FBass Finish Delemma Help!... big pics... sorry

[puff father]

update

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

I really like it's grain pattern. Natural would be my first choice. A transluscent finish would also be cool. I'd probably choose Amber.

 

[GRoberts]

Wow! What amazing grain! Is that a one piece body? Sweet! Auburn Burst, Charcoalburst are all cool, as long as they are translucent so you can see that incredible grain. You can't go wrong. Keep us posted with updated progress pics. Did you decide on the color yet? Gary

 

[J.Wolf]

that is some sweet grain. My F has a burst finish that is light enough to not obscure the grain, except at the edges. If you really like the grain pattern but want a burst, George can do a burst that still shows off the grain.


But yeah, my vote, don't go for the opaque scotch plaid finish!

 

[MAJOR METAL]

I think F basses have some of the nicest grained ash out their.

 

[west*coast*bass]

That is a gorgeous body and I'm sure that the finish you chose will be perfect.

Congrats!

 

[instigata]

is it just me, or do you LOVE the simplicity of this bass too?

just.... three knobs, clean look. nice finish. OH BABY. thats cool.

 

[GRoberts]

is it just me, or do you LOVE the simplicity of this bass too?

just.... three knobs, clean look. nice finish. OH BABY. thats cool.

Yes, it portrays understated elegance for sure. But I still prefer the 3 band active Preamp that is standard issue on F Bass BN5's. It is without a doubt, the MOST musical onboard preamp I have ever heard or used. It is simple to use and intuitive. I am an F Bass advocate for life. F Basses are my benchmark reference against which all others are judged pure and simple. It is the ultimate in 'one-bass-does-it-all' - Gary

 

[Figjam]

Any reason the thumbrest is semicircular?

 

[Ostinato]

I think FBass has two grain enhancements, black and natural. If it were me I'd go for natural enhancement with a trans white finish. That would be one handsome bass IMO.

 

[puff father]

It looks like this now...

I am very happy with it.

 

[Ostinato]

It looks like this now...

I am very happy with it.

Heeeeyyyy...nice!

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

Man, that's sweet! So much for my earlier suggestion for a natural finish. That burst looks killer.

Congrats.

 

[Andy Brown]

Auburn burst? Looks killer.

 

[puff father]

Auburn burst? Looks killer.

Auburn burst, indeed!

 

[GRoberts]

That is nothing short of a Masterpiece! Stunning. Congrats. Play your F bass a LOT! ...and show it off in public! It deserves to be seen! and most of all, ...heard!

 

[Debased]

I dunno if George still offers it, but his hand-rubbed oil finish looks amazing on ash. Mine is swamp ash and maple; it looks and feels like polished bone, and the neck never gets grungy with sweat during gigs like a lacquered finish.

 

[puff father]

That looks awesome. I would have loved an oil finish over the burst! George suggested the lacquer so I said ok. The neck is oil finish. BTW

 

[Debased]

You definitely have the best of both worlds with a lacquered body and oiled neck. Your bass is absolutely stunning That's one beautiful piece of ash; it almost looks book-matched. The finish complements the grain perfectly---great choice---and the pickups and rear cavity cover are amazingly well matched to the body grain.

I wonder if George could make you some maple knobs to match the fingerboard...

Congratulations on a fabulous F Bass.

 

[JPJ]

Auburn burst, indeed!

Definately one of my favs. I loved this one below....it's the little brother to AJ's BN6. You can NEVER go wrong with an F Bass in auburn burst! Congrats on the new bass.