I will certainly miss seeing your latest beautiful creations!
Be at rest.
Be at rest.
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RIP Randall Wyn Fullmer
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This is sad news. I've always been drawn to his instruments. Posted are two videos I remember with a Wyn bass. This is the same studio that my old band's never released album was recorded in. The owner of the studio is the guitar player, Johnny Lee Schell. The bass player is singing into the same SM7B mic I very likely sang into. Between takes I would lean (very gently) against the Hammond organ being used here. What a great band these guys are.
Edit: So far I can't find any info on the Internet regarding his passing.
M. M.
Edit: So far I can't find any info on the Internet regarding his passing.
M. M.
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- Apr 3, 2003
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[Copied in part from the Wyn basses thread] Definitely a very sad day. Randall was not only a gifted luthier, but a wonderful person, as well. I first met him in person at the inaugural Bass Gear Magazine Luthiers Round Table GTG held at the 2012 NAMM Show.
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You may recognize some of the other gents in that photo. From left to right, it's me, Gerald Marleaux, Carey Nordstrand, Ken Lawrence, Mike Pedulla, George Furlanetto, Joe Zon, Sheldon Dingwall, Randall, Pete Skjold, Mike Kinal, and Dan Lenard.
This was also about the time that I received my Wyn 5-string, which was reviewed in Bass Gear Magazine, and which I own and love to this day.
Man, it's definitely hard to process his loss. RIP, Randall.
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You may recognize some of the other gents in that photo. From left to right, it's me, Gerald Marleaux, Carey Nordstrand, Ken Lawrence, Mike Pedulla, George Furlanetto, Joe Zon, Sheldon Dingwall, Randall, Pete Skjold, Mike Kinal, and Dan Lenard.
This was also about the time that I received my Wyn 5-string, which was reviewed in Bass Gear Magazine, and which I own and love to this day.
Man, it's definitely hard to process his loss. RIP, Randall.
Another beautiful Wyn build!
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Wyn basses, Randall only built 15-16 basses during a class year build and there was a 2-3 years, or longer, waiting list.
All of his basses were custom builds from customer specs/wants, and all done by hand by only one man, Randall Wyn Fullmer.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Wyn basses, Randall only built 15-16 basses during a class year build and there was a 2-3 years, or longer, waiting list.
All of his basses were custom builds from customer specs/wants, and all done by hand by only one man, Randall Wyn Fullmer.
Another interesting aspect about Randall’s build process is that every bass in the build group has to finish each processing step before moving on to the next step as a group.
I suspect that this allowed him to really focus on that aspect of the build for each bass.
I suspect that this allowed him to really focus on that aspect of the build for each bass.
About 8 years ago I was starving for knowledge as a new bass builder. I called Randall and we talked for an hour. He gave me advice and answers to a few questions I had. We emailed every once in while over the years. He was always encouraging and requested pics of my projects. I truly appreciate the time he took to help me, and how kind a person he was. I am very sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Wow that's really sad. Some amazing looking and sounding Wyn basses posted here over the years. Rest easy bass homie.
Man that's tough. I just heard he had stepped away from building because of his health a few weeks ago. I remember watching his documentary and thinking what a cool guy he was. He sure made some beautiful basses. Such a loss. I hope he had a full life with people that he loved and loved him. Sad news.
I loved the documentary about Randall. It seemed like he wanted to complete as many orders as possible until he was physically unable. What a class act RIP.
Thanks for posting this. What a great shot. Think of all the bass building talent represented in this one photo. Plus two guys with legendary knowledge of and experience with high quality bass guitars. It occurred to me that I've been privileged to eat a meal with two of the gentleman pictured here.
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What a great group of human beings, too (present company excluded
). I own at least one bass from each of those luthiers (and I've bought multiple basses from Dan!), and when people ask me if I really need all those basses, my first thought is that it's not just about the instrument, itself, for me. It's more about the relationship with each of those luthiers, and how their personality and passion is exhibited in their instruments. By extension, each instrument becomes a personal relationship, for me, and I know it may sound weird, but I love it. Randy was such an amazing, understated genius of a man. He had so many layers, and everything that I know that he did, he did at the very highest level. There are many very unique aspects about his instruments, and I will certain treasure my Wyn bass forever.
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Copied from Doug Engalla on FB….
Randall Wyn (Randy) Fullmer, 27 April 1950 - 10 July 2023.
The Animation community, and Disney Animation in particular, are saddened by the loss of this talented artist-producer-musician.
After two years studying architecture at Washing State University, a film class captivated Randy's interest in animation, and he applied to the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). He graduated from CalArts in 1974 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
After graduation, Randy spent roughly seven years running his own animation business producing works such as medical, scientific and other educational films; segments for Sesame Street; television commercials; and Saturday morning television programs. From 1983 to 1987, Randy animated effects for Don Bluth's video game projects Dragon's Lair and Space Ace, worked for John Dykstra's special effects company Apogee, and for Filmation Studios' various television projects.
Randy's first Disney Animation project was for the Toon Town sequence of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT and from there it became a career at the Studio that spanned 18 years. Randy did effects animation for films that included OLIVER & COMPANY and THE LITTLE MERMAID, was a Visual Effects Animation Supervisor on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; was Artistic Coordinator for films that included THE LION KING, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME; and for Pixar Animation Studios, the first TOY STORY. Randy moved into the role of Producer (collaborating with director Mark Dindal) on THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE and CHICKEN LITTLE, his last film at Disney Animation.
While he saw his Animation career come to a close with CHICKEN LITTLE, Randy founded Wyn Guitars in 2006, whose specialty was crafting the instruments for musicians, many of whom worked professionally. A documentary was produced to spotlight the work of Wyn Guitars, "Restrung," and can be viewed here:
Randy's humorously gentle and patient manner was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Randall Wyn (Randy) Fullmer, 27 April 1950 - 10 July 2023.
The Animation community, and Disney Animation in particular, are saddened by the loss of this talented artist-producer-musician.
After two years studying architecture at Washing State University, a film class captivated Randy's interest in animation, and he applied to the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). He graduated from CalArts in 1974 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
After graduation, Randy spent roughly seven years running his own animation business producing works such as medical, scientific and other educational films; segments for Sesame Street; television commercials; and Saturday morning television programs. From 1983 to 1987, Randy animated effects for Don Bluth's video game projects Dragon's Lair and Space Ace, worked for John Dykstra's special effects company Apogee, and for Filmation Studios' various television projects.
Randy's first Disney Animation project was for the Toon Town sequence of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT and from there it became a career at the Studio that spanned 18 years. Randy did effects animation for films that included OLIVER & COMPANY and THE LITTLE MERMAID, was a Visual Effects Animation Supervisor on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; was Artistic Coordinator for films that included THE LION KING, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME; and for Pixar Animation Studios, the first TOY STORY. Randy moved into the role of Producer (collaborating with director Mark Dindal) on THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE and CHICKEN LITTLE, his last film at Disney Animation.
While he saw his Animation career come to a close with CHICKEN LITTLE, Randy founded Wyn Guitars in 2006, whose specialty was crafting the instruments for musicians, many of whom worked professionally. A documentary was produced to spotlight the work of Wyn Guitars, "Restrung," and can be viewed here:
Randy's humorously gentle and patient manner was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.
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I waited three years to get started on my first fully custom bass. Randall was so patient and gentle as he walked me through the process. He made it fun, enjoyable and suspenseful. I remember eagerly awaiting update pics or progress posts on social media while meeting other very happy Wyn owners in a community that only existed because of his vision. I also have memories of his kindness and passion when I first met him at NAMM. In retrospect, I think I ordered the bass more because of how great of a person he was. Needless to say the bass turned out amazing… you will definitely be missed Mr. Fullmer.
