bplayer Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Hello! I am selling beatifull F-bass BN-5 made by George Furlanetto in Canada 2000. Bass is in very good visual and technical condition. Maple top is approx. 2 cm thick and looks very nice. As You can see in other pictures back of the neck is in 3 pcs. and side pieces are flamed as well. Bass is very versatile, pickups are split able via push/pull knob, so You can achieve vintage Fender Jazz sound with Single coils ore modern type of sound with humbuckers. Also it is possible to bypass electronics. Comes with original F-bass gig bag. Bass is located in Latvia, Europe Union. For those who remember, I recently sold American Joe Osborn 5 Lakland in vintage white to very kind German guy. So feel free to ask any question regarding the bass. Wanted 1900 EUR + shipping. Edited August 6, 2009 by bplayer
P-T-P Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Gorgeous bass and if the exchange rate wasn't so poor at the moment I suspect I'd be buying this. Edited July 21, 2009 by P-T-P
BigBeatNut Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Stunning bass ! If it was fretless I'd find the money from somewhere for sure. Best of luck with the sale. Andy
GreeneKing Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I'm not normally a fan of red basses but that is an exception. I love the pup covers. A stunning example of an already stunningly good brand imo.
bplayer Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for compliments! I call her ''Lady in red''
P-T-P Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='bplayer' post='546456' date='Jul 21 2009, 02:05 PM']I call her ''Lady in red'' [/quote] Chris de Burgh associations are probably not a good selling tactic lol
bplayer Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 Let's imagine woman instead of the song. Who can deny that red is ''hot and sexy'' color?
phagor Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Bump for an absolutely gorgeous bass! A BN5 is top of my GAS list, and this is a beauty, but unfortunately I'm pennyless at the moment. Did I see this on the Talkbass international classifieds a while back? Good luck with the sale.
Rich Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='bplayer' post='546456' date='Jul 21 2009, 02:05 PM']I call her ''Lady in red'' [/quote] No. No no no no no no no, NO. Oh no. [quote name='bplayer' post='546470' date='Jul 21 2009, 02:12 PM']Let's imagine woman instead of the song. Who can deny that red is ''hot and sexy'' color?[/quote] Ohhhhhhhhhh yessssssssssssss.
dotmaka Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Gorgeous, always wanted one of those. Never used those kind of strings before though, they're called taperwound aren't they? What's the point of that then? Looks like they might snap, but I'm guessing seen as they're on that F Bass they must be good, are they some advantages to them? G
bplayer Posted July 23, 2009 Author Posted July 23, 2009 Hi!Strings model is La Bella Super steps. They are designed as best fit for these basses. There are special F-bass sets also made by La Bella. They differ only in measures. I have not tried another ones on this bass. So it is hard to say how would it impact the sound and feel. One my colleague who also plays F-bass said, that other strings don't do the job with this bass.
bplayer Posted July 24, 2009 Author Posted July 24, 2009 I am also opened for trades: Lakland 55-94 (maple neck), Sadowskys Metros or NYC.
leschirons Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='graemecohen' post='548937' date='Jul 23 2009, 01:25 PM']Gorgeous, always wanted one of those. Never used those kind of strings before though, they're called taperwound aren't they? What's the point of that then? Looks like they might snap, but I'm guessing seen as they're on that F Bass they must be good, are they some advantages to them? G[/quote] They're usually called "exposed core" Apparently, the fact that the core only, is in contact with the saddle allows the string to vibrate with a more natural motion. They are fitted as standard to all F basses (branded as F bass strings) They were great when I bought mine but I couldn't be arsed to order more sets as I had a load of sets of Status strings. You can use any ordinary strings on the F basses but you will have to lower the action. Edited July 27, 2009 by leschirons
Ricki_Bass_DK Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 You wouldn't happen to come to Denmark in the near future? I would really like to try that bass for purchase!
bplayer Posted July 29, 2009 Author Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Hi! Unfortunately it is not in my plans to come to Denmark in nearest future. I have been there several times (in Copenhagen) when did recording session together with Latvia's most famous group .Nice city!Why wouldn't You come to Riga to try the bass? I made such a thing several Years ago and combined sightseeing with a purchase of an instrument in London! Regards! Edited July 29, 2009 by bplayer
Ricki_Bass_DK Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Nah...it will put up the price a bit if I have to buy a plane ticket as well. If you should by any chance come to Denmark, please write me an email and maybe we can work something out. Otherwise good luck with selling this beautiful instrument. I'm very much in love with it Cheers, Ricki
BB3000S Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 Oh man, did this beauty rekindle my F-bass BN5 GAS... Absolutely stunning! Not to mention the way these babies play and sound... Congratulations to the buyer, and bplayer - I hope you don't grow to miss it way too much.
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