Bassdude BE

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi fellow Basschatters,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've made this mistake before and you would think i would've learned my lesson by now, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but no, i did it again... [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I had serious G.A.S. for the 4 string version of this bass for a while now, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so as soon as i had the money to pay for it i placed my order for a brand new FGN neo classic 70's JB4,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Unfortunately it turned out the store's site was out of date and none of the EU importers had the 4 string version in stock,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]d[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]isappointed as i was i let myself be convinced by the store to buy the 5 string version instead as this was still available[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and as you can probably already imagine i love this bass to bits as it has everything that i'd look for in a bass,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but i'm really struggling to get along with the B-string [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](and especially the tighter string spacing at the nut is making it hard for me to slap) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so now i wish it had only four strings, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]that's why i'm already considering to trade this for a similar 4 string after only 2 weeks of owning it [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]as i'm afraid i will never completely get used to the string spacing on this 5 string beauty.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I must say that although.i'm having trouble adapting to the string spacing, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]she's a real lovely player and if i manage to play her right she sounds superb [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and she puts out a massive amount of low end for a passive jazz bass.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Everything on this bass looks like it has been put together [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]with an amazing eye for detail and the quality,[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]craftsmanship and looks easily surpass any of the Fender jazz's i've ever had the chance to put my hands on. [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828](some reviewers on Talkbass and other forums have even compared the [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]quality of these FGN basses [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]with the Fender custom shop models as each of these basses just feels and looks perfectly right out of the box [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the consistency in quality is amazing )[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The frets look like they're PLEK'd and they have some sort of curve to them [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](they call it CFS in think) so each string hits the fret at the best possible spot and angle [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]to achieve superb playability and intonation.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Although this bass is completely passive and i expected to hear some hum when soloing the bridge or neck pick-up, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]this bass is dead-quit, i've tried playing all possible combinations of both pick-up's [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and even with one pick-up on full and the other completely off [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]i haven't managed to get any single coil hum which is really nice if you want to do some recording soloing the bridge or neck pick-up.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]The pick-up's pack some serious output and i believe i've read somewhere [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]that they are FGN's take at the custom shop 70's pick-up's.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For those that don't now about [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]FGN [/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]basses, they are the own brand of the Fujigen factory that used to make [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]the good old Japanese Fenders and many other top vintage instruments, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]they've been very well represented on NAMM over the last few years, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but over here in Europe they're not very well known yet, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]which is a shame as they offer way better quality and consistence than the more well known brands a.t.m. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](all i.m.o and i.m.e. of course)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm going to be really sad to see this go, but i'm just much more comfortable playing a 4 string, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so this might be perfect for someone who's in need of a high quality 5 string jazz at a serious discount. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you haven't heard about Fujigen's new home brand i'm sure you'll find plenty of information and reviews on Talkbass [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and maybe even here on BC if you have a look around,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Here's a link to [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]FGN[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] facebook page in case you want to take a look there:[/font][/color] [url="https://www.facebook.com/FUJIGENINC"]https://www.facebook.com/FUJIGENINC[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the bass i'm offering here is (one of their latest models) exactly the same as the one in this add:[/font][/color] [url="http://www.amazon.de/FGN-Classic-Bass-Maple-5-String/dp/B008I004XM"]http://www.amazon.de...g/dp/B008I004XM[/url] [b]Specifications:[/b] [i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Make: FGN[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Model: Neo Classic JB 5[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Type: electric bass with solid-body, five-string[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of Origin: Japan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Tuning machines: Chrome; open Gotoh GB11W tuners[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck: Maple with skunk stripe, screwed[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingerboard: maple with white binding and block inlays[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck width: 48 mm saddle; XII. 67.6 mm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo CFS[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Scale length: 864 mm Long Scale[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body: Swamp Ash[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bridge: Gotoh 205B-5[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]conventional belt holder[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Surfaces: high gloss lacquer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pickups: 2 x Fujigen Singlecoil m. Alnico magnets[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Electronics: passive[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Control panel: 2 x volume, 1 tone control ×[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Stringspacing Bridge: 17.5 mm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: 4.3 kg[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Accessories: Gig bag[/font][/color][/i] [color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]New these go for 1430£, but the store made me a deal because they made a mistake [/font][/b][/color] [color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]by leaving the 4 string listed on the site as[/font][/b][/color][color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"in stock" while it was no longer available, [/font][/b] [b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so i'm willing to let this go for 950£ o.n.o. cash or a trade with a 4 string of similar value or less value + cash.[/font][/b][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'd prefer a trade with a 4 string fretted passive jazz , but might consider other 4 strings as well and might also be intrested in taking some basic recording equipment as a partial trade if that would make it easier to come to a deal (usb- audio interface or audio-camera to do some home recordings and make some gear reviews).[/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I Still have the original packaging available to ensure safe shipping and i've just put a fresh set of DR sunbeams 45-125 on it as factory strings felt a little dead to me,another plus is that the gigbag that comes with the bass is one of the best quality gigbags i've ever owned and i would never imagined to get a gigbag like this when buying the bass , but i guess the Japanese know how to use their attention to detail when it comes to things like this... [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Check it out if you're looking for a good 5 string jazz, these are still pretty rare in Europe and i'm sure these will only go up in value[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]once FGN starts making a name for itself. [/font][/color] [color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As i said before, the normal price is 1430£ and this one is just 2weeks old, has only been played for a couple of hours and just had a set-up with fresh DR Sunbeams, so i think at 950£ (o.n.o.) this is one hell of a bargain for someone! [/font][/b] [b]Insured shipping to the U.K. is included in the price.[/b][/color] [color=#008000][b]As to trades: just let me know what you've got to offer and we'll see where we go from there[/b].[/color] [b]Picture time! [/b]

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Sold to Prosebass,thanks Paul!

[quote name='mastrivan' timestamp='1391882154' post='2362305'] Where are you living now? [/quote] Hi, i'm based in Belgium. Shipping to U.K. mainland is included in the price, shipping to Ireland is 20£ extra.

BUMP! Looking to sell this quick now as i have my eye on a nice FGN jazz bass that's for sale in a local store, so i'm hoping this sell this before next wednesday, otherwise i will trade this in at the store when i plan to buy my new bass. Played her again yesterday and the new set-up is superb! Low action,straight neck,superb playability, BIG SOUND! I've played several Warwicks in the past, including 2 doublebucks like this one and all in all the Baphomet sounds the same, but feels more solid and easier to set-up due to the better bridge and tuners and she looks a lot better too... she's definitely a bargain for someone!

PRICEDROP BUMP, NOW 399 incl. U.K. SHIPMENT! Really need to shift this now as this doesn't get enough use and i'm moving out of my apprtment next week and would like to clean out the house before i start packing. Quick sale prefered , trade only with passive jazzes with quality hardware (can ad cash to the trade) or an interface/external soundcard + cash my way.

Hi, i'm very intrested in this, does it come with a dustcover or gigbag? do you have the fitting battery for it? (i plan to use it for some street performances next summer) How's the line out? good sound, no crackle? does the line out have a volume control or is it a fixed volume? kind regards, Donovan

Hi, would you take this as a (partial) trade? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224891-fsft-mayones-fame-baphomet-mm-4-string-satin-black-now-with-uk-shipping-incl/

PM'd regarding trade.

[quote name='shemeckfrac' timestamp='1387475233' post='2312461'] If the sound is anything similar to Mayones BE4, which looks very similar, then this is great value for the money [/quote] Hi bud, thanks for the comment, they're very similar basses indeed,it's exactly the same build as the Mayones, the only difference is that this bass has an ash body and MEC MM-style humbuckers instead of the MEC jazz pu's that are on most of the BE series. All in all a very growly, deep sounding bass with lots of tonal options ( a bit too much options for my taste , but that's personal preference ofcourse.. ). Ah, and due to the relatively small body size she's very lightweight as well,weighing in at just under 3.8kg on the bathroom scales. Shipping to U.K. mainland now included!.

[quote name='bkman42' timestamp='1387407181' post='2311750'] I Have a factory new Dean 5 Bass for trade [/quote] Hi bkman, Thanks for the offer, but i'm looking for something with a dual pick up configuration (and pref. passive) i'm afraid.

[color=#008000][b]EDIT: NEW PRICEDROP DUE TO PENDING MOVE, NOW 395£ INCLUDING SHIPMENT![/b][/color] Hi, as i'm looking for a more vintage looking/sounding instrument i'm offering Fame Baphomet Gothic MM up for trade/sale. These are real cracking basses handmade in the Mayones factory in Poland and offer amazing craftsmanship and build quality for the money. (Warwick eat your heart out!) This one is played only a couple of times as i bought it in an impulse thinking i needed a more modern sounding instrument in my arsenal, but after some more A/B'ing i still prefer the sound of my passive jazz for most of the stuff i play, so that's why i'd now like to move this on or possibly trade this beauty for a good passive Jazz. (can ad cash for the right jazz) These basses cost around 900Euros new and this one still looks like new & just had a pro set-up with some brand new DR Sunbeams (45-105's) , the fretboard has been cleaned with lemon oil, the body had an extra coat of wax to protect the finish, the intonation is spot on, the battery has been changed and all the electronics have been looked over. I've spend around 50£ for the set-up at my local luthier and another 25£ for the strings, and keeping in mind how little it has been used i'd value this around 450£ in value. [b][s]Price is 450£ + shipping costs[/s][/b][color=#FF0000] [b]=> NOW SOLD![/b][/color] [b]The bass also comes with a basic but sturdy Stagg gigbag.[/b] I also have a fitting box and lots of packing materials to ensure safe shipping. . [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Features: [/size][/font][list] [*][color=#3300FF]Alder[/color] Body [*]5-teiliger mit 6 Schrauben verschraubter Mahagoni-/Ahornhals [*][color=#3300FF]Ebony[/color] Fingerboard [*]2 MEC-MM-Style Alnico Humbucker [*]MEC-2band-[color=#3300FF]Active[/color]-Electronics [*]Black WSC De Luxe Mini Bass Tuners [*]Black De Luxe Bass Bridge [*]Schaller Security Straplocks [*][color=#3300FF]Finish[/color]: Black Satin [/list] [url="http://www.musicstore.de/en_EN/GBP/Fame-Baphomet-Blonde-4-Gothic-2xMM-/art-BAS0002125-000"]http://www.musicstor...-BAS0002125-000[/url] [attachment=154677:DSCN0981.JPG][attachment=154678:DSCN0989.JPG][attachment=154679:DSCN0977.JPG][attachment=154680:DSCN0976.JPG][attachment=154681:DSCN0986.JPG][attachment=154682:158661820_3-fame-baphomet-blonde-4-gothic-2xmm-actieve-basgitaar.jpg][attachment=154683:DSCN0974.JPG]

oh my... that's gorgious!

Hi bud, I'm very tempted by this, how is the neck profile compared to a "standard jazz neck" ? And i would be very intrested to know/hear how it sounds in passive mode as well...

[quote name='Beneath It All' timestamp='1384290535' post='2274993'] Sept 20th? wow that's a long time away! [/quote] What i meant was DECEMBER 20th ofcourse, sorry for the misunderstanding...

ooh lovely, i still regret selling mine, i miss that growly tone you can only get from a warwick... if you still have this by september 20th i'll take her of your hands if you like.

Hi Martyn, do you kind what brand of pickups that are in there? kind regards, Donovan

Hi bud, i'm on the lookout for a good rocker, so i might be intrested in this, do you still have the Wizard pick-up's?

Love this! If this is still around when my Farida Jazz sells i'm definitely intrested. just don't understand why everybody puts those useless, ugly '51 style thumbrests on their P-basses...

Darn, this would be the perfect rock-monster for my new stoner-rock band! Unfortunately i don't have any spare cash lying around at the moment or i would buy this in an instant. Could i tempt you in a trade with my Farida Jazz & Ashdown combo by any chance? The prices would match up nicely..

Hi, up for grabs is my Ashdown Five15 combo, it's a great piece of kit that has very simple controls (not to many bells and whistles, just good clean tone wich i personally prefer) , but still has a very musical sounding EQ and lots of warmth in it's sound compared to similar priced 15" combo's. With it's 22kg. it's still a lightweight for a 15" combo and that combined with it's compact size, makes it a very handy combo to take along with you wherever you go. [u]spec's:[/u] [font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif][color=#000000][size=3]15" 100 Watt Blueline speaker[/size][/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]3 band equalizer[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]headphone out[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]weight 22 kg[/font][/size][/font][/color] price new: 278£ [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]The combo is in perfect working order, sounds great and except for some light scuffing on the back panel it still looks like new.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I bought this as N.O.S. a few weeks ago with the intention to use this as a practice amp while i'm in my student dorm, but after just a few hours of playing (and an angry superintendent banging at my door... ) i realised that the only way to keep my neighbours happy is to play with my heaphones on all the time wich makes it kinda useless having such a good combo standing in the corner.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Therefore i'd like to trade it for a pre-amp (or cheap lightweight head) with a headphone and D.I. out as i'd probably have a lot more use for something like that atm.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The only other trades i'm intrested in is a trade concerning the Ashdown + my Farida "custom" jazz [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif](more info here: [/font][/color][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/219147-ft-farida-jazz-with-upgraded-bridge-and-pre-amp-looking-for-trade-with-rock-monster/"]http://basschat.co.u...h-rock-monster/[/url] ) for a good P/J bass or other rockmonster with hi output humbuckers and precision type neck suited for use in a heavy stoner/prog rock band. Allright, time for some pictures! [attachment=145612:DSCN0958.JPG][attachment=145614:DSCN0957.JPG]

Hi, I've recently bought this here on BC and it is definitely the best buy i've ever made considering the sound and quality you get for the money. The bass really surprised me with it's build quality and tone & it has one of the most comfortable and easy to play jazz-necks i've ever encountered. [u]Upgrades are:[/u] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- EMG BTC Control preamp[/font][/color] [url="http://www.guitarandampshop.co.uk/acatalog/EMG-BTC_Bass_and_Treble_Circuit.html?sa=X&ei=J2qBUam6Ioyo0AW_04CQCA&ved=0CCgQ-RIwAg"]http://www.guitarand...ved=0CCgQ-RIwAg[/url] - [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]BB404 locking high-mass bridge[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Closed pickup covers[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Frets have been leveled and the bass had a pro set-up[/font][/color] - [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Control layout has been changed to add a 3-way pickup selector switch along with the knobs of Master Volume, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Stacked bass/treble cut&boost.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass is in very good [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]condition, no technical issues, straight neck,plenty of life in the frets.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]She is currently set up with 35-90 Rotosound Funkmaster strings with a medium to low action,[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]intonation is spot on. except for a small dent in the paint near the bridge (less than a mm wide& hardly noticeable!) the bass looks mint. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]She also has a beautifull engraved backplate that's not shown in the picture. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](I'd take some pictures, but my digital camera died on me :s) [/font][/color] Here's a video of our very own "Allthumbs" reviewing the Farida (video was made before the upgrades were done!): [media]http://youtu.be/Aks3fSHA1jU[/media] She plays and sounds superb, only reason i'm letting her go is that i really need a P-bass for the heavy rock band that i joined last month. The bass comes with a spanking new Stagg gigbag and i also have a fitting box and package materials available to ensure safe shipping. [color=#008000][/color] [b]Cash price: 250£ (incl. U.K. shipment) => NOW SOLD![/b] [b]Trade value: 275£[/b]

uhm... I feel very tempted to offer you the (brand new, fully boxed) yamaha THR10C that i bought on a whim last month. lovely piece of kit, great recording tool and such, but i don't see myself using it in the long run, so now i'm looking to sell/trade it while it's still new and i could use a good combo so if you're intrested... i live in Belgium tho, so shipping this heavy beast might be a little to expensive to make it a good deal i think?

Hi bud, i did a quick search on my laptop, but i can't seem to find any sounclips of the Roscoe at the moment, but i did find this nice vid of "Yanni" on youtube where he is playing the 6 string version of my bass. I'm sure you will find lots more nice demo vid's if you have look on youtube, these are very versatile basses that can go from slap to jazz with a flick of the switch, it always amazed me how this bass kept inspiring me to explore new styles and techniques. Here's one of Yanni's youtube vid's wehere he's using the century std 6 (hope he doesn't mind me posting this) : http://youtu.be/P1Jvdd5veJw You might want to take a look at "Damien Langkamer's" youtube channel as well,his Roscoe is a bit different from mine ofcourse,but the hardware and electronics are all the same and his videos where the first thing that got me hooked on the Roscoe sound. http://youtu.be/NqjWpvbRPak