I've been trying to sell/trade my Dusty Hill Fender to grab a used F but no luck yet. An F is the only bass I'd move it for
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I've been trying to sell/trade my Dusty Hill Fender to grab a used F but no luck yet. An F is the only bass I'd move it for
Where did you get this photo? Is this bass for sale somewhere? The string spacing looks tighter than 19 mm.
That photo was taken on Monday when I was at the shop having George set up my BN5. That's Marcel's hand holding the bass. I believe he said that it was heading to a South American dealer but don't quote me, I don't recall exactly where he said for sure.
WOW!! That's nothing short of incredible. I have a spalted maple Elrick that's natural but this bleached version is amazing. Did you notice how the spalting pattern on the body matches the pattern on the pickups - masterful!!
Marcel: If you don't want to go to the bother of shipping to South Africa it would find a nice home here in Vancouver -lol
Marcel: If you don't want to go to the bother of shipping to South Africa it would find a nice home here in Vancouver -lol
I've never been a big fan of white and gold hardware but that is one of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen, both body and fingerboard, yikes!!
Hey, Dave from Ultimate Basses sent me pictures of my completed VF6-PJ Fretless! I guess I’ll get a new tracking number this week.
By the way, very clever of him placing my FBass with Aguilar pickups in front of a beautiful Aguilar amp.
Edit: I added a 3rd photo that was on the Instagram of Ultimate Basses. Thanks for the heads up @BassJuju
I emailed Marcel quickly to thank him, George and all at FBass. I also asked if he took any final pictures before the bass was picked up. I’ll follow up again if they managed to take some.
By the way, very clever of him placing my FBass with Aguilar pickups in front of a beautiful Aguilar amp.
Edit: I added a 3rd photo that was on the Instagram of Ultimate Basses. Thanks for the heads up @BassJuju
I emailed Marcel quickly to thank him, George and all at FBass. I also asked if he took any final pictures before the bass was picked up. I’ll follow up again if they managed to take some.
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I saw it on Instagram too... that’s a beautiful bass. Love the combination. Grats!
I didn’t know that. I rarely use Instagram. I’ll have to check if I’m following FBass. I am following their Facebook page though.
I found it. You meant Ultimate Basses on Instagram. He posted a 3rd pic I didn’t receive.
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I don’t remember seeing it on FB or IG. I check often for updates from Marcel. That is indeed beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more updates when you get them!
Proabably... I get everything with #fbass in the tags. Again, just beautiful.
Cool 60s position pups Believe me those picture don't do it justice. I saw it a couple weeks ago, not assembled but still when you see that blue in person you'll grin like a giddy school girl! Congrats!
Thanks! I'm already excited.
Actually I was tempted but resisted the urge to email Marcel again last week, as I didn’t want to become a pest. Then I started wondering if you were planning to visit FBass again.
I’m both happy and sad that I don’t live close enough to visit. I’d love seeing all the beauty, but I don’t need that kind of cravin’ flung on me.
I know the feeling living here in New Jersey. I visited the shop once in 2003, a year after I got my BN5. If I lived closer, that could be dangerous.
It's nothing but good being so close. When one of my beauties needs a setup, George himself does his magic. When my builds are complete, I drive over and pick them up, take them for s test drive. If needed George will adjust the action so it's just right for me. No waiting and checking tracking numbers. If I want to see and hear the difference between an AC classic and AC signature, or any of their modes, I take them off the wall and noodle around. However many great basses are in the shop, there are always way more online that make the cravings strong. So where I stand half an hour is too far, I'd rather the shop was next door!
Jealous is not a good enough word for what I am.
I only wish I had discovered Fbass, George, Marcel, and everyone there much sooner!
I figure that’d be the only way I’d get to see and touch an AC or ACC model.
Hi all, I'm new to Club Fbass here
I've been playing a bn5 and wanna know any recommendation on strap lock? I tried to fit a d'adderio on my fbass strap but found the strap is too thick to fit the strap button..
Thank you!~~
I've been playing a bn5 and wanna know any recommendation on strap lock? I tried to fit a d'adderio on my fbass strap but found the strap is too thick to fit the strap button..
Thank you!~~
Everyone has their personal favorites. I use Schallers for my basses.Hi all, I'm new to Club Fbass here
I've been playing a bn5 and wanna know any recommendation on strap lock? I tried to fit a d'adderio on my fbass strap but found the strap is too thick to fit the strap button..
Thank you!~~
