how to defret a bass

[bass rocks]

i want to defret a bass but i might just buy a fretless bt im wondering can u still see where the frets would be

[Hollywars]

Stop.

[bass rocks]

answer my question please can u still see the were the frets would have been on a fretless bass

[standupbassman]

You will be able to see where the frets were (unless you match the wood filler to the grain of fingerboard (which is never going to happen...))

You should watch this video series (there's 10 parts) for a really good idea of what to do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=115gvPzHMqw

[bass rocks]

what about on a store bought one

[ehque]

You can always get an unlined fretless from a store. You will not be able to see the lines because there are none.

It is easy to see the lines on self-defretted basses and lined basses.

[JLS]

Originally Posted by bass rocks

i want to defret a bass but i might just buy a fretless bt im wondering can u still see where the frets would be

Depends on whether is has fretlines, or not. Some do, some don't.

[bass rocks]

i dont think i could play a nonfretlined one know eny links for a fretlined one under 200 bucks

[JLS]

Originally Posted by bass rocks

i dont think i could play a nonfretlined one know eny links for a fretlined one under 200 bucks

You might try the Google search engine. I understand it's pretty good.

[Pilgrim]

Search TalkBass and the web thoroughly and your question will be answered - depends on HOW you defret it and what you use to fill the lines.

[ProfGumby]

Originally Posted by bass rocks

i dont think i could play a nonfretlined one know eny links for a fretlined one under 200 bucks

www.rondomusic.com

I have a lined fretless jazz from them, it is pretty good and the price won't break the budget. The Vintage Modified Fretless Jazz from Squier is very nice as well.