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F Bass - Internationally renowned custom instrument building.
When have you played an instrument that exceeded your expectations?
The F bass design evolved during twenty-two years of repairing and observing other instruments, and it has been my desire to learn from and improve upon those designs.
This process has led to a terrific combination: fat, natural sound, superb feel, exciting new look, and, because I play them too, comfortable balance and light weight. I hope refinements such as these create a niche away from instruments that sound and feel "high-tech". At F bass, quality and craftsmanship are the standards by which we live. Even though we build for today's player, I want our instruments to play and feel like great vintage basses.
I am extremely proud of F basses, as are the musicians who play them.
George Furlanetto
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Steinberger: 1975
Ned Steinberger, a graduate of the Maryland Institute of Art with a BFA in sculpture, begins working for Thronet Industries designing industrial furniture sharing space with bass luthier Stuart Spector in a Brooklyn, NY woodworking co-op.
1976
Ned Steinberger designs NS models for Stuart Spector.
1977
Several prototypes made of graphite reinforced epoxy are manufactured.
1979
Ned designs the L2 in Brooklyn, NY. The L2 is introduced at the summer show of the National Association of Music Merchants. Three prototypes are sold at The Guitarman to John Entwistle (The Who), Tony Levin (King Crimson) and Andy West (The Dregs).
1980
Steinberger Sound Corporation is founded. Ned Steinberger is granted patent on the design of his L2 bass.
1981
At the Frankfurt Musik Messe, the L2 leaves the music world amazed over its design. The L2 is awarded the coveted Industrial Designers Excellence Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (ISDA). Time Magazine declares the L2 one of the Five Best Designs of 1981 ...
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