Show us your F-Bass

[GRoberts]

It has the same amount of knobs that the Fbass has, so it shouldn't be to bad, but regardless, I'm gassing for both

Yeah, But the F bass Knobs are a bit more intuitive to locate by 'feel' without looking. Not a big deal. Those are both awesome instruments, and versatile!

 

[Dave Hill]

I got my BN4, and man, it is blowing me away! I just flat out love this bass, and I really like George's neck profile on his 4-string.

Yeah, the necks on F's are the perfect size for me! That FB is off the chain! I would still like to get my hands on a BN4 (right after I get my hands on some more money). When can we expect a write-up in "BassGuitar"?

 

[tombowlus]

That has to be my favorite Natural finish F Bass! The fingerboard is off the hook and the matching Spalt maple headstock is pure class! Wow!

Thanks! Actually, it's flamed spalted ambrosia. I'll have to take some shots that do a better job of showing off the flaming on the body. You can see it better in the headstock photo.

And how about that Nordy Vj5 too? Sweet! But I have to admit, all those knobs look a little busy to my eye. Perhaps they are more user friendly in the real world.

Thanks, again! I am equally happy with both the BN4 and the Nordy. Regarding the knobs, you have vol/blend/tone, and bass, mid, and treble, which is very similar to the F Bass vol/vol/tone with bass, mid and treble. Both the Nordy and the F Bass have push/pull for active/passive and for coil tap. Both are quite easy to use and intuitive, at least IME/IMHO, though YMMV.

Tom.

 

[tombowlus]

Yeah, the necks on F's are the perfect size for me! That FB is off the chain! I would still like to get my hands on a BN4 (right after I get my hands on some more money). When can we expect a write-up in "BassGuitar"?

Well, there might be a BN5 in the mag sometime soon....

 

[Baryonyx]

Behold, a very old, passive BNF......

I am digging that heartily! I bet it sings! I find that, even though the newer F basses are very nice, I seem to find more of a charm in the old ones!

 

[Dennis Kong]

I just got an old one. Made in '90 for the Bass Center
in LA. 2 part Gold Finish.
George & I call her the " Golden Girl " George is working on her :touching her
up Finish & putting the upgraded pick-ups & preamp.

The 5 Fender string is a Marcus Miller.. I bought a couple of months ago.

Dennis

 

[tombowlus]

Here are a couple of shots of my new (to me) BN4 and of the BN5 which I was recently able to review:

And some more shots of my BN4:

 

[GRoberts]

What a knockout pair of F basses! So .... Where's that review Tom?

 

[tombowlus]

So .... Where's that review Tom?

Guitar World's Bass Guitar Magazine. It should be in the next issue.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

The top on the five is amazing. Some of the best buckeye I've ever seen. Is that one of the ones that was at the Groove Shoppe?

 

[GRoberts]

Here is my humble, standard, but oh-so beloved F Bass BN5.

 

[johans]

wow, you have a really wild buckeye top there

Here are a couple of shots of my new (to me) BN4 and of the BN5 which I was recently able to review:

 

[tombowlus]

The top on the five is amazing. Some of the best buckeye I've ever seen. Is that one of the ones that was at the Groove Shoppe?

No, that was sent to me by George to review for the mag, and I just forwarded it on to Juan Ortiz at Bass and Beyond.

And yes, that buckeye top is just incredible. Some of my favorite buckeye, for sure.

Tom.

 

[tombowlus]

Here is my humble, standard, but oh-so beloved F Bass BN5.

That is a beauty! And the 'standard' F Basses are anything but 'run of the mill.' FWIW, the BN5 I have on order with George will be a solid northern ash body, blue burst finish, and birdseye board.

Tom.

 

[curt basner]

I agree that even a 'standard' F Bass is a pretty cool instrument. Not that it has anything to do with my owning a standard cherry burst BN5

 

[Quadzilla]

I'm sooooo hooked on my BN4 (below):

That I just bought a BN5!!!!!!!!!!!!! (should have it next week)! :

 

[GRoberts]

Congrats on the BN5! She's a beauty!

 

[tombowlus]

Congrats on the BN5! She's a beauty!

Oh, that is very purdy! You certainly have good taste, Quad.

 

[puff father]

Beautiful trans blue. I bet it's even purtier in person. Congrats.

 

[stedtale]

wow, now that's blue!

nice


enjoy