It's weird--but very reasurring--to see them build 4-strings for their stock inventory.
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It's weird--but very reasurring--to see them build 4-strings for their stock inventory.
Well then it’s like 2 basses in one
I remember seeing Dave A. was selling it. I remember when Dave B. was selling a lot of his basses from the Aguilar artist loft (RIP to those cool videos), and most of his stuff was all replaced with Aggie pickups and electronics.
They’re 80% of a 5 string
It does seem like 4’s are coming back in popularity- not that I am (or ever was) cool, but it used to be the cool cats with 5ers, but now, 4’s are hip too. Play what you like!
I have 2 4 strings (a p and a j), but I’m so comfortable on the 5 now, they never get used. Imho, a 5 string FSO p doesn’t look right or sound as good- ymmv. I think the j’s do though…
Just wanted to pop in and say that I am the very happy new owner of this fine instrument. 
(I took it straight out of the box to a gig and it was fabulous!) The 34"/16mm build works very well for me; I had to place it face-to-face with my Zon TJ6 to convince myself that it was narrower than that instrument's 16.5mm. And while the other BN/BNFs that I've owned have all been a bit too "polite" sounding for my general tone preferences in a dense band mix, this one is not.
This is by FAR the most I've ever spent on an instrument, and I was prepared to be disappointed as a result of being super picky in order to justify the cost to myself, but it hasn't happened AT ALL. I think I'll be putting more than a few basses on the market soon -- partly to finance this purchase, but largely to pare down a collection of instruments that suddenly strikes me as much more redundant and unnecessary than it had before this one arrived.
I'll take a current pic sometime soon, but here's one of Donovan's pics from when he listed it for sale:
(I took it straight out of the box to a gig and it was fabulous!) The 34"/16mm build works very well for me; I had to place it face-to-face with my Zon TJ6 to convince myself that it was narrower than that instrument's 16.5mm. And while the other BN/BNFs that I've owned have all been a bit too "polite" sounding for my general tone preferences in a dense band mix, this one is not.This is by FAR the most I've ever spent on an instrument, and I was prepared to be disappointed as a result of being super picky in order to justify the cost to myself, but it hasn't happened AT ALL. I think I'll be putting more than a few basses on the market soon -- partly to finance this purchase, but largely to pare down a collection of instruments that suddenly strikes me as much more redundant and unnecessary than it had before this one arrived.
I'll take a current pic sometime soon, but here's one of Donovan's pics from when he listed it for sale:
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Just wanted to pop in and say that I am the very happy new owner of this fine instrument.
This is by FAR the most I've ever spent on an instrument, and I was prepared to be disappointed as a result of being super picky in order to justify the cost to myself, but it hasn't happened AT ALL. I think I'll be putting more than a few basses on the market soon -- partly to finance this purchase, but largely to pare down a collection of instruments that suddenly strikes me as much more redundant and unnecessary than it had before this one arrived.
I'll take a current pic sometime soon, but here's one of Donovan's pics from when he listed it for sale:
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Very nice!! I know you’ll like it!
FBass’s have that effect. Hard to play other things when one of those is around.
I wasJust wanted to pop in and say that I am the very happy new owner of this fine instrument.
This is by FAR the most I've ever spent on an instrument, and I was prepared to be disappointed as a result of being super picky in order to justify the cost to myself, but it hasn't happened AT ALL. I think I'll be putting more than a few basses on the market soon -- partly to finance this purchase, but largely to pare down a collection of instruments that suddenly strikes me as much more redundant and unnecessary than it had before this one arrived.
I'll take a current pic sometime soon, but here's one of Donovan's pics from when he listed it for sale:
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hard over that bass- just gorgeous!!! Congratulations on your purchase!
It is *exactly* how I would spec one if I ordered one (except I might consider a Sinker Redwood top as well, and possibly chrome hardware instead of black).
34″ Scale Length
16mm String Spacing (changes neck, body, and pickup dimensions)
Ash Body
Figured/Crotch Walnut Top #2
Matching Walnut Finger Ramp (taped on)
Gloss finish with black enhanced grain
Highly Figured Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
Pearloid Maple Leaf Serial # inlay
Volume/Blend Wiring
Black Hardware
Marcel let me know that my AC6 FL is ‘close’ to completion! Been trying not to think about it—makes time go by faster. 
Played my entire stable yesterday…the FBass preamp (and stock strings)…just something special going on there! I’m really appreciating the Trans Oly White finish more and more. (Lol—19mm spacing resembles an LA freeway, but fairly easy to navigate, given the spec’d extra-thin asymmetrical neck…) AC sibling arriving soon!
Played my entire stable yesterday…the FBass preamp (and stock strings)…just something special going on there! I’m really appreciating the Trans Oly White finish more and more. (Lol—19mm spacing resembles an LA freeway, but fairly easy to navigate, given the spec’d extra-thin asymmetrical neck…) AC sibling arriving soon!Marcel let me know that my AC6 FL is ‘close’ to completion! Been trying not to think about it—makes time go by faster.
Sounds like you and I are in the same boat. I have a classic that is “close” and I know I try not to think about it as well. Looking forward to seeing yours. I’ve wanted an AC since I got my first BN.
Just wanted to pop in and say that I am the very happy new owner of this fine instrument.
This is by FAR the most I've ever spent on an instrument, and I was prepared to be disappointed as a result of being super picky in order to justify the cost to myself, but it hasn't happened AT ALL. I think I'll be putting more than a few basses on the market soon -- partly to finance this purchase, but largely to pare down a collection of instruments that suddenly strikes me as much more redundant and unnecessary than it had before this one arrived.
I'll take a current pic sometime soon, but here's one of Donovan's pics from when he listed it for sale:
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Congrats. So you were the member that bought this one. A lot of us were watching this bass. It's spectacular.
You might want to join the F Bass Club on Facebook. Tom, the previous member that moderated this club runs it. Cool fan club there.
I believe this is a video of your bass:
They even made the poles match the spacing, impressive for 16 mm!
A couple glamor shots in natural lighting.
There’s a very nice looking NAMM 2018 - 40th Anniversary Model vf5 with Alder wings and Ash center block available on reverb right now at a friendly price.
No affiliation, I just got excited about it, but really don’t need it as I’m so happy with what I’ve got. Hope it might work out for one of you.
F Bass VF5 2018 - Natural Matte | Reverb
No affiliation, I just got excited about it, but really don’t need it as I’m so happy with what I’ve got. Hope it might work out for one of you.
F Bass VF5 2018 - Natural Matte | Reverb
Got around to doing a little recording with the F Bass and my modular synth rig. F Bass has a little post processing but it is just bass set to bridge + neck PUs in single coil mode going into the interface.
Now that my roasted ash BN5 has been restored to its former glory with a brand new F Bass preamp, I thought it was time for a family shot. I feel very fortunate to own these amazing basses.
let me know if that brown fade on the left ever feels neglected
I’ve received several messages since acquiring that bass. Get in line.
I’ve received several messages since acquiring that bass. Get in line.
I can see why.
No worries. I think a transparent sea foam could be in my ordering future.
