fretless bass

  1. GodPlayedBass

    Fx/preamp for fretless bass

    Hey. So I have this fretless bass. It started out as a squier 70s classic vibe, now has a fretless fender neck, fender pickups and pots (i did all this before the strat wars) but I can't really get it to sound good. Was thinking of trying a new preamp or something. What do yall use?
  2. GHS Pressurewound Strings - Brand New
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    For sale GHS Pressurewound Strings - Brand New

    2 sets of new, unopened sets. These are round wound but have gone through a process that makes them friendlier to frets & freltess fingerboards. Less finger noise as well. Long scale - 37.25" wind. .106, .084, .062, .044
    $40.00
  3. iNeedA5string

    What are some pros and cons of owning a fretless bass?

    I'm currently in the process of owning a fretless 6-string. I just want to know what I'm getting myself into. Could some of you guys who own a fretless bass tell me how it is? PS: The fretless instrument I'm currently trying to get is a Combine D.I.Y 6-string fretless bass kit.
  4. iqi616

    Fretless above the 12th

    Anyone with any tips for playing fretless bass above the "12th"? I've tried a few ways to improve my initial pitch accuracy but I'm curious as to how more experienced players handle it. Applying buckets of vibrato or sliding up to every note are not very musical.
  5. Fretless Bass Guitar JCR
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    For sale Fretless Bass Guitar JCR

    New condition. Made and bought from luthier JCR located in Spain in 2024. Never played much and never left my home. More info on request. But this is a beautiful boutique of a fretless bass. Made with an Aguilar Ob3 preamp and Bartolini Super Dbl pickups. I had this bass modeled to...
    $2,700.00
  6. MINT 2026 McGrath Thunderhorse IV Fretless Orbital Ink
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    For sale MINT 2026 McGrath Thunderhorse IV Fretless Orbital Ink

    McGrath Thunderhorse IV Fretless Orbital Ink (NAMM 2026) Perfect condition; bought in February; tremendous player; top notch hardware and electronics; roasted flamed neck - smooth, thin, & fast Payment via PayPal goods and services, buyer pays actual shipping New-ish to TalkBass, but I have a...
    $1,899.00
    $1,549.00
  7. Mister_GothFrak

    Fingerboard Piezo for Fretless Slap?

    I have three electric fretless basses that I want to modify. I am inspired by uprights & gothabilly / punk. Specifically, this guy. He's got an EUB with a pickup for the slap sounds that goes through a specific signal chain of a limiter, EQ to cut the lows out, and reverb. Any recommendations...
  8. MrAB4003

    NBD - Sire P5 Fretless

    The tashte of it, the schmell of it, the texture...”. This was the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw what would become my new Sire P5 fretless. I recently saw that Sweetwater was having a sale and there was a deal that I could not refuse. The regular price was $600, but there was a...
  9. Warwick rock bass fretless bass neck
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    For sale Warwick rock bass fretless bass neck

    $150 shipped Warwick Rock bass fretless neck Never installed, bought from a supplier years ago. I don't know what model it's for. Truss rod functions, board flattens, no warps or twists. Scale: 34 4 string Nut width: 1.5" Heel width: 2.5" Heel length: 4.5" Heel height: 1.0625
    $150.00
  10. Neal Brakey
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    Wanted Fretless Bass

    Looking at what offers are out there for a good fretless bass. Open to 4/5/ or 6 string offers Price range is between $3000 - $4000 Send some good offers for me to consider. Lined Fretless only please
  11. Dingwall Voodoo Prima HANDMADE by Sheldon Dingwall
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    For sale Dingwall Voodoo Prima HANDMADE by Sheldon Dingwall

    you read that right. this is a RARE bird. handmade by Sheldon himself! -walnut core body -madrone (arbutus) burl top and back -9-piece multi-laminate maple neck with 2-octave Pau Ferro fretboard -Kahler bridge -Sperzel locking tuners -Dingwall FD1 pickups -Bartolini 2 band preamp with Push/Pull...
    $3,800.00
  12. Godin A5 Fretless 5 String hollowbody bass
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    For sale Godin A5 Fretless 5 String hollowbody bass

    What’s up, Talk Bass, this thing has been sitting for too long and just does not get any play, please someone take this and play some beautiful music on it! You all know what it is, it’s a big heavy semi acoustic fretless bass. How much does it weigh? It’s heavy, at least 10 pounds. You sit and...
    $1,050.00
  13. Skjold Drakkar Cathedral
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    For sale Skjold Drakkar Cathedral

    Mint condition Skjold Drakkar Cathedral 5 String Fretless Bass Body: Spanish Cedar, chambered Top: Figured Sapele Neck: Walnut and Maple Fingerboard: Zircote Scale: 33” Pickup: Skjold Custom Wound Humbucker Bridge: Peizo pickups built into each string saddle Controls: Master Volume Pickup...
    $6,000.00
  14. Warwick Corvette Standard 5 String Fretless
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    For sale Warwick Corvette Standard 5 String Fretless

    Corvette Standard Bubinga 5 string Year 2001 Month January Neck Wood Ovangkol Wood Fingerboard Ebony Wood Frets NO Fretless Yes Nut Just a Nut II Version Neck construction Bolt On Body 2 pc. Solid Bubinga wood Surface Oil Finish / Beewax surface Pickups active MEC JJ Pickups Electronics active...
    $1,425.00
  15. 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red – Iconic Vintage Instrument
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    For sale 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red – Iconic Vintage Instrument

    Up for sale is my 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red with Matching Headstock.This Bass was Made in early 1966 and is one of approximately three hundred made that hade a bound neck but still had MOP dot markers on a Rosewood fretboard before they started using the larger block marker inlays...
    $9,000.00
  16. Ejtibbetts

    Fretless semi-hollow questions

    Hey all, I've searched through some of the forums to try to narrow down some info on this, but from how I searched the relevant threads were fairly short. So, I'm going to start a new thread for myself. I am having a fretless semi-hollow single cutaway 6 string built. In our initial...
  17. Exceptional Fender fretless w "63 P Bass neck
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    For sale Exceptional Fender fretless w "63 P Bass neck

    I am selling a beautiful Fender fretless bass. It has a 1963 Precision Bass neck- 5 AUG 63 C - It plays evenly and sounds beautiful. A Jaco like, deep, resonant sound. The body is from a different bass with a Badass Bridge, possibly an 80's Jazz (serial #A1135) . It belongs to a friend in need...
    $2,500.00
  18. Sire U5 Fretless PJ Bass
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    For sale Sire U5 Fretless PJ Bass

    Sire U5 fretless PJ passive bass 30" short scale Natural body with maple fretboard Weight: 8.2 pounds 38 mm nut width 9.5" fingerboard radius Rolled fretboard edges Strings: La Bella 760T-S white nylon tape wounds Non-smoking house. Not currently interested in trades. Buyer pays shipping...
    $425.00
  19. G

    Let's Build a Fretless Bass the Most Labor Intensive Way Possible!

    Greetings! I'm taking the frets out of a bass neck and had questions about after... because even though it's a cheap neck bought from an anonymous trench coat wearing man in an alley, not an heirloom, I still want to do a good job so the neck is good enough to use for my "platform to learn how...
  20. SBMM Fretless RAY34 - Koa Top - Upgraded w/ Black Hardware
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    For sale SBMM Fretless RAY34 - Koa Top - Upgraded w/ Black Hardware

    Sterling by MusicMan (SBMM) no longer makes new fretless models. I have found that the quality of the Ray34 and 35 series rival the sound quality of the EB Stingrays without the corresponding high price tag. So these make great candidates to upgrade and defret for those players who want a great...
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    $878.00
  21. GHS Pressurewound Strings - 2 sets
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    For sale GHS Pressurewound Strings - 2 sets

    2 Brand new unopened sets of GHS Pressure wounds... "The 3rd Type of String" Free USPS shipping included. No Trades. These are roundwound but a smoother surface- less harsh on frets & fretless bass, & less Twangy. This string set gets its name from the process that the wrap wire is...
    $45.00
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    SOLD GHS Pressurewound Strings - 2 sets

    2 Brand new unopened sets of GHS Pressure wounds... "The 3rd Type of String" Free USPS shipping included. No Trades. These are roundwound but a smoother surface- less harsh on frets & fretless bass, & less Twangy. This string set gets its name from the process that the wrap wire is...
  23. GainOFfunction

    Fretless Bass is no more difficult than the Trombone. If you can hear, no need to fear.

    Quick one.... As I was getting a little practice/stress relief in on my fretless five before a 10+ hour Saturday Chef shift; the thought occurred to me that playing fretless in tune is not the fearsome feat many believe it to be. Case in point: I learned to play the trombone in 7th grade back...
  24. G

    Is a Harley Benton B-650FL BK worth it?

    I just ordered one recently after looking at it online for a few years and It's coming in 4 days. If you own this bass, what are your honest opinions on it? how was it outside of the box? is it good for the price? Thank you for any comments!
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