Fretless Bass

[Michelin97Bass]

I went down to the local shop today, and I am ordering an ESP LTD B-204SM-FL. Such a nice bass, with such nice eq...

[khutch]

I had a chance to play an older fretless Godin Acoustibass in a shop this summer. If the A4 is anything like that, and I think it is, it should be a great bass. I've played a few Squier fretless Jazz basses and they are ok but every one of them had a noticeably bowed neck and that made me leery of them. I know a truss rod adjustment might fix it but still.... Never touched one but the ESP B204 fretless sure is pretty! Glad to hear that their looks do not deceive. The fretless I ended up with is a used and somewhat beat up Fender Standard Jazz that I bought right here on the TB classifieds. It plays great! Now if only I could learn to play it in tune....

Ken

[loopee]

How much does this bass weigh?

Originally Posted by girlonbass

One of my favourite basses is my Godin A4 fretless. Ebony fingerboard, flatwounds and piezo with a chambered body. I've gigged with this one quite a bit and I love the sound. If you're looking for upright sound. This maybe as close as you get while staying horizontal. Retail is about $1200 but I've seen them on ebay for about $700.



Terri

[sanderic]

Maybe I just got a lemon, but I would avoid the squire vintage modified fretless. Although it is a good sounding bass, I've just never been able to get it set up properly. I have the neck relief how I want it but it still is to high. If I lower the bridge it buzzes. I've been setting up and playing basses for over 35 years and I can't seem to make this one right. Maybe set up for a fretless is different. I better be careful not to high jack this thread. I have noticed that folks aren't lining up to recommend this model.

[svlilioukalani]

For $600 you could find a used Warwick Corvette frettless. A great pro level bass. Way past a ESP or Squire. They are one of the best deals going out there now.