The Fretless Club (Part 3)

[chuck norriss]

Originally Posted by powerbass

I'm Fretless Club #195, haven't posted in a long time, in fact I've gone over to the other side (double bass TB). This is the last bass I made. Pearwood top, cherry back, red cedar core, quatersawn maple neck (set) dymondwood fb, Nordstrand Big Split, Hipshot Ultralight tuners w/Hipshot/Graphtech piezo bridge, custom made Yew wood knobs. TI Jazz Flats. Gathering dust while I learn DB

Beautiful. Looks like a mid century modernist work of art.

[RandyMolson]

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[mtb777]

Originally Posted by powerbass

I'm Fretless Club #195, haven't posted in a long time, in fact I've gone over to the other side (double bass TB). This is the last bass I made. Pearwood top, cherry back, red cedar core, quatersawn maple neck (set) dymondwood fb, Nordstrand Big Split, Hipshot Ultralight tuners w/Hipshot/Graphtech piezo bridge, custom made Yew wood knobs. TI Jazz Flats. Gathering dust while I learn DB

Really nice lines! Don't let her get too dusty.

[awgfl]

So, i need some help. I've recently acquired a lined fretless, in fact, it hasn't even arrived yet. I know its vanity, but i don't like lined fretlesses. I already have two unlined, and i feel as though this lined may not get the rotation it deserves because of the lines. A) am i just crazy?? B) can i get rid of the lines? Thanx for any help!

[BassBus]

I play lined and unlined basses. If you keep at it you'll get used to the lines. You got used to no lines after all. I doubt it would be difficult to get rid of lines. Any luthier could do that or you could do it if you know what you're doing. I do have to ask the question though; why did you buy a bass with lines if you don't like them?

[awgfl]

Because, I've wanted a streamer stage 1 for a very long time :-) these lines, like many, are inlaid, a luthier can sand down the board, which i don't want, especially because they're on there deep. I figured when i bought it that i can get used to the lines, but that doesn't mean i want to haha........ Any other ideas folks?

[jamestown94west]

Originally Posted by awgfl

Because, I've wanted a streamer stage 1 for a very long time :-) these lines, like many, are inlaid, a luthier can sand down the board, which i don't want, especially because they're on there deep. I figured when i bought it that i can get used to the lines, but that doesn't mean i want to haha........ Any other ideas folks?

Color in the lines with a sharpie?

[spade2you]

Originally Posted by powerbass

I'm Fretless Club #195, haven't posted in a long time, in fact I've gone over to the other side (double bass TB). This is the last bass I made. Pearwood top, cherry back, red cedar core, quatersawn maple neck (set) dymondwood fb, Nordstrand Big Split, Hipshot Ultralight tuners w/Hipshot/Graphtech piezo bridge, custom made Yew wood knobs. TI Jazz Flats. Gathering dust while I learn DB

Very nice! Yew wood knobs? You would!

[thewildest]

Hi there, here is my 2 month old baby... it feels as I am trying to domesticate a human-eating dragon, some days it sings with great tenderness, some days it burns everything around in a ball of fire.... amazing work by Fbass. I do not get attached to stuff very quickly, and this has been in no way a "right-out-of-the-box" instrument, as it takes time to find the perfect point of sync between your hands and the strings and body.... but once it does it allows you to unlock some great magic.

After 2 months with I can't stop the flow of ideas enabled by its diverse and yet quite unique sound. I posted this originally in the FBass club sub-forum, but I believe it deserves a spot (and a number please!) on this one.

Here it is a photo, best regards

[BassAgent]

Wow, what a fantástic instruments. Congrats on that

[jamestown94west]

Originally Posted by thewildest

Hi there, here is my 2 month old baby... it feels as I am trying to domesticate a human-eating dragon, some days it sings with great tenderness, some days it burns everything around in a ball of fire.... amazing work by Fbass. I do not get attached to stuff very quickly, and this has been in no way a "right-out-of-the-box" instrument, as it takes time to find the perfect point of sync between your hands and the strings and body.... but once it does it allows you to unlock some great magic.

After 2 months with I can't stop the flow of ideas enabled by its diverse and yet quite unique sound. I posted this originally in the FBass club sub-forum, but I believe it deserves a spot (and a number please!) on this one.

Here it is a photo, best regards

Whoa.............................I'm speechless

[RandyMolson]

Originally Posted by awgfl

So, i need some help. I've recently acquired a lined fretless, in fact, it hasn't even arrived yet. I know its vanity, but i don't like lined fretlesses. I already have two unlined, and i feel as though this lined may not get the rotation it deserves because of the lines. A) am i just crazy?? B) can i get rid of the lines? Thanx for any help!

For a Streamer Stage 1, I would probably find a way to deal with my line my line vanity.

[RandyMolson]

Originally Posted by thewildest

...as it takes time to find the perfect point of sync between your hands and the strings and body.... but once it does it allows you to unlock some great magic.

Well said, I think that pretty much wraps up the fretless world. Your number request is being processed by TB high command.

[awgfl]

Originally Posted by RandyMolson

For a Streamer Stage 1, I would probably find a way to deal with my line my line vanity.

That's what i was thinking lol

[JoseNeville]

Fender Jazz MIM
Basslines
Badass bridge

[bassman10]

Originally Posted by awgfl

Because, I've wanted a streamer stage 1 for a very long time :-) these lines, like many, are inlaid, a luthier can sand down the board, which i don't want, especially because they're on there deep. I figured when i bought it that i can get used to the lines, but that doesn't mean i want to haha........ Any other ideas folks?

Maybe you can close your eyes, and then you won't see them... hahaha!!!! It's just a matter of not seeing them..

[bassman10]

Originally Posted by thewildest

Hi there, here is my 2 month old baby... it feels as I am trying to domesticate a human-eating dragon, some days it sings with great tenderness, some days it burns everything around in a ball of fire.... amazing work by Fbass. I do not get attached to stuff very quickly, and this has been in no way a "right-out-of-the-box" instrument, as it takes time to find the perfect point of sync between your hands and the strings and body.... but once it does it allows you to unlock some great magic.

After 2 months with I can't stop the flow of ideas enabled by its diverse and yet quite unique sound. I posted this originally in the FBass club sub-forum, but I believe it deserves a spot (and a number please!) on this one.

Here it is a photo, best regards

I know what you mean and feel... I just received my BNF 6 a month ago, and like you say, it's a lot of fun to go and discover what this beast can do...

[mtb777]

They have some incredible finishes.

[kbuschmann]

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Jeez, I thought my mine was good looking. Until I saw yours. Gorgeous, mon frere.

[RandyMolson]

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