BEST FRETLESS for 3,000.00? help!!

[benchpress11782]

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

 

[j.kernodle]

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?

 

[hasbeen]

I love my Zon Sonus fretless. It is a six string

 

[benchpress11782]

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

 

[mark beem]

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?

 

[benchpress11782]

Another one? Lol. I have considered it though, they are great instruments. Thanks

 

[SteveC]

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.

 

[benchpress11782]

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

 

[SteveC]

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

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

 

[Dbassmon]

Roscoe - I own one like it,. Gorgeous in every way. Bartolini Pups and pre... chocolate Mwah for days. Two listed below. free shipping

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[benchpress11782]

Thank you. Will check it out

 

[FrenchBassQC]

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

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...

 

[hasbeen]

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?

They are beautiful basses. Great video too. Thanks for posting.

 

[j.kernodle]

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.

 

[benchpress11782]

How about Modulus?

 

[PlatypusBassist]

The ibanez gary willis 1005 sounds pretty good

 

[benchpress11782]

Hmmmm. Tough choices. Not crazy about ibanez though. However I am sure his sig model is not your typical ibanez. Thanks

 

[Titania]

If you're OK with waiting, I'd keep my eye open for a used Alembic fretless.

 

[benchpress11782]

Like Stanley Clarke Alembic?

 

[Titania]

Like Stanley Clarke Alembic?

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.