Club Fbass (thread 13)

[MattLplaysBass]

Donovan at Fretspot sells them. They still ain't cheap.

https://www.fretspot.com/

I haven't used Super Steps in a long time, so can't compare, but LaBella does make the F Bass strings. They're a few $$$ cheaper, but not a ton.

 

[mngnt]

Is there a US distributor of Fbass strings. Shipping is a little high from Canada. Has anyone used the LaBella Super Steps? If so, how close are they to the FBass strings?

It was discussed way back in the thread - I believe the only difference is slightly different gauge.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Yeah, looks like the gauges are a bit different

F Bass

• B: .128″
• E: 102″
• A: .085″
• D: .063″
• G: .043″

La Bella

• B: .128″
• E: 105″
• A: .085″
• D: .065″
• G: .045″

In the fine print, looks like it may also be the scale length

"Our strings are wound for us specifically in an Extra Long Scale for modern F Basses (34” & 34.5” with the current headstock design). Note that the strings will not work on our older 34” basses with the B or E string tuners closer to the nut. If they’re strung on a regular 34 inch scale or shorter, then the windings may snap at the tuner peg. There is a transition of taper windings at the peg end of the string, and as soon as the larger diameter wind starts to wrap on the post, the core will snap. The problem is worsened on smaller diameter tuner posts. Before winding, the installer needs to lay them out to make sure the larger windings do not wrap on the posts. If so, the user needs to use 34 inch scale strings or shorter. If the player wants exposed core strings, they may need to purchase regular scale, 34” LaBella Super Steps, but still check the length before winding around the posts."

 

[Dave Hill]

Fretspot

 

[31HZ]

I had no idea. Looks like it just barely makes it on my old-school, strung-through-body, ebony bridge BNF5. (To be clear, photo is of F Bass strings.)

 

[kevk]

Getting close! Marcel sent me a progress pic…NBD towards the end of next month!

 

[JRMK]

Getting close! Marcel sent me a progress pic…NBD towards the end of next month! View attachment 4702619

What finish is that? Oly White? Is it nitro? Perfect blend of transluscency and solid color!

 

[wthompson007]

Here's a little 'pop tart' I did for the Mrs with a Beatles style ending. Just for fun, so....

 

[BassJuju]

Here's a little 'pop tart' I did for the Mrs with a Beatles style ending. Just for fun, so....

Dude… that’s cool…. Great job!!

 

[wthompson007]

Dude… that’s cool…. Great job!!

Thanks, just having some fun in the man cave

 

[monsterthompson]

Here's a little 'pop tart' I did for the Mrs with a Beatles style ending. Just for fun, so....

That was fun!

 

[Dave Hill]

 

[wthompson007]

Scott can make a piece of plywood sound awesome. The tones he can get with a BN5.......fahgetaboutit!!
Cool he mentioned Rich Brown too, we shared a stage a while back. Needless to say I got Completely schooled.

 

[kittywithabanjo]

Rich brown is fantastic not that well known but really top notch.

 

[wthompson007]

Rich brown is fantastic not that well known but really top notch.

Also a really cool, super humble cat.

 

[kevk]

What finish is that? Oly White? Is it nitro? Perfect blend of transluscency and solid color!

Transparent Oly White…Marcel and I thought it would look best with chrome hardware, including the knobs. I’m really excited…build is turning out as I’d envisioned!

 

[JuanG]

Here's my first video with this custom made BN5. I was unsure about adding the ramp but I am very glad I did! Enjoy it!

 

[wthompson007]

Here's my first video with this custom made BN5. I was unsure about adding the ramp but I am very glad I did! Enjoy it!

Nice tone. What's that finish, it looks like some kind of matte fade

 

[JRMK]

Here's my first video with this custom made BN5. I was unsure about adding the ramp but I am very glad I did! Enjoy it!

bn5 settings please, strings and signal chain.

mY fRiEnD iS aSkInG

 

[JuanG]

bn5 settings please, strings and signal chain.

mY fRiEnD iS aSkInG

Tell your friend that I went from bass direct to my Epifani UL901 and then XLR output directly to audio interface to Logic. Bass head was flat. I just got the bass so I am experimenting with EQ totally flat (no boost whatsoever) and the tone knob was probably all the way open. Using the Fbass strings since just got the bass a couple of months ago !