The Official Bill Fitzmaurice Appreciation Thread

[billfitzmaurice]

Who's the 4th person on the right? What's he do?

Who cares when you have Poppy there?

 

[figuredbass]

Bill is one guy who ALWAYS knows what he's talking about. He has filled in several holes in my knowledge of speakers, audio, and acoustics, and what I've learned from him has proven to be quite valuable. And I love his efficient, no-nonsense delivery!

Thanks, Bill!

 

[1n3]

Good topic. I certainly appreciate the time Bill spends on Talkbass. His posts are always a good read, and educational. Thanks, Bill!

 

[Blues Bass 2]

I'd better give props to Bill also .

Like everyone else I've learned and un-learned more about speakers and how they work than I ever thought possible reading Bills posts . I have incorperated the knowledge he shares on Talkbass in changing my rig to work better and to experiment with different crossovers and drivers in my cabs . I would never have been able to have the success that I enjoy from my rig without his posts and constant stances on what works and doesn't .

Also , anyone who designs horn loaded speaker systems that work in the modern sound arena has my great respect . I've always enjoyed horn systems ever since I started using Altec A7s and JBL 4560s back in the early 70's .Although those systems are way outdated it's nice to see someone who has greatly improved on those designs .

Thanks a ton Bill

 

[eyeballkid]

Why do I appreciate Bill?
cos no matter how many times he has to answer the same questions over and over, or correct myths carried on by long time players, or try to set the path straight for someone with a really dumb idea, he ALWAYS has a helpful presence and he NEVER acts like this:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713519

Hey Bill, could you PLEASE learn to be a Luthier too? folks need your help!

 

[billfitzmaurice]

Hey Bill, could you PLEASE learn to be a Luthier too?

I am, but just doing speakers takes up 25 hours a day. My axe:

 

[fretno]

Awesome bass !

 

[HolmeBass]

Thanks Bill, your posts are always extremely informative and yet also entertaining. Thanks for making the world of bass sound better. (And damn, nice axe you're working on!).

 

[billfitzmaurice]

(And damn, nice axe you're working on!).

I've been playing it about 15 years now.

 

[SactoBass]

I've been playing it about 15 years now.

Does that bass provide better dispersion holding it and playing it vertically as compared to horizontally?

(sorry......couldn't resist)

...just being silly..............I'm at my desk and work, and I just can't focus on work for some reason.

 

[JimmyM]

those look sort of like those spellbinders stanley clarke is using.

 

[SactoBass]

those look sort of like those spellbinders stanley clarke is using.

What exactly *IS* that bass, anyway? I don't think I have ever seen one like it.

 

[LOLeaux]

When BFM talks, people listen. Doubt it not!

 

[s_mcsleazy]

if talkbass was to have a kinda mount rushmore thing then the 4 faces would be

behndy, johnk, jimmym and bill

 

[billfitzmaurice]

What exactly *IS* that bass, anyway? I don't think I have ever seen one like it.

That's because it's one of a kind, and you haven't seen me play it.

 

[JimmyM]

Why not? Everyone is a star on Youtube!

 

[frankieg]

Heck yeah, throw a video link up here with that mean axe Bill!!!!

 

[majortoby]

Bill is pretty much the man, and he's the reason I go around explaining to my friends the exact reasons why their speakers suck Thanks for the wisdom!

 

[lelandcrooks]

I owe him more than most. Agree wholeheartedly.

 

[MuzikMan]

You always get the straight-up truth from Bill. If he can play 1/10th as well as he can design a cab then he is one bad mamma jamma!