Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Anyone had chance to play one, specifically the BN6? Worth the cash? They certainly look the part... I was just considering alternatives to the Bongo 6 when it is released. Since they will be of similar value, well a second hand BN6 would be anyway. The quality of the tone seems pretty fantastic, Jazz/Funk only though right? What other 6 bangers, appart from the Quantum 6 are in the same price bracket? Here a bit of random F bass pr0n: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I've gotten a chance to play one. Didn't plug it in, but they sure play great. I think Jugghaid used to own (still does?) a truly beautiful F. For other 6ers, I think MTD, Zon, Fodera (pricey), and Elrick make pretty respectable basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 can you dig up some notable examples of Fodera and Elrick work, i've seen a few zon and mtd basses and for the most part, they don't appeal to me enough to buy one. the hardest part, is finding clips of these basses in action, due their expensive and rare nature. did you think it was worth the price tag, in your opinion and was it a BN series bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Don't buy it, it's ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Don't buy it, it's ugly. I know it's hard, but try to contribute a lil dude What alternative can you give me in the circa $2500 price bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I know it's hard, but try to contribute a lil dude What alternative can you give me in the circa $2500 price bracket? Your going to spend $2500 on a bass?!? Buy it if you want to, I'm sure it's great. I don't know what it is but I like Jazz bass and Stingray shapes the best, they're so simple. The Bongo would be the most extreme shape I would ever consider buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Your going to spend $2500 on a bass?!? Buy it if you want to, I'm sure it's great. I don't know what it is but I like Jazz bass and Stingray shapes the best, they're so simple. The Bongo would be the most extreme shape I would ever consider buying. So you don't have a suggestion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 So you don't have a suggestion... The Warwick Thumbs are pretty sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Jerzy Drozd Legend VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Those Fbasses absolutely slay and George is such an epic guy. He came down to my local guitar store (NJ Guitar and Bass Center) and chatted with my boss dude at the time. If I was going to be throwing down that kind of money (and you're in the UK?) I'd go with Status Graphite. To me, it beats the hell out of the Modulus basses in terms of graphite equipped basses in every way. The most important thing would be for you to go some place or places and try out every bass you can and get the bass that speaks to you above and beyond any bass you have ever played. Most especially because of the amount you have to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Jerzy Drozd Legend VI That's allot more than $2,500 It's pretty much the ultimate though isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LittleWoodenBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well technically F Basses are made in Canuckistan, although I don't know how that would effect the pricing in the UK. Oh, also as my gear list will show I lurve F Basses. I think they do fretless particularly well, and their necks are the best I've felt. Just so comfortable to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Have you got any sound/vid clips of your BN5, or access to record them? I've only heard the BN series as part of a mix, not on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I used to own 2 neck Thru 5 string FBasses. They are a really nice bass. The workmanship is phenominal and George is a great guy to boot. I've never played a Bongo, but it seems to me the MM may get a larger variety of tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted November 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I used to own 2 neck Thru 5 string FBasses. They are a really nice bass. The workmanship is phenominal and George is a great guy to boot. I've never played a Bongo, but it seems to me the MM may get a larger variety of tones. Why did you sell them? Seems quite a turn around to go from f basses to sx(es) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LittleWoodenBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Unfortunately I don't have any sound clips I can point you to, and I'm currently a couple time zones away from my Basses. Wish I could be of more practical help other than saying, "I like them, you should buy one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 *snip* That's allot more than $2,500 It's pretty much the ultimate though isn't it And much cheaper in Europe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Why did you sell them? Seems quite a turn around to go from f basses to sx(es) Yeah, I had a lot nice basses back in the early 90s'. KenSmith, Warwicks, Zon, MM's etc... Bought, sold and traded all the time. Of course that was before mortgages, car payments and kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 The Bongo 6 won't cost as mch as a used F Bass 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members toolmybass Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hey Remus, If your really serious about looking at a F-Bass i can see about getting you a video clip. I live 10 min from where they make these and i am in good with George's brother Lou. What specific model again? and string count. From what i last heard i thought these were starting at $4,000 for a 4 string. I have played one and they are amazing. Here is the phone number...905-522-1582 if you want an update on what to expect to pay. You rarely see these for sale used.....they say because the owners cant bring themselves to sell them One of these is def on my list, but not right away....big $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 Elrick: Fodera: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 If you like F-Basses, I would check out two other Canadian luthiers that don't get the respect they deserve... (1) Michel Fournelle of La Lutherie MF in Montreal. Michel is the only guy I ever let touch any of my basses. He does phenomenal work. His fretless creations are fantastic. I know these basses might seem plain or conservative by modern standards. But I think they are real classics. And Michel is a true gentleman. Too bad their website sucks so bad (2) Sheldon Dingwall of Dingwall Guitars in Saskatoon. I played some of his fanned-fret basses when I was living in Montreal. Let me tell you, they felt awesome. It really makes a LOT of sense for a 6-string bass. I thought it would take a long time to get used to the fanned-frets, but it felt very natural in literally just a few minutes. The notes fall right under your fingers. It's pretty amazing, actually. Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 If you like F-Basses, I would check out two other Canadian luthiers that don't get the respect they deserve... (1) Michel Fournelle of La Lutherie MF in Montreal. Michel is the only guy I ever let touch any of my basses. He does phenomenal work. His fretless creations are fantastic. I know these basses might seem plain or conservative by modern standards. But I think they are real classics. And Michel is a true gentleman. Too bad their website sucks so bad +1 on Michel Fournelle if you can't find/afford/want Ferlanetto. I owned an MF bass twice (yes, the same bass) and it was hands down the best necked bass I've ever played. Sold it to BHolder a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derek5272 Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I played a fanned fret Dingwall back when I was shopping for a really crazy about Stingrays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted November 23, 2007 Members Share Posted November 23, 2007 I played a fanned fret Dingwall back when I was shopping for a really crazy about Stingrays You're in Calgary right? Seems to me, the only time I've ever seen a Dingwall, was at AXE Music. Still kicking myself for not at least trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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