Club Fbass (thread 13)

[BassJuju]

I have seen more “silver” knobs over the past few years. I’m purely speculating, but I considered it a design decision more than a supply challenge.

FWIW… FBass build quality exceeds most builders charging as much if not more than FBass prices.

 

[kevk]

I've noticed that F Bass are now installing small aluminum knobs in place of the hand carved blackwood knobs that were once standard. I just saw a recent BN5 build at Long & McQuade's Markham and noticed the aluminum knobs.

Let's hope that this is just a temporary Covid induced supply issue and not a permanent change. Seeing as F Basses prices have jumped significantly recently, especially here in Canada. Now more than ever, it's paramount that F Bass maintain their exceptional standards for their customer base, pun definitely intended. Just my opinion of course.

They still do ebony knobs… I specifically requested (recently) aluminum knobs, to match the hardware/color scheme I was after…

I have an AC6 build in the que, with the standard ebony knobs…think it just depends on model and customer preference. The build quality is still second to none!

 

[soong]

Most people, myself included are actually opting for the chrome knobs…

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Wood knobs sound better!!! And are lighter (it IS tb, after all)

As long as they’re still available. I dig mine.

 

[EYBABA7200]

I wonder if they sell polished wooden control knobs individually.

 

[BassJuju]

I wonder if they sell polished wooden control knobs individually.

I’ve asked…

 

[tombowlus]

Wood knobs sound better!!! And are lighter (it IS tb, after all)

As long as they’re still available. I dig mine.
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You have my BN5's twin sister!

 

[jim nolte]

They still do ebony knobs… I specifically requested (recently) aluminum knobs, to match the hardware/color scheme I was after…View attachment 4764822
I have an AC6 build in the que, with the standard ebony knobs…think it just depends on model and customer preference. The build quality is still second to none!

They still do ebony knobs… I specifically requested (recently) aluminum knobs, to match the hardware/color scheme I was after…View attachment 4764822
I have an AC6 build in the que, with the standard ebony knobs…think it just depends on model and customer preference. The build quality is still second to none!

Are they ebony now, my BN5 has African Blackwood knobs which used to be the standard.

 

[jim nolte]

Now this raised another question for me if this is a compound radius , what radius the string contour at the saddle must mimic ? 16”? Or some average number like 13” ?

I always set my strings by feel only, never measured a string height in my life, on my BN5 I followed the curvature of the pickup cover and set the overall height to my liking YMMD

 

[Planetguitar]

Yes, I lower my action as low as possible for each string. If one string is too low, I will raise it to match height of the other strings.

I always set my strings by feel only, never measured a string height in my life, on my BN5 I followed the curvature of the pickup cover and set the overall height to my liking YMMD

 

[MusicMuse]

Metal knobs are now the standard configuration. Apparently replacing the ebony knobs was becoming a consuming warranty issue.

 

[jim nolte]

Metal knobs are now the standard configuration. Apparently replacing the ebony knobs was becoming a consuming warranty issue.

Interesting, I wonder if you could special order them if you agreed to sign a waiver on the warranty

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I would bet they charge you more for them now, and that would cover the warranty expenses

 

[emjazz]

Has anyone else seen Janek's new F Bass? Really unique and beautiful

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Has anyone else seen Janek's new F Bass? Really unique and beautiful

Janek Gwizdala on Instagram: "New bass day! @fbassinc really pulled out all the stops on this one. Spectacular instrument. Can’t wait to put in some serious hours practice with it. Luckily I don’t have to explain it like this to Chelsea and it wasn’t free! #newbass #fbass #custombass #bassguitar"

 

[BassJuju]

Cool bass… I love the spalted top. Is that like a BNF body with a frets?

 

[31HZ]

Janek Gwizdala on Instagram: "New bass day! @fbassinc really pulled out all the stops on this one. Spectacular instrument. Can’t wait to put in some serious hours practice with it. Luckily I don’t have to explain it like this to Chelsea and it wasn’t free! #newbass #fbass #custombass #bassguitar"

Got a pic for those of us who can't access IG? I'd love to see it.

 

[BassJuju]

Got a pic for those of us who can't access IG? I'd love to see it.

Bad photo… it’s from a video.

 

[EYBABA7200]

Metal knobs are now the standard configuration. Apparently replacing the ebony knobs was becoming a consuming warranty issue.

Oh boy. My is missing one. Waiting for the former owner to find it for me.

 

[BassJuju]

I talked with Marcel… warranty issues were troubling, but really I think it was FBass providing customer service above and beyond. There’s onlya few luthiers that do what George and Co. Do for their customers and have the initial build quality.

In addition, customer preference and orders were leaving that way.

I used to have a guy from whom I could order knobs. Looking for another and hoping to order a set from Marcel.