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    Squier P-bass Special CIC 2000-05 (California Series) fretless - original or defretted?

    Thanks for taking the time to answer. Only now, seriously putting in more time with the electric bass have I realized what a nice instrument this is, and how weill this stands up to serious competition. I was just wondering about those white indicators on rosewood fingerboards that I´ve seen on...
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    Squier P-bass Special CIC 2000-05 (California Series) fretless - original or defretted?

    Not at all, I did not make that clear (that I am based in Sweden). Thanks for sharing info. Yes, the Affinity models has a rumour of surprisingly good quality, (and some even excellent.) A bit of a treasure hunt finding these instruments...
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    Squier P-bass Special CIC 2000-05 (California Series) fretless - original or defretted?

    Thanks for sharing! Your bass looks VERY similar to mine (and probably what the neck looked like before defretting). The California Series was only sold in Asia (I picked mine up in Sydney). But it would make sense that they exported the same model to Europe and North America (like yours). And...
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    Squier P-bass Special CIC 2000-05 (California Series) fretless - original or defretted?

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes, I agree, the looks are exactly what you expect from a fretted bass. And you confirm that. (The job is really nicely done though, and works SO well, that it made me wonder...)
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    Squier P-bass Special CIC 2000-05 (California Series) fretless - original or defretted?

    Hi fellow bass players, new and greatful for this forum! As a double bass player for 40 years I have mostly enjoyed playing the bass guitar at home, and not on the gig. 2005 (while on visit to Sydney), i purchased this fretless Squier P-bass Special (PJ), Crafted in China, California Series...