright bass work as well.

Alain Caron, of course, has his blue BN6 and his AC6.

And Victor Wooten has changed Foderas over the years, but for the most part they have been fairly similar in terms of playability.

Of course if you are in a cover band, you may need several different tones and looks and thus need many basses... I just think it is interesting how many of the greats though are known for that signature bass as well.

 

[asbs]

thank you for the link Tom.
Love it !

I'm watching / listening to this right now and wanted to make you guys aware it's been posted on YouTube.

It is an hour long live concert of Jaco Pastorious. The trombonist is astonishing! He frequently plays two notes at once, but he's no one trick pony.

I used to play French Horn as well (you may have seen me on "talkfrenchhorn.com" ), which helps heighten my admiration for the abilities the trombonist has.

Anyway, even if you are playing the concert in the background, it's a very nice listen.

It's also great to see Jaco in such a support role, given that it is just a trio (drums, bass, trombone).

 

[Jaco Taco]

I'm watching / listening to this right now and wanted to make you guys aware it's been posted on YouTube.

It is an hour long live concert of Jaco Pastorious. The trombonist is astonishing! He frequently plays two notes at once, but he's no one trick pony.

I used to play French Horn as well (you may have seen me on "talkfrenchhorn.com" ), which helps heighten my admiration for the abilities the trombonist has.

Anyway, even if you are playing the concert in the background, it's a very nice listen.

It's also great to see Jaco in such a support role, given that it is just a trio (drums, bass, trombone).

Well, the trombonist is Albert Mangelsdorff, he was to trombone what Jaco was to bass, really one of the biggest names in Jazz trombone.

 

[widjajar]

AC 6 in action!!

 

[bass4worship]

AC 6 in action!!

Thanks that was nice!

 

[Tom7]

Thanks that was nice!

Agreed! Does anyone know who the bassist is?

He and I have similar tastes in AC6s.

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[widjajar]

Agreed! Does anyone know who the bassist is?

He and I have similar tastes in AC6s.

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I believe his name if Jeff Plant. Really great fretless player! IMO
Here's another video of him (using different bass) with Nathaniel Townsley. Enjoy!

 

[widjajar]

Here's another one with AC 6! The bass sounds awesome!!
GAS ALERT!!!

 

[smeet]

Congratulations! And welcome to the club! I love the look of that bass.

Thanks Tom!

So... Why is it that VF basses seem so much less popular than the BN and AC models?

 

[TolerancEJ]

Thanks Tom!

So... Why is it that VF basses seem so much less popular than the BN and AC models?

Whenever I get some cash together for my next F Bass, it will be a VFF 6.

 

[GRAHAM JACOBS]

Thanks Tom!

So... Why is it that VF basses seem so much less popular than the BN and AC models?

I don't think that's necessarily the case, but then I guess there could be more competition in the 'Jazz derivative' arena from the likes of Sadowsky, Alleva Coppolo, Lull and others. Also, don't forget that the BN's and AC's have been around longer.

 

[TolerancEJ]

...Also, don't forget that the BN's and AC's have been around longer.

Both models popularized by Alain Caron. Has he ever recorded or played a VF instrument live? Maybe more people might be into the VF series if he played them.

 

[Tom7]

Here's another one with AC 6! The bass sounds awesome!!
GAS ALERT!!!

That AC6 looks like Thor's HOT sister!

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[ConnManX]

Do Fbasses come with a strap when you purchase one new, or is it an extra cost? I see it on the list of accessories on the website?

 

[TolerancEJ]

Extra cost. My retailer was cool with me and gave it to me for his cost (no markup.)

 

[bass4worship]

Do Fbasses come with a strap when you purchase one new, or is it an extra cost? I see it on the list of accessories on the website?

If you get a Fbass let me know I'll give you my free. Just pay for shipping.

 

[ConnManX]

If you get a Fbass let me know I'll give you my free. Just pay for shipping.

Thanks! PM sent.

 

[jwr]

Ok. Seriously. What is it about Fbass???? I thought I couldn't swing a 6, and I cannot stop playing it. I can't! I listed it again and am pulling. I'm insane. Absolutely insane. I LOVE the tone so much, that's it's making me crazy. Best B string I've used bar none. I've tried a ton of higher end stuff too and it's the most articulate and fat sounding bass I've had to date. I am absolutely in love. The BN6 is the greatest. It's got me thinking of flipping my MTD 435 for a MTD 635! Or another Fbass!!! Didn't think I'd EVER say that!

 

[jebmd]

I hear you. My 19mm BN6 is so comfortable to play. Much more then many other 18mm sixers I've had. Maybe it's the thin neck profile. I'm really glad I scored a Fbass 5er as well. Love it too. Tony the Tiger said it best. They're great!