Grammy award winning composer/bassist bass extrodinaire John Benitez is now introducing his latest release for Seedmusic: Purpose.

Please click on the link below for a glimpse of John's exquisite modern take on jazz and savory latin back beats ! We at F-Clef are proud and honored

to have John playing his Fclef as a prefered choice for all his studio and touring work.

Thanks John for making such wonderful music with your F-Clef! 

 

 

 

 

http://www.seedmusic.net/

RECENT ARRIVALS:

FODERA EMPEROR BOLT ON 5

FODERA IMPERIAL RICHARD BONA 5

MODULUS GRAPHITE QW 5

F-CLEF CUSTOM SERIES CLASSIC V

KEN SMITH BSR GN 5

 

 

We are very proud to present the latest release of our custom shop series!

New web site, new features...new basses!

We really hope you're going to enjoy our new web site; We welcome any comment or suggestion at info @fclefbasses.com.

Fclef Basses is actively searching for strong Sales associates In Europe.

Some sales experience is required and must be flexible to travel.
Required to generate new business and enhance the value of existing
customer relationships as well as generating a lead network.


If you are dynamic and self motivated please contact us or submit your resume' to fclefbasses@gmail.com

Here's a gorgeous "Custom Series", Elite style, 5 strings





This bass  features:
-Dark Cherryburst

-5A Flame maple top on ash body.
-Maple fingerboard
-Ebony dots inlay satin finish on neck and fingerboard
-Hispshot Hardware in black
Available soon! Contact us for more information and pictures

You can't miss this one:
Tamas Barabas and his new F-Clef "Mr. King Kong" Custom Series!The tone on this clip literally blew us away to say the least.... 

"The new Custom Series bass is just a killer! 
The skinny and this D shape neck is my dream!!! Very good playing! Fast and easy! The sound is like "King Kong"...so powerful and acoustically resonant.The low B is a thunder. I never had a bass this good, period!"
Tamas

"New old stock" Walter Woods "Blu light" 1200 watt amplifier.One of the most sought amplifiers in the industry!!All hand made by the Walter himself.Total portable power for any situation.Available now!

 

CONTACT US for info, picures and pricing

Here you can see some nice shots at our Namm '09 booth!

 

Stay tuned for new Namm videos to come soon!

New Audio Files added to "F-Clef Audio Library" of "Custom Series" Ash/maple and Alder/ebony basses

 

We hope to see many new and old friends this year too at our booth! #4184

 

 

In the works now: Fodera Monarch Deluxe 4str. Spalted Maple top on mahogany body.

... to be completed very soon upon your custom likings.

CONTACT US for further details and informations

 

Presenting, our latest and the pinnacle of our research and development process.The new F-Clef "Custom Series" bass guitars have recently been updated in place of the "Vintage" and "Modern" series. 

 

 Manufactured entirely in the USA with the best craftsmanship, materials and components.The F-Clef "Custom Series" are available in preselected customizations styles such as the "Classic" and the "Elite", or can be individually customized according to your liking.Now extended range of custom options.

 

Stay tuned here!Don't change that channel for further updates!Meanwhile,don't hesitate to contact us!

Fclef Basses

 

Here is a preview on the up-coming model from F-Clef Basses while in the works: the 24 frets, 5 strings "Custom Series" bass guitar. 

This particular bass shown here features ash body.

Stay tuned for further infos  to come soon!

Here's a preview of some new tops we just received at our shop.

take a look at more of these here!

BUCKEYE BURL

FLAME REDWOOD

CROTCH WALNUT

Thanks to everyone who attended Bassplayer Live '08 and to the  many bass afficionados who stopped by to check our basses!- George

Alberto Vigano-Sean Michael Ray-George Traviani-Hadrien Feraud

Check more pictures here!

 

We are enthusiast to show you a live footage of  "Kilterclash" featuring Matt Haronoff on (F-Clef of course!) bass

 

Matt is playing a Vintage 4 string, 60's style with medium high action and flatwounds to get a more acoustic feel and response that matches  his unique, sensitive as well as sophisticated  style and technique.

Important! Legal Disclaimer:

We have had numerous attempts on our site and products to be plagerized and copied from Asia.At this point, we advise any and all preowned instrument owners that their instruments be verified by us personally.
Any further attempt to plagerize or infringe our website or copyrighted material will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!

Sean Michael Ray funkin'up the groove here on this clip with his F-Clef Bass!

 

 

  This is a little extract from "Sandbag", one of Sean's latest recordings with  the great saxophonist Freddy V.We are sure you are will enjoy!

Thanks a million Sean for all your support!

Enjoy Tamas Barabas slaping his F-Clef Vintage 5 on this great Audio File!

 

Thanks Tomika!

For the third year we're going to attend the "Bass Player Live" show

Bass Player LIVE 2008
November 1-2, SIR Studios Los Angeles
Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4

We hope to meet many of You there!

Another friend who recently discovered and fell in love with the F-Clef Bass, Sean Michael Ray is one of the hottest recording and touring bassists in the US scene; his credits include artists as:

John Waite, Eric Essix, Alex Bugnon, Dionne Farris, Jill Rock Jones, Rod McGaha, Barbara Weathers (Atlantic Starr), Carl McIntosh (Loose Ends), Caron Wheeler (Soul II Soul), Etc.
 

"Authentic 70's j-bass tone in a 5-string? I had almost given up on finding that, but the Fclef does it flawlessly! Thanks for building and crafting such an incredible bass!"  S.M.R

Please find out more about Sean on:  www.myspace.com/seanmichaelray

 

 

                                                                             

                                

 

 

 

 

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You can't miss this one! Regis mastering the caribean-funk jazz with his Modern 4!

http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Om0IGixvvaE

F-Clef Basses is now proud member of "Guild of American Luthiers" 

                                        

 

Please check out this new section of the site where  we are going to show You pictures of the up-coming F-Clef basses, whether they are custom orders or next to be in stock and ready to become your next bass!

 

                           

Our constant quest for the best bass equipment and accessories has recently led us to discover and greatly appreciate the amazing "INCASE" bass-bags!

 

Manufactured in the USA as the ideal combination of a gig bag, laptop case and backpack, the revolutionary "Incase" Slim Bag and Dub-Bag, are now available through F-Clef Basses!

Please visit www.goincase.com and feel free to contact us for any further information 

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Look at this! Superb Player, superb bass!

Thanks Tommaso! ;-)

It is a real pleasure and honor to introduce to you one of the most versatile bassplayer we've come across  in the last few  years..

the great Regis Therese from France!Wow!Can this guy play!

 

Born Nov. 26, 1979, 
Regis discovers "bass guitar" on the benches of Protestant church at the age of 15. He was passionate about this instrument is quickly becoming a part of himself ... Therefore, it is evolving in various formations as gospel and collaborates with artists who offer him at the same time an opportunity to assert themselves more and more. He played with: Amina, Liz Mc COMB, Angélique KIDJO, SHY'M, Faf LARAGE, Rimshot, Geno YOUNG, the NUBIANS,Mariana RAMOS and CARRIBEAN JAZZ TO JAZZ FUSION (a new caribean jazz band).This cat can really lay down some sick grooves!

Therese's F-Clef of choice:
Modern 4, ash/maple, blue-grey-burst custom color
Up to come: Modern 5...stay tuned

More infos about Regis on:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=266372105 

EMPEROR BO5 LEFTY in progress!

ASH BODY, FLAME KOA TOP. BASS CAN BE COMPLETED VERY SOON UPON BUYER'S SPECIFICATIONS 

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We've recently added a couple of MP3 files of this bass in the "F-Clef Audio Library" : Vintage 4 alder body + macassar ebony fingerboard.

Check out here:

http://www.fclefbasses.com/mod-FileShare-download-file_id-52.html

http://www.fclefbasses.com/mod-FileShare-download-file_id-53.html 

An F-Clef Basses enthusiast since a long time, Tamas Barabas (www.tamasbarabas.com)  picked up a cool 70's style "Vintage 5" in white this time, to tour the world wiith his fenomenal fusion/jazz band Djabe (www.djabe.com).

 "F..k maaan!!! It's a killer monster! ;-)
Thanx  for All Guys!" T.B

 

 

 

Here is a stunning Emperor Deluxe 5 on the works:
mahogany body/crotch walnut top

 

CONTACT US for infos and pricing

Here's Thomas teaching about his technique and his unique playing!

 

 

 

 

 

 
Enjoey these clips of the great Tino D'agostino performing at "Berklee College of Music" douring one of his clinics:

Clip 1: Intro Blues

Clip 2: St.Thomas

 

Here's a small clip of the incredible John Benitez and his trusty vintage 5

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsrFRuWLYc

Marcus just relaxin and groovin!
...and the last time at Namm was no exception..here You can check outMarcus jammin' at our booth on a Vintage 5 70's together with the great Jeff Berlin.
(the audio quality is not excellent, but still you can feel tha Man playing his axx off!)

It was a great pleasure to have our friend Tamas Barabas at our booth at Namm Show '08!

Here is a little clip of him checking out a Vintage 4 70's 

Thanks Tomika! 

Divi thanks for all your love and support!Here's Divi in concert  with Beyonce'

 

 

 

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EsYsDyjFWLw   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We've just added 3 new files of "the beast" @ page 2 of the F-Clef Audio Gallery. Enjoey!

Please welcome the great John Thompson from England into our team of Artists!

 
John's carreer has always been intense on both studio or tours with such artists as: Shola Ama, Gwen Guthrie, Jamelia, Lucie Silvas, Spice Girls, Will Young, just to name a few.

Nowadays John is  relying his groove for "Girls Aloud" and is about to tour the world with his F-Clef Modern 5, ash body, maple fingerboard :

"I am very impressed with the authentic true J,bass sound I get in passive mode and in active I have a whole other range of sounds and power to work with!"

Check out one of his latest appearances @ Top of the Pops UK! 

 

We're just back from NAMM '08, 
see pictures here of some of the happenings at our booth!

Thanks to all the old and the new friends alike who stopped by and made our show so exciting!You guys are the best!We really appreciate all of you.This is what family is all about!!

CHECK OUT THE BARK and THUNDEROUS VOICE OF OUR MOST AGGRESSIVE, FUNKY, KILLER ANIMAL:

WE'VE STARTED TO RECORD SOME MP3 FILES OF THIS VINTAGE 4  FEATURING : ASH BODY, MAPLE FINGERBOARD, SEYMOUR DUNCAN SINGLE COILS...AND AN EXTREMELY LOW ACTION!

 

 

 

Here's the Fretless Fclef!

This one in particular, is a Vintage 5, Ash Body, Ebony fingerboard and Seymour Duncan in 70's position.

Take a peak at this   stunning baby....and don't forget to check out the  its huge tone ;-) in the MP3 library

We have added some new MP3s of these two stunning "Vintage 5" basses in 60's style and in 70's style  in the last days:

 

 

You can find them on page 2 of the F-Clef Bass Audio Library  and We hope You're going to enjoy them!

Stay tuned in the next days for some more clips of new basses!!

Check the following links out!!

Great music, great grooves...great bass!! 

 

Juan Carlos Mendoza/Jayme Marques Jazz band

Juan Carlos Mendoza/Alberto Comesana

 

Thanks JC! 

 

 

Hello,

we just added pictures of two new born beauties from Fodera:

EMPEROR DELUXE 5 and IMPERIAL RICHARD BONA 6

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the new "F-Clef Bass Audio Library"  where you will find MP3 files with our bass and hopefully apreciate the quality and the beauty of its tones.

  

 

Here You can find a short clip of Marcus  trying for the F-Clef Vintage 5, at the "Bass Player Live", October '06, New York. You can say it was Love at first sight!! Marcus eventually called us up and had to have one!!!

Another F-Clef enthusiast, M.C Divinity discovered our bass at the bass player live 07 and never let it go since then! She prefered a Vintage 5 with ash body and rosewood fingerboard for his great punchiness and the combination of both 60's and 70's tones.

DIVI BABY is courrently touring the world with BEYONCE'

www.mcdivinity.com

 

Check Out JC's new, amazing solo album: Mediterranova

 

In "MEDITERRANOVA" we will find songs which are a tribute to such important moments as those lived in the 70's with it's fusion which taught us so much; to the already legendary "Whisky Jazz" club in Madrid, I lived moments filled with music there; to the 80's soft jazz, so optimistic and full of life; to the Mediterranean music of the 80's and 90's, being a mediterranean as I am; to all new music in general; also to those moments lived this year, in March 2004; to my marvelous basses; to situations such as leaving home and returning to it a long time afterwards; to that feeling of dying a little with every trip you make and changing habits; to the marvelous world of children's fantasies and dreams in their joy of merely existing and living just because, to feelings, fantasies and encouragements that in this life one has to give oneself if you want to continue being a little happy, as someone once said somewhere "Music... ... what a beautiful form of art, but what a horrible profession" and even so I think I reflect my great love of music and the important moments of indescribable happiness which it has allowed me to experience; I hope you will be able to fly and feel with these sincere songs, and if possible, feel peace and love as you listen to them, thank you form this very moment, for listening to me.