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My new FBB is here!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Jason Carota, Jul 18, 2003.

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  1. Jul 18, 2003 #1
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    Picked up my new FBB custom six string (#1065-02) this past Wednesday.

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    All I can say is, WOW! I got the exact tone I wanted simply by boosting the highs and mids slightly and adding a quarter turn to the trim pot - the preamp of my Ashdown is set FLAT. The B string is tight and deep. Construction of #65 is top notch, and the action is low and fast with no buzzing to be found anywhere. This bass actually feels lighter and balances better than my Warwick!

    Complete specs are as follows:

    Top: Spalted Maple
    Back: Swamp Ash
    Neck: Wenge mains with Jatoba stringers
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Nut: Lignum Vitae
    Pickups: Bartolini M56C
    Preamp: Bartolini NTMB (9 volt)
    Misc: ABM bridge, Gotoh tuners, Schaller straplocks
     
  2. Jul 18, 2003 #2
    Basho

    Basho Guest

    Jul 6, 2003
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Wow, that looks freaking huge. Pretty nice too.
     
  3. Jul 18, 2003 #3
    Bernie Connors

    Bernie Connors Supporting Member

    Apr 2, 2002
    Indiana, USA
    Very cool bass man!

    Matt does great work.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2003 #4
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    That looks great! Any more pics?
     
  5. Jul 19, 2003 #5
    SoComSurfing

    SoComSurfing Mercedes Benz Superdome. S 127. R 22. S 12-13.

    Feb 15, 2002
    Mobile, Al
    Holy Geeze, Jason! That is amazing!! I love the top! :hyper:
     
  6. Jul 19, 2003 #6
    Groovecenter

    Groovecenter Guest

    Apr 10, 2003
    Brooklyn/Buffalo (home/school)
    That bass looks really amazing, I love the looks. Post some clips if ya can!!!
     
  7. Jul 19, 2003 #7
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    That's my favorite FBB so far!

    Congrats!!
    Jeff
     
  8. Jul 19, 2003 #8
    godoze

    godoze

    Oct 21, 2002
    excellent !
     
  9. Jul 19, 2003 #9
    Ryan Berry

    Ryan Berry Guest

    Dec 1, 2001
    Merrimack, NH
    That is the best looking FBB I've seen. Usually I dont like how they look but that one is beautiful.
     
  10. Jul 19, 2003 #10
    Dave Siff

    Dave Siff

    Apr 10, 2000
    Avondale Estates, GA, USA
    That is one awesome bass. Congrats!
     
  11. Jul 19, 2003 #11
    Woodchuck

    Woodchuck

    Apr 21, 2000
    Atlanta (Grant Park!)
    Gallien Krueger for the last 12 years!
    Same here.
     
  12. Jul 19, 2003 #12
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
    Wow!!! You guys are really trying to make me like single cuts. This is the best looking FBB I've seen to date, single or double cut.

    From the picture the fret board looks like pao ferro. Is Macassar Ebony that light, or is it just a lighting thing?

    Peace,

    James
     
  13. Jul 19, 2003 #13
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    Thanks, everyone, for all the comments!

    Bryan R. Tyler

    I'll try and get some more pics up later (late tonight, maybe.)

    Groovecenter

    I'll post sound clips eventually, but it may be a while.

    malthumb

    The board is Macassar Ebony. You are right, malthumb, the lighting in the picture makes it look much lighter than it really is.
     
  14. Jul 19, 2003 #14
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    Ok, here are some more pics:

    Back:

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  15. Jul 19, 2003 #15
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    Close up of the top:

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  16. Jul 19, 2003 #16
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    Headstock:

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  17. Jul 20, 2003 #17
    Andrew Jones

    Andrew Jones Inactive

    Feb 28, 2001
    Northampton Mass
    YAH MAN! NICE!


    When you comming down to the big city so we can try each others new basses!



    AJ


    ps. needs a better name than #65;)
     
  18. Jul 20, 2003 #18
    Tom Howland

    Tom Howland Supporting Member

    Feb 11, 2003
    Hi, Jason great looking bass.
    I'am waiting for 6-string fretless FBB.
    Talked to Matt should have my bass by mid, Aug.
    I also have bart, M56C pickup
    And Ligum Vitae nut.
    After seeing your bass, wish I went with wenge neck.
    Enjoy FBB Basses Rock!!!!
     
  19. Jul 20, 2003 #19
    FLOYDtheBARBER

    FLOYDtheBARBER Guest

    Nov 5, 2002
    Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
    best singlecut i've ever seen. and i love the top; it's not too busy, but the figuring is nice.
    congrats!
     
  20. Jul 20, 2003 #20
    Zoot H Rollo

    Zoot H Rollo

    May 10, 2000
    Redmond, WA
    Matt sure knows what he's doing!

    ++++++++++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    f
     
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