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My life path towards musical instrument construction was directed by a combination of a friend’s introduction to guitar playing at the age of 16, and the inheritance of my father's craftsmanship & my mother's musical talent. I gained a vast amount of knowledge in guitar design & construction by doing repairs for a local guitar shop from 1969 to 1976. During this time, a pivotal encounter with Froc Filipetti led me to building my own guitars, eventually establishing F-Instruments in 1978. Our goal was to make unique, ergonomic instruments with aesthetic appeal and the best possible sounds.The F-Bass design has continually improved since the 70’s. The original design was based on classic basses; however, the lines were changed to obtain access to the higher frets while retaining the playability and perfecting the balance.Another key association began in 1983 with renowned bass player Alain Caron. I was deeply impressed with his playing technique and technical knowledge. He is one of the most active promoters of F-Bass and has become an invaluable asset in the development of F-Basses.When I design an instrument, I take into account all the facets that play a large part in the completed design. The look, feel and sound are all given great and detailed attention. One aspect cannot suffer at the expense of another. I have achieved a look that is totally new and individual, but still retain the classic lines. The sound is continually affected by the design, changes in the construction or by the choice of woods used. The artistry comes in the assembly of these various components, in balance, to achieve the ultimate instrument.My continuing focus is to improve upon current designs through research and development, build prototypes, interact with various players & customers, and to attain an array of dealers to expand sales internationally.I occasionally play with a local band with which I have been a member for the past 20 years.I will probably have a chisel in my hands until I can no longer hold one.
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F Bass BN4 Brownburst Finish / Maple
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp with Active / Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups with Matching Wood Covers, Chrome Hardware, Gig Bag. SN# 681110. 8 LBS. Retail $4100
Sale $3485

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BN5
   
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F Bass BN-5 Auburn Burst / Macassar Ebony
Mahogany Grain, Ash Body, 24 Frets, 3-Band EQ with Bypass, Hum-Cancelling Pickups, Macassar Ebony Fingerboard, Chrome Hardware, Includes Gig Bag. SN# 371009. 10 LBS. Retail $4450
Sale $3782

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Used / Good F Bass BN5 Buckeye Burl Top
Swamp Ash Body, Maple Fingerboard, Gotoh Tuners, Hipshot B Bridge, Black Hardware, Hand Turned African Wood Knobs, Undercover Gig Bag. This bass was used on many studio sessions and a small number of live gigs. One Owner. The bass has play wear on the body, frets, pickups, etc. but sounds like a million bucks. SN# 350205. 9.5 LBS. New Retail $6400 / Sale $5440
USED SALE $3999 with new strings, Delivered (Free S/H in the USA)

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F-Bass BN5 Buckeye Burl / Maple
Matching Buckeye Headstock, Matching Buckeye Pickup Covers, Ash Body With Wooden Knobs, Gig Bag. Retail $6410
Sale $5449


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F Bass BN5 Brownburst / Maple
Mahogany Grain body, Chrome Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $3750
Sale $3188

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F Bass BNF5 Brownburst / Fretless Lined
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/28 Position Lined Fretless Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Metal Bridge Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4974
Sale $4227

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F Bass BN5 Ceruse Black & White Finish
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp with Active / Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups with Matching Wood Covers, Chrome Hardware, Deluxe Padded Gig Bag. Retail $4425
Sale $3762

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F Bass BN5 Natural / Maple
Swamp Ash Body, Black Grain, 3-Piece Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp with Active / Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups with Matching Wood Covers, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. SN# 841110. 9 LBS. Retail $3850
Sale $3273

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F Bass BN-5 Natural / Maple
Swamp Ash Body, Black Grain, 3-Piece Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp with Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups with Matching Wood Covers, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. SN# 260211. 9 LBS. Retail $3850
Sale $3273

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F Bass BN5 Trans Blue / Fretless Un-lined / Macassar Ebony Fingerboard
Volume Blend Control, 3-Band EQ, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. SN# 791110. 10 LBS. Retail $4599
Sale $3176.25

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F Bass BN5 Natural
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp with Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Black Face Dots, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $3850
Sale $3273


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F Bass BNF5 SunBurst Fretless-Lined / Metal Bridge
F Bass BNF-5 Swamp Ash Body Sunburst Finish, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/28 Position Lined Fretless Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Metal Bridge Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4949
Sale $4207


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F Bass BNF5 Sunburst / Fretless Unlined
Swamp Ash Body Sunburst Finish, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/28 Position Unlined Fretless Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Metal Bridge Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $5459
Sale $4640


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BNF5 Tobacco Sunburst / Unlined Fretless
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/28 Position Unlined Fretless Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Metal Bridge Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $5459
Sale $4640


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BN5 Tobacco Sunburst / Maple
Matching Headstock, Chrome Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4100
Sale $3485


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F Bass BN5 Trans Blue Enhanced Grain / Maple
3-Band Preamp w/ Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Chrome Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $3750
Sale $3188


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BN5 Trans Red / Macassar Ebony Fretboard
Black Grain Enhanced, Gig Bag. Retail $4100
Sale $3485


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BN6
   
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F Bass BN6 Sunburst / Macassar Ebony
Ash Body, Chrome Hardware, 3-Band EQ with Bypass, 2 Hum-Cancelling Pickups, 24 Frets, Includes Gig Bag. SN# 350211. 9.5 LBS. Retail $4950
Sale $4208

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F Bass BN6 Brownburst / Maple
Mahogany Grain Body, 3-Piece Quarter-Sawn Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware, Two F Bass Stacked, Single Coil / Hum-Canceling, Magnetic Pickups, Gig Bag. Retail $4450
Sale $3783


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F Bass BN6 Natural / Birdseye Maple
Swamp Ash Body, Black Grain, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/Birdseye Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4600
Sale $3910

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F Bass BN6 Natural Black Grain / Maple
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece w/Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4410
Sale $3749


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F Bass BNF6 Natural / Fretless Unlined
Swamp Ash Body, 3-Piece Maple Neck w/ Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Band Preamp w/ Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Metal Bridge, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $5459
Sale $4640


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F Bass BN6 Trans Blue w/Black Grain / Maple Neck
3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Chrome Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $4250
Sale $3613


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Alain Caron 5 Violin Satin Burst / Fretless Unlined
Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Spruce top, Ebony Bridge, Active 3-Band EQ, Straplocks, Deluxe Padded Gig Bag. Retail $6599
Sale $5609

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F Bass Alain Caron 5 Violin Satin Burst Fretless Lined
Single Pickup, Active 3-Band EQ. Straplocks, Gig Bag. Retail $7299
Sale $6204


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Alain Caron 6 Fretless Un-Lined / Spruce Top
Maple Neck, 28 Frets, Ebony Fingerboard, Figured Maple Body, Spruce Top, Metal Bridge with Piezo Pickup, *Light Figured Top, *Spalted Flamed Maple Body, Matching Headstock, Includes a Gig Bag. SN# 310310. 9 LBS. Retail $7999
Sale $6799

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F Bass Alain Caron 6 Satin Violin Amber / Fretless Unlined
Maple Neck-Extended 28 Fret Ebony Fretless Board, Figured Maple Body With Acoustic Chambers, Spruce Top, One Bridge Position Magnetic Pickup and Ebony Bridge With Piezo Pick Ups, Pre-amp With Defeatable 3 Band EQ, Gig Bag. Retail $6899
Sale $5865

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F Bass VF5 Brownburst / Ash Body / Maple Neck
Black Pick Guard, 3 Band EQ, Gig Bag. Retail $3750
Sale $3188

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F Bass VF5 Lake Placid Blue / Rosewood
Tortoise Shell Pick Guard, 3 Band EQ, Chrome Neck Pick Up Cover, Gig Bag. Retail $4775
Sale $4059


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F Bass VF5 Natural Ash Body / Maple Neck
White Pick Guard, 3 Band EQ, Gig Bag. Retail $3750
Sale $3188

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F Bass VF5 5 String Bass
Natural Ash Body, Maple Neck / Fretboard, 3 Band EQ, Gig Bag. Retail $3750
Sale $3188


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F Bass BN4 Spalted Maple Top / Maple FB
3-Piece Maple Neck w/Maple Fingerboard, Swamp Ash Body w/Black Grain, 3-Band Preamp w/Active-Passive Switch, Custom Humbucking Pickups w/Matching Wood Covers, Black Hardware, Gig Bag. Retail $6884
Sale $5851


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F Bass Alain Caron 6 Flamed Redwood Top
One Piece Burled Maple Body, Matching Headstock, Neck-Extended 28 Fret Ebony Fretless Board With Acoustic Chambers, One Bridge Position Magnetic Pickup and Ebony Bridge With Piezo Pick Ups, Pre-amp With Defeatable 3 Band EQ, Gig Bag. Retail $9299
Sale $7905


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