Recent content by JuanLCZ

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    Fretlesss Bass

    I remember when learning guitar that the first teacher I had talked me from the first lessons into learning withouth looking at the fretboard: "Imagine you were blind" used to say. Obviously I looked to the fretboard all the time but nowadays I dont anymore, I do not need it. So, after reading...
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    Side DOTS

    I think I will definetely have the side dots of my MM P7 moved to the correct position and do not mind extending the lines from the front of the fretboard to the sides. THANK YOU ALL for your help!
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    Side DOTS

    Thank you all for your input. What I get from your interesting comments is that what I thoiught was certain i.e dots on the edge of the fretless bass without marks would be where the frets should be is not necessarily true which is confussing. Also I have noticed that in most of the fretless...
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    Side DOTS

    Dear Bassmates: As a guitarist about to tackle fretless bass i want to ask a question: The Marcus Miller and Fender Tony Franklin differentiarte in that one has fretboard lines while the other does not however, both models have side dots, are these placed in the same spot along the edge of the...
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    Fretlesss Bass

    Dear BassicJazzy: one of the reasons that fretless bass appeals to me is that I find it more mentally challenging. Thank you also TomB from the wellcome. Apologies for duplication of the post.
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    Fretlesss Bass

    Thank all for your input. Really interesting. After rerading your comments I think that the best thing is to start with the fretless bass (lined or unlined) straightaway. You have been very helpful and apreciate your time. THANKS.
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    Learning fretless bass

    Dear Sirs: I am a guitarplayer and want to learn fretless bass. I have some questions I would like to ask: .Should I become proficient on the fretted bass first and then make the jump or should I start with the fretless? .Should I buy a fretless bass with markers or withouth markers? .Any...
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    Fretlesss Bass

    Dear Bassits: I am a guitarplayer and want to learn fretless bass. I have some questions I would like to ask: .Should I become proficient on the fretted bass first and then make the jump or should I start with the fretless? .Should I buy a fretless bass with markers or withouth markers? .Any...