I had a BNF5, and think the ball end rested against the back of the bridge when stringing through(?)
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That was my first move, but posted here as well, just to cover everything! To close the loop, this is a pic of what was going on!May be worthwhile sending Marcel at FBass a quick note - he'll have insight if there is any to be had. And I think they like to keep track of where their basses end up
Yes. Marcel told me that they used those "floating" washers for a while, and then switched to set-in washers. The bass is totally fine now.
Some wild B Stock listings just went up.
Black Cherry Deluxe 5 and a Myrtle 4.
Black Cherry Deluxe 5 and a Myrtle 4.
that ACP4 is…interesting. I’d love to hear it.
$8350 - $9350 CDN for "B-Stock" level basses??? I love this brand but prices are getting a little ridiculous no?
I’m thinking very seriously about a 33” 18mm VF5. There was one floating around here for a bit. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with that spec on a VF?
Thanks!
Thanks!
To be fair, those are some pretty fancy basses there- that myrtle top is gorgeous (FBass has charged over $1k for tops as long as I remember), and has a roasted body and neck; the Deluxe one has the cool color shift paint, roasted neck and board and the deluxe pickups/electronics. You can still get a standard BN5 for under $5k, if you lay off the options, and that will still be a world class bass, if not super blinged out. My blue beauty runs neck and neck with my much pricier USA MTD and Sadowsky NYC.you’re not kidding. Finally caught up to Fodera. Still no 30k Anthony Jackson bass.
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Absolutely some beautiful work. And I’m glad F Bass is kicking strong in this world. I’d happily order another BN5 with no custom options and love it.
Just checked out the Builder earlier this week after a few years. When did they implement these price increases on new builds? It looks like it's gone up by almost 2500AUD. A basic spec BN5 is around $8k AUD now...
I mean, some would say F basses have been underpriced for a while and now they're doing a bit of catch up..
I mean, some would say F basses have been underpriced for a while and now they're doing a bit of catch up..
I have thought this too. They kept the price the same for so long. We got super comfy. I respect that. the jump is a lot but you pay for quality and quality control. They are top notch
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I’ve written more than one reply today and deleted it. I’m just going to say this…
1. FBass = best value around
a. Fit and finish is second to none
b. Tone variety is from A-Z and new letters too
c. Customer service off the charts— it crushes the closest competitor other than Alembic and that is neck and neck
2. Are folks really surprised that goods and services are more in 2024 than they were 2020?
1. FBass = best value around
a. Fit and finish is second to none
b. Tone variety is from A-Z and new letters too
c. Customer service off the charts— it crushes the closest competitor other than Alembic and that is neck and neck
2. Are folks really surprised that goods and services are more in 2024 than they were 2020?
No one disputing any of that. The 30% price increase is what it is. I'm glad to have one.
I think it also depends where you get it from - the builder prices are what F Bass would charge, a dealer can do better
