Club Fbass (thread 13)

[dwc3690]

Thank you! I'd really love to get it back (if possible).

 

[basses55]

Not too long now.....just a few weeks

 

[Tom7]

Not too long now.....just a few weeks

Alder?

 

[basses55]

Nope...ash/ Indian rosewood.

 

[Dave Hill]

@basses55, what are your goals with this bass as opposed to the others you have/had?

 

[basses55]

Different kind of balance between warmth and punch.

 

[Tom7]

Nope...ash/ Indian rosewood.

Interesting. 60s positions or 70s then?

 

[basses55]

70s. There's a few special specs on this one also I'll mention when its finished and post the pic.

 

[chris lykins]

Was playing my F bass at practice last night and was blown away by how even notes were string to string in the mix. Wish the nut was a little wider but man theres a lot of things that are just right on this bass! Stays in position no matter how you wear it, light, and beautiful!

 

[jim nolte]

Was playing my F bass at practice last night and was blown away by how even notes were string to string in the mix. Wish the nut was a little wider but man theres a lot of things that are just right on this bass! Stays in position no matter how you wear it, light, and beautiful!

BN or VF? I find when I only play my BN for a couple of weeks and then strap on one of my other basses they tend to feel bulky by comparison . I could see a day where it's my only bass along with another BN or Studio model. Have yet to try out a VF anywhere. There is a gorgeous trans red VF in the classifieds right now. Jim

 

[Black Bart]

BN or VF? I find when I only play my BN for a couple of weeks and then strap on one of my other basses they tend to feel bulky by comparison . I could see a day where it's my only bass along with another BN or Studio model. Have yet to try out a VF anywhere. There is a gorgeous trans red VF in the classifieds right now. Jim

I feel the same way, my BN4 is more like an extension of me. I really haven't played my other bass since I got the BN4, but will keep it as a back up just in case.

 

[jim nolte]

I feel the same way, my BN4 is more like an extension of me. I really haven't played my other bass since I got the BN4, but will keep it as a back up just in case.

My SR5 and 55-02 are in the local CL right now, just never play them. My BN5 and '65 Jazz are going to be it for awhile. Jim

 

[Black Bart]

My SR5 and 55-02 are in the local CL right now, just never play them. My BN5 and '65 Jazz are going to be it for awhile. Jim

Funny, my other bass is a Lakland (4-63) as well, great, but definitely not on par IMHO with the BN4.

 

[chris lykins]

Its this beauty

 

[Black Bart]

Its this beautyView attachment 689102

Drop dead gorgeous top!

I really love the burls that F Bass uses, they really seem to care about the product they put out.

 

[chris lykins]

Yeah even the fingerboard is a light birdseye which got washed out in my picture.

 

[jim nolte]

Its this beautyView attachment 689102

That is a beauty!! Very cool indeed!

 

[GHOST AT]

Its this beautyView attachment 689102

For me there is no middle ground with Buckeye Burl I either love it or hate it,depending on the piece. Chris I love this Buckeye !!!

 

[chris lykins]

Thanks guys, Im afraid my photo skills don't do it justice. How do you guys run your pickup heights? With the radiused covers I some times find myself hitting the covers and kind of stumbling on fast runs crossing the A string. I know its technique more then anything (hence the popularity of ramps with the "jazz shredders") but I'm curious. I know its the finish on the covers somewhat.

 

[robthebassplaye]

For me. lower is always safer. Less interaction between the strings and the PUPs, and volume can always be made up somewhere else in the chain. I've had my Fbass covers get in the way a bit, and I lowered them, with no real tangible effect on the sound, IMHO.