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Best Inexpensive Fretless

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by joeytiii, Oct 16, 2001.

  1. Oct 16, 2001 #1
    joeytiii

    joeytiii

    Oct 23, 2000
    I'm looking into picking up a fretless bass and learning it this winter. I remember in Bass Player they gave the Yamaha and Carvin really good writeups. Anybody have a preference? I also would like to know if I should learn on a fretlined Bass, or just go for an unmarked board. I don't plan on spending a ton the first time out here, and would rather study some and then buy a nicer setup. Any comments?
     
  2. Oct 16, 2001 #2
    jrthebassguy

    jrthebassguy

    Apr 19, 2000
    Houston, Texas
    how much you willing to spend? For the $400-500 dollar range, I'd recomend a MTD Kingston. I think Gard should be stomping around these parts soon, he'll fill you with loads of info on these things.
     
  3. Oct 16, 2001 #3
    Mike N

    Mike N Missing the old TB Staff Member Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Jan 28, 2001
    Spencerport, New York
  4. Oct 16, 2001 #4
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    Well...


    Fender's are OK.

    Oh, if you goto Mars Music, you might be able to get a good deal on a Curt Curbow. :D

    Hehe..I love promoting my bass.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2001 #5
    arvidgunardi

    arvidgunardi

    Mar 18, 2001
    Jakarta Indonesia
    I was just about to post that bass. :)

    Very worth it!...
     
  6. Oct 16, 2001 #6
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    MTD Kingston would be the one to get. Priced like a beginner's bass, but better than a lot of $1500 basses.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2001 #7
    ldiezman

    ldiezman

    Jul 11, 2001
    Nashville
    I second.. or 3rd i guess the MTD Kingston.. good bass. I was also surprised when I played on a dean bass a while back.. It had had a really nice tone and wasn't too expensive.. maybe 5 or $600... but i haven't played many deans and I don't know much about them
     
  8. Oct 17, 2001 #8
    Cogno

    Cogno Guest

    Jun 11, 2001
    South
    MIM Fender Jazz gets my vote.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2001 #9
    ZoomBoy

    ZoomBoy

    Jul 24, 2000
    Sutton, Massachusetts
    I agree here. Used ones can be found cheap. I picked up mine for $250 and it didn't have a mark on it. Sounds pretty good and they are a great bass to upgrade with new pickups etc. It's a great bass to findout if fretless is for you without breaking the bank.

    Jeff