Club Fbass (thread 13)

[Whippet]

Whippet,
I'm pretty sure you can get the strings you want here in Tokyo.
Try Ikebe Bass Collection or 【デジマート】楽器と音楽機材専門の検索＆総合情報サイト or Invalid Link Removed

got my AC6 at Bass Collection in Shibuya. Unfortunately they had no Thomastiks for a 6 string. Soundhouse told me the same thing. Both told me that 6 string flats and nylons are rarely in demand so they dont carry them .

I did find out that R. Cocco has a high C string that I can buy as an individual string. I'll continue to search for the Labellas and Thomastiks meanwhile.

 

[Whippet]

Right, sorry for forgot to mention the length. Both the Thomastiks and the LaBellas are sufficiently long for the AC6.

Thanks for the information, much appreciated. I was getting a little worried about string length so this information helps out a lot!.

 

[firebass]

got my AC6 at Bass Collection in Shibuya. Unfortunately they had no Thomastiks for a 6 string. Soundhouse told me the same thing. Both told me that 6 string flats and nylons are rarely in demand so they dont carry them .

I did find out that R. Cocco has a high C string that I can buy as an individual string. I'll continue to search for the Labellas and Thomastiks meanwhile.

Ikebe has the Thomastiks. That's where I got mine from. I sold the AC6 but kept the strings.
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[Whippet]

Ikebe has the Thomastiks. That's where I got mine from. I sold the AC6 but kept the strings.
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Nice!

They have it Grandey and Jungle. No wonder I didnt see them at Bass Collection.

Thanks for the info. I will be going over there this weekend! Once again thanks.

 

[Tom7]

 

[Tom7]

Come to think of it, I am kinda itching for a new BN6...

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[Tom7]

 

[narud]

hey guys, selling my vf5 if anyone is looking
For Sale - F Bass VF5 Natural Ash/Maple 70's style

 

[Tom7]

 

[Morfman6]

Just about 2 months from being done! Very excited about this build!!!

Went with the ash tone block and alder wings (along with the larger body option).

 

[Tom7]

View attachment 851794 Just about 2 months from being done! Very excited about this build!!!

Went with the ash tone block and alder wings (along with the larger body option).

I've often wondered about tone blocks and wings... can anyone explain to me, for example, what do you get tonally with an ash tone block and alder wings?

 

[Morfman6]

Marcel suggested it. He feels like it adds more punch to alder. Sounded like a great idea to me

 

[Tom7]

That makes sense. So if you are wanting a punchier alder tone, does that mean the fingerboard will be rosewood?

 

[Morfman6]

I was on the fence between rosewood and ebony. Went with ebony:

 

[Tom7]

I was on the fence between rosewood and ebony. Went with ebony:

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I see. BTW, so did I on my BN6 -- of course I don't have an ash tone block and alder wings though.

 

[JesseMalaska]

I just got a VF5 to accompany my BN5! First gig with it today! Cant wait to take her for a spin!

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[Dave Hill]

Nice pair! I had a VF4. Problem was, like every other bass, my BN5 killed it, lol. Going on 13 years!

 

[Dave Hill]

hey guys, selling my vf5 if anyone is looking
For Sale - F Bass VF5 Natural Ash/Maple 70's style

I know you've long touted this as the most authentic 70's Jazz 5-string. Have you found something better? Finally gonna break down and buy an Alleva, lol?

 

[narud]

I know you've long touted this as the most authentic 70's Jazz 5-string. Have you found something better? Finally gonna break down and buy an Alleva, lol?

HA! No, the reality is I liked the idea of 5 string versions of my old basses more than actually having them. I have a 74 and a war horse modded 76 that's my main bass. The f bass never left my house. I bought a carvin jb5 to still have a 5 string 70s jazz although that's turned into a nightmare and its in for warranty repairs.

 

[Morfman6]

Getting closer: