FCH ARTISTS
Matt Noveskey of Blue October
Matt joined Blue October in 1999 playing guitar, bass and backing vocals on Blue October's 2000 major label debut Consent to Treatment. He also created the artwork for the album and along with Justin Furstenfeld, co-wrote the single "James" and the live fan-favorite "You Make Me Smile."
Matt uses Babicz 'Full Contact Hardware' FCH4 bass bridges on his Fender "Tony Franklin" P-Basses.
Photo by Abel Longoria
Dallon Weekes from "Panic! at the Disco"
After a successful run with "The Brobecks", a band Dallon formed in his native Salt Lake City, Dallon was asked to join with multi-platinum act 'Panic! at the Disco' during their summer 2009 tour. Dallon has all of his Fender basses set up with FCH4 'Full Contact Hardware' bass bridges.
Erik Michael "Goose" Henning of 'Polar Bear Club'
Bridge Nine Records Recording artists Polar Bear Club is currently on a US tour in support of their third album, Clash Battle Guilt Pride. The band from Rochester, New York has been around for six years. Since releasing their first EP The Redder, the Better in 2008, they’ve kept a steady stream of releases coming, never looking back.
Joey Vera, bassist for heavy metal band Armored Saint and progressive metal band Fates Warning, has equipped his stable of Fender basses with Babicz designed 'Full Contact Hardware' bridges for his upcoming European tour.“Super solid design mixed with quite a few options makes this bridge a force to be reckoned with! This thing is super stable with every adjusting element locking in place. It’s road worthy, and studio worthy.”~Joey Vera
In addition to Armored Saint and Fates Warning, Joey keeps a busy schedule as an independent producer as well as a session bassist. He is on several acclaimed metal records by bands such as 'Arch/Matheos', 'Mother Superior', 'Tribe After Tribe', 'Seven Witches', among others. In 2004-05 he replaced Frank Bello in Anthrax as the band's touring bassist. He appears as part of the project Engine, as well as on the OSI album Free. He currently has a new solo project called 'A Chinese Firedrill' and has released a new album titled Circles. For more information please see: www.joeyvera.com
Joey with his Babicz "FCH4" Full Contact Hardware bridge on his Fender P-J Bass
(Photo by: Stephanie Cabral)
Pro Touring-Session-Clinician bassist Andy Irvine rockin' his Babicz Full Contact Hardware equipped Vintage P-Bass.Andy Irvine is best known for his driving bass
grooves, huge tone, ferocious soloing and song writing skills.His
vast experience performing on the road and in the
studio find him equally at home holding down thick
fundamental support lines, ripping off aggressive bass solos
and all points between. He has been influenced by funk,
soul, blues, Jazz, gospel and various rock styles of music.
With a playful musical personality and dynamic presence on
the stage, Andy radiates with passion and love for his
craft.
"Over the years I have developed a bass
guitar style that's all my own, It's always funky,
fundamentally rooted with an aggressive rock delivery and
attitude"
As a top call freelance side man/session musician Irvine spends a great deal of time performing on the road and in
the studio with various artists covering a wide range of styles. Andy is currently touring and performing nationally
and internationally with: Mississippi based piano virtuoso- Eden Brent,Eddie "Devil Boy" Turner, blue great Sammy Mayfield, acoustic blues duo- The Jelly Roll Bakers, Instrumental funk/fusion power trio- Beanstalk, and his own band- Project Mind Flip.
Irvine also recorded albums recently with blues great-John Alex Mason, and Porcupine Tree guitarist- John Wesley.
Sean O'Bryan Smith is a well established solo artist, touring/recording bassist, and producer based out of Nashville. As a sideman he has worked with some of the industry’s greatest talents including Wynonna, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Larry Carlton, Kenny Rogers, Rebecca St. James, The Mississippi Mass Choir, Anna Wilson and Billy Ray Cyrus just to name a few. As a producer he has been involved with several major TV and film studios and is wrapping production on his second solo studio project entitled "Reflection".Sean has gained worldwide acclaim for his premiere solo CD entitled "Tapestry". Tapestry has been an airplay favorite in a number of countries including the U.S. since its release and was voted the #1 Most Recommended CD of all times at AllAboutJazz.com.
His unique blend of jazz, funk, and vintage soul have also made him a crowd pleaser across the country. As a solo artist Sean has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz including Larry Carlton, Gerald Albright, Randy Brecker, Chuck Loeb, Frank Catalano, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Bromberg, and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter.
"My Full Contact bridges are outstanding. They add extra articulation and clarity to my basses which allows me to push myself to my limits and still hear every nuance. Very cool modification for any bass." ~ Sean
With a strong commitment to musical education,Sean has been a featured clinician for a number of musical instrument manufacturers over the years including Xotic, Steinberger, Tobias, Valley Arts, Eden Electronics, and Epiphone. He is a contributing writer for Mel Bay’s Bass Sessions where he offers tips for new and seasoned players on diversifying and surviving the music industry and has contributed to a number of national publications as a writer including Vintage Guitar, Christian Musician, Premier Guitar, and Bass Player.
Dan Spitz (Anthrax, DeuxMonkey) with his Babicz Full Contact Hardware Tele Bridge!"Jeff,
Just got my Tele. Most amazing guitar I've ever touched (and I've had a couple). The bridge you have dreamed up in your sleep has taken a Custom Shop Tele to a level never obtained previously by anyone on this planet. It's simply amazing for palm muting and then when you release and roll back the volume on my Joe Barden's it turns into 407 different guitar tones that any human can chew. It enters the listeners soul and embeds itself forever !!! SICK !!! SICK !!!
FullContact = SpitzContact = TeleContact = HumanContact !
~Dan Spitz
Ted Turner of Wishbone Ash with Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware'An integral part of Wishbone Ash's signature 'dual guitar lead' sound, Ted Turner has had an illustrious career as a guitarist, producer and composer for some of rock history's most legendary artists. While with Wishbone Ash in the late '60's and early '70's, Turner also recorded on John Lennon's 'Imagine' and continued to do studio work for artists such as Miles Copeland, Billy Preston, George Harrison, Al Stewart, Brian Auger and Rod Stewart. After a US tour with the reformed Badfinger, Turner rejoined Wishbone Ash and recorded 'Nouveau Calls' for Miles Copeland's No Speak label.
"I am delighted and impressed, great sound and great product.....I believe in this technology and want to replace saddles on all guitars I have...."~Ted Turner
Click HERE to check out Ted's new solo album "ECLEKTIC VALUE".
Jesse Stern On Tour with Jordin Sparks and Babicz "Full Contact Hardware"!LA session and touring bassist Jesse Stern has begun equipping his Fender basses with Babicz Design "Full Contact Hardware" bridges in preparation for his 2011 touring schedule. Jesse has just performed with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks at the recent Superbowl.
"The Babicz bass bridge is compatible with my Fender basses, and all the adjustments lock. Super solid, and it has a great tone. Keep up the good work!" ~ Jesse Stern
Jesse has been in demand as a versatile and dynamic performer with dozens of recordings and international tours on his resume. In addition to his current work with Jordin Sparks, Jesse has toured and/or recorded with Grammy winner Sly Stone and pop/rock sensations Hanson, Mario Reyes of the Gipsy Kings, Latin Grammy winner Pee Wee Salinas, #1 EMI Europe artist Natalia Lesz and Alt-Rock band Weezer
Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister uses Full Contact Hardware..."Hey Jeff, Wow!! what a difference the Full Contact Hardware Bridges have made on my MIJ Telecaster and MIC Jagmaster. Its like night and day. Both the tone and feel of the guitars are 100% better now. Awesome,Thanks Dudes!! "
~Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda
Eddie uses the FCH Tele bridge in Chrome for his Fender Tele guitar, and the FCH Strat Trem for his Fender Jagmaster guitar.
(Photo by Mike Polito)
Cassady Feasby and the Full Contact Hardware Bass bridgeCassady Feasby, currently on tour with Country Music superstar Dierks Bentley.
According to Cassady.....
"Babicz Full Contact Hardware provides more sustain than Viagra and Enzyte combined!"......
Jeff Harper from "Love and Theft"Throughout the past several years Jeff Harper has made a name for himself in Nashville as a skilled "utility player". Primarily a guitar player, Jeff has also performed and recorded with several well known acts covering keys, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, sax, flute, and bass.
Playing for such artists as Love & Theft, Justin Moore, Andy Davis, rock icons Philos, bopper Katie Armiger and more, Jeff was introduced to Babicz bridges on the 2010 Tim McGraw tour... "and haven't looked back since!" Equipped on both his homemade and Fender telecasters, look for Jeff to be hitting the stage on his upcoming tours!
Throughout the past several years Jeff Harper has made a name for himself in Nashville as a skilled "utility player". Primarily a guitar player, Jeff has also performed and recorded with several well known acts covering keys, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, sax, flute, and bass.
"These bridges give me setup control, sustain, and tone that have brought my guitars to life!" ~Jeff Harper
Playing for such artists as Love & Theft, Justin Moore, Andy Davis, rock icons Philos, bopper Katie Armiger and more, Jeff was introduced to Babicz bridges on the 2010 Tim McGraw tour... "and haven't looked back since!" Equipped on both his homemade and Fender telecasters, look for Jeff to be hitting the stage on his upcoming tours!
Kasim Sulton and the Babicz FCH 4 Bass Bridge! For over 30 years singer / songwriter Kasim Sulton has worked with artists as diverse as Todd Rundgren, The New Cars, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Utopia, Celine Dion, Bon Jovi and Hall & Oates. He also played in the musical Movin' Out on Broadway and has his own increasingly successful solo career.
Kasim uses the FCH 4 Bass Bridge in Chrome on his ESP bass.
Marten Andersson of Lizzy Borden uses the FCH 4 Bass Bridge
"I have used various bridges over the years but when I put the Full Contact bridge on my bass, it's just beyond. It delivers, the feel and the tone is right in the pocket. You wont be disappointed."
~Marten Andersson
Marten on tour with his Babicz Full Contact Hardware equipped ESP Vintage bass.
John Regan uses Full Contact Hardware!"This bridge is ROCK SOLID!!!"
~John Regan
John Regan is notable for being a member of ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley's band "Frehley's Comet" from 1984 to 1990. He has also recorded and performed with John Waite, Mick Jagger, Stephen Stills, Dave Edmunds, Robin Trower, Scandal, Billy Idol and David Lee Roth. Beginning in 1979 John has held down the bottom with Peter Frampton, who consider's him his "lifelong best friend".
John uses the Babicz FCH 4 Bass Bridge on his Fender P bass.
Vince Leggiere, On Tour with Joe Louis Walker and Babicz Full Contact Hardware!"I find that the Full Contact Hardware really captures the complete tone of my P-Bass....all of the subtleties and tonal features come alive with this technology, and the stability is far superior to any other hardware on the market!"
~Vinc Leggiere
Vince uses the Full Contact Hardware Four String bass bridge in black.
KING WHACK plays FCH...guitar and bass!!Either recorded, or at a live performance, King Whack delivers their unique brand of original hard rock. The band features Rob Arnold (left) on guitar and vocals, Ed Lanouette (right) on vocals and bass, and Steve Bolognese on drums. Follow King Whack on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.
Rob uses three FCH Strat Trems on three MIM Fender Strats, and Ed uses the FCH 4 Bass bridge on his '72 Fender J Bass.
Rodney O'Quinn And The FCH 4 Bass Bridge Rodney O'Quinn, long time touring and recording bassist for The Pat Travers Band, with his Tony Franklin SIgnature P-Bass equipped with Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware'
"Love what the FCH has done to My P-Bass!!"
~Rodney O'Quinn, Pat Travers Band
Randy George Plays The Babicz FCH 4 Bass BridgeRandy George is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer in the Seattle area. His compositions combine driving rhythms, sweeping harmony and lyrical melodies.
Randy has performed and recorded as a bassist for some of the industry’s most recognized artists, including Rick Wakeman, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater, Alan White, Paul Gilbert, Phil Keaggy, Steve Hackett, Roine Stolt of the Flower Kings, Adrian Belew among others.
He is a member of the Progressive Rock band Ajalon, who’s success was realized through Yes keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman on his indie label, Hope Records.
“I installed the Full Contact Hardware bridge to my PJ Bass and I have to say that I really like it a lot! I think it really added a lot of character to that bass...”
~Randy George
Jose of the Screamin' Lords...with his FCH mounted bass bridge!
Lance Hoppen from the legendary band Orleans....on Full Contact Hardware...."I love this bridge! I put it on my '58 P-Bass Reissue road axe and it definitely sounds fatter now than my authentic '58. It also seems more resonant than I remember it being. Probably because it is! :-) Everyone I showed the bridge to remarked about the brilliant design. The cam thing is especially way cool."
~Lance Hoppen
Pat Travers and Full Contact Hardware!Throughout the years Pat Travers has delighted his audiences with his musicality, sense of tone and dynamics, and powerful songwriting. With multiple hits spanning decades, such as "Boom Boom, Out Go The Lights" and "Snortin' Whiskey, Drinking Cocaine", Pat has developed a legion of die-hard fans who continue to flock to his live shows today.
..."The 'Full Contact Hardware' technology turns mediocrity into magnificence!"...
~Pat Travers
Billy Greer, on tour with KANSAS and the Full Contact Hardware....Billy Greer with the Babicz FCH4 Bass Bridge...here's what Billy has to say:
"I just got to play my second and third gig with the new FCH. It sounds really great. There's wonderful sustain on the bass! Like Nigel said in "Spinal Tap", "you could go away for a bite and come back and it would still be ringing".
~Billy Greer
John Abercrombie Plays Babicz FCH Tele BridgeOver a career spanning more than 40 years and nearly 50 albums, John Abercrombie has established himself as one the masters of jazz guitar. A restless experimenter, Abercrombie is working firmly in the jazz tradition and known for pushing the boundaries of meter and harmony.
The veteran session and touring master has an extensive resume including performances and recordings with the Brecker Brothers, Gil Evans, Gato Barbieri, and Billy Cobham. He was featured on several of Cobham's albums, including Crosswinds, Total Eclipse and Shabazz, all of which staked new ground in fusion jazz.
Photo by Mike Polito
Dave Meros of "Spock's Beard", in the studio with Babicz Design "Full Contact Hardware" Best known as the bass player for the progressive rock band Spock’s Beard, Dave has also played with such artists as Gary Myrick, Bobby Kimball of Toto, Simon Phillips, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Glenn Hughes, and Eric Burdon and the Animals.
Dave Meros with the Babicz FCH 4 Bridge...here's what Dave has to say:
"Installed the bridge last night and love it! It's changed the tone and feel of my bass in a very subtle but good way that I can't really describe except for now if feels and sounds "more expensive". ;-)It's also had an effect that I was not expecting, and that was to improve the fine intonation in the higher register. I've had a very subtle and elusive intonation problem with that bass ever since I got it and have even taken it into a really talented luthier here in Sacramento who made it better, but it still bugged me a little bit up really high, in that 18th - 20th fret range. . .always seemed slightly out of tune and "chorus-y" even though it scoped out in tune.
Anyway, I put the Babicz on there and problem solved instantly! That high D just rings out pure and clean now.
Another unexpected result is that I have been able to lower my action a little bit more than I could before. I know. . .this doesn't make sense to me why a bridge would allow me to do that, but I'm not complaining.
I think the feature that I love the most, though, is that every place that can be adjusted can also be locked down. No more adjustment screws loosening up and messing up my intonation or string height. Yay!
Plus it looks awesome. ;-) Thanks for inventing a great product!! Cheers.........Dave"
Frankie Plays FCH....Frankie Ingrao, bassist for blues bands "The Chris O'Leary Band", "Andy Follette and the Bluescasters", and Levon Helm's "Barnburners", put the Babicz Design 'Full Contact Hardware' through it paces.
Frankie also performs regularly with the legendary Grammy Award winning Levon Helm at the "Midnight Ramble" series of performances.