Club Fbass (thread 13)

[Gnal]

Years ago I contacted George and crew about resurfacing a BNF I had, as I recall he recommended using someone local because you never know what issues might be encountered when the bass passes through customs.

You may want to reach out to them anyway, but I would also look for and get a quote from a local person.

 

[wthompson007]

Years ago I contacted George and crew about resurfacing a BNF I had, as I recall he recommended using someone local because you never know what issues might be encountered when the bass passes through customs.

You may want to reach out to them anyway, but I would also look for and get a quote from a local person.

Reading that made me so grateful to live so close to the shop. When I wanted work done in the fretboard of my AC5, being able to have George himself work on it meant a great deal to me . And it's always great to see Marcel too!

 

[wthompson007]

Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs!
But what's wrong with that

 

[Bass Viking]

It's Disco Thursday!

 

[wthompson007]

It's Disco Thursday!

Great song, great job!

 

[lotusland9663]

Anybody in F Bass land interested in trading my beautiful VF5 for your VF6? I already have a BN6 so not interested in that trade. PM me and maybe we can do some business.

 

[Freddy-G.]

I just spoke with Marcel Furlanetto. Since I bought the Olympic white flat top BN5 that was on their homepage a few months ago, I've been meaning to call and let them know how much I appreciate the craftsmanship of their basses. He answered my question about the top. It is not a separate piece, it is the ash body and taped off and colored the matte olympic white. Marcel is such a gentleman and was truly thankful for my call. Long live FBass!

 

[Bass Viking]

"You're The One That I Want". Fun bass line! I'm using just the front pickup.

 

[phillipkregg]

Hey ya'll, figured this would be a good place to ask this...

I have an amazing F Bass BN5, but I may need to sell it because of some issues I'm having with my left wrist. Actually, selling most of my long scale basses and switching to short scale because it causes me less problems.

I've been able to find only one example of a short-scale FBass 5 string, so I'm wondering if any of you folks have had an opportunity to play a short-scale F Bass.

I'm assuming it was a one-off and sort of rare, but I'd love to hear any feedback from those that may have had a chance to play one.

 

[wellso74]

Hey ya'll, figured this would be a good place to ask this...

I have an amazing F Bass BN5, but I may need to sell it because of some issues I'm having with my left wrist. Actually, selling most of my long scale basses and switching to short scale because it causes me less problems.

I've been able to find only one example of a short-scale FBass 5 string, so I'm wondering if any of you folks have had an opportunity to play a short-scale F Bass.

I'm assuming it was a one-off and sort of rare, but I'd love to hear any feedback from those that may have had a chance to play one.

I had shoulder issues a few years ago and order a 33" scale for that reason- I think you would be happy with something similar

 

[phillipkregg]

I had shoulder issues a few years ago and order a 33" scale for that reason- I think you would be happy with something similar

Thanks, I think I'll be looking for something between a 30 - 32" scale.

I may get in touch with the FBass folks and find out what a custom build might run.

 

[Chace90]

I'm not in the know, but I bet they'd be up for a short scale build!

 

[31HZ]

It's funny, I have a BNF5 that is 34" scale, but it feels *markedly* different than my stock-scale 34.5" BNF5. I suspect that this is because of the "to the right" offset inherent in the BN ergos.

 

[MusicMuse]

They have and can still do a 30” scale, however, they typically recommend going no shorter 32.5” for the best tone and feel.

Note: They can’t go any shorter than 34” on the Deluxe BN Series due to the pickups’ strong magnetic pull. Even then they’d recommend sticking to the 34.5”.

 

[phillipkregg]

They have and can still do a 30” scale, however, they typically recommend going no shorter 32.5” for the best tone and feel.

Note: They can’t go any shorter than 34” on the Deluxe BN Series due to the pickups’ strong magnetic pull. Even then they’d recommend sticking to the 34.5”.

Do you know if that 32.5” suggestion is for a 5 with a low B? The short scale FBass I saw was tuned EADGC.

If the 32.5 was for a BEADG tuning, I think that would be just the ticket for me.

 

[McKemy_Dude]

They have and can still do a 30” scale, however, they typically recommend going no shorter 32.5” for the best tone and feel.

Note: They can’t go any shorter than 34” on the Deluxe BN Series due to the pickups’ strong magnetic pull. Even then they’d recommend sticking to the 34.5”.

I have a 33" BN6 Deluxe and it is great.

 

[MusicMuse]

Do you know if that 32.5” suggestion is for a 5 with a low B? The short scale FBass I saw was tuned EADGC.

If the 32.5 was for a BEADG tuning, I think that would be just the ticket for me.

Correct - if doing B-G tuning, they recommend no shorter than 32.5". If doing E-C, then 30" would be just fine.

 

[JRMK]

Just realized I have my BN5 for 6months and have not put battery into preamp yet playing passive all the time and it sounds amazing just like that. Pushing tone for active mode works as a mute button.

Anyone sporting their F's this way?

 

[swedbass]

Hi fellow F bassers! Here is a new tune that I used my BN6 on. It's called 'The Beardless Man' and features guitarist Andrew Synowiec. I hope you dig it and will inspire you to work on your bass chords!

Here are links to listen to the tune: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Gnal]

@swedbass that was awesome! Thank you for posting it.