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BEST FRETLESS for 3,000.00? help!!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by benchpress11782, Dec 16, 2014.

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  1. Dec 16, 2014 #1
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Hello all. I have had my eyes on a beautiful Jerzy Droyd fretless lined 5 on eBay. However it is 1,000 over my limit. I also have been looking at a F bass bn6 for 3,200 but that is a 6 string and unlined. So I am just wondering what the community has to say about this.

    I play solo bass comp to Michael manring. Will use daddario light guage strings, I like bartolini pick ups, it can be used or new. I own now a Zon vinny(fretted) a Zon SONUS fretted that I'm trying to sell, a Pedulla pentabuzz with piccolo strings that I LOVE, and now looking for my next fretless 5 that will have normal light guage strings. Thanks for your input TB as always.

    Ed
     
  2. Dec 16, 2014 #2
    j.kernodle

    j.kernodle

    Nov 23, 2008
    South Carolina
    Wow, there's a lot of great options in that range... Are you looking for something more traditional and fender styled, or something more boutiquey, like the Pedulla or Jerzy? (I'm assuming the latter based on what you are watching on eBay)

    Are you strictly looking at new or used? or both?
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2014 #3
    hasbeen

    hasbeen Commercial User

    Sep 23, 2004
    Vice President, KMC/JAM USA: Distributor of Ashdown amplification
    I love my Zon Sonus fretless. It is a six string
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2014 #4
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Yes boutique bass. I figured used would be the best as far as getting the best deal for a sweet bass. That is assuming the bass is in great shape of course : ). Thanks for comments
     
  5. Dec 16, 2014 #5
    mark beem

    mark beem Wait, how does this song start again??

    Jul 20, 2001
    Alabama, USA
    If I were in your position, I'd get a Pedulla Pentabuzz. No hesitation!




    Edit: Sorry. I failed to notice that you already have one. But, since you "love" the one you already have, why not get another?
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2014 #6
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Another one? Lol. I have considered it though, they are great instruments. Thanks
     
  7. Dec 16, 2014 #7
    SteveC

    SteveC

    Nov 12, 2004
    NE ND
    Roscoe make the best fretless bass I have played. I have a new Roscoe Century Standard Plus with quilt maple top, Bart pups and pre being built as we speak for $2,950. You may find a used one for around $2,300 but they don't come up often - for a reason.
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2014 #8
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Hmmm. So that is brand new for 3000? Can u send me pic and specs? If not I understand thanks.
    I have heard of them, but didn't know much. Thanks
     
  9. Dec 16, 2014 #9
    SteveC

    SteveC

    Nov 12, 2004
    NE ND
    Here's a link to my bass that's being built:

    http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6052

    Also, on the Rocket Music site you can look at all kinds of Roscoe's on the Archive link. Greg is a great guy to deal with, too. I've bought like 3-4 from him.

    http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?display=home
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2014 #10
    Dbassmon

    Dbassmon Supporting Member

    Oct 2, 2004
    Rutherford, NJ
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2014
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  11. Dec 16, 2014 #11
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Thank you. Will check it out
     
  12. Dec 16, 2014 #12
    FrenchBassQC

    FrenchBassQC Supporting Member

    Jul 13, 2011
    Gatineau QC CA
    Look on Rocket Music, there is a Roscoe Century Standard FL coming soon:

    http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6025

    Contact Greg about the one I just mentioned, it might turn out being yours...;)
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2014 #13
    hasbeen

    hasbeen Commercial User

    Sep 23, 2004
    Vice President, KMC/JAM USA: Distributor of Ashdown amplification
    They are beautiful basses. Great video too. Thanks for posting.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2014 #14
    j.kernodle

    j.kernodle

    Nov 23, 2008
    South Carolina
    Roscoe would be very nice. There are probably some used Ken Smiths in that range too and the pickup placement and preamp sound great with fretless.
     
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  15. Dec 16, 2014 #15
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    How about Modulus?
     
  16. Dec 16, 2014 #16
    PlatypusBassist

    PlatypusBassist

    Jun 15, 2011
    The ibanez gary willis 1005 sounds pretty good
     
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  17. Dec 16, 2014 #17
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Hmmmm. Tough choices. Not crazy about ibanez though. However I am sure his sig model is not your typical ibanez. Thanks
     
  18. Dec 16, 2014 #18
    Titania

    Titania

    Aug 17, 2012
    Shirley, MA
    If you're OK with waiting, I'd keep my eye open for a used Alembic fretless.
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2014 #19
    benchpress11782

    benchpress11782 Supporting Member

    May 23, 2007
    Like Stanley Clarke Alembic?
     
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  20. Dec 16, 2014 #20
    Titania

    Titania

    Aug 17, 2012
    Shirley, MA
    I suppose if you like short scales. That wouldn't be my first choice, though. I'd keep an eye out for a Europa or one of the other 34" scale basses, personally. I have an Alembic Orion fretless and it's absolutely fantastic.
     
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