defretting

[bass_boy]

i am going to be convering my fretted bass to a fretless soon and i was wondering if anyone had any pointers before i start... thanks in advance!

aaron

 

[Godhead'sLament]

check the sticky in the setup forum

 

[7thbass]

Get the Bass Player with geddy lee on the front that just came out. Dan Erlwine (sp?) does a play by play.

 

[Dr. PhunkyPants]

Yes, and Dan Erlewhine also has an EXCELLENT DVD available from StewMac that covers proper defretting technique.

There is a HUGE difference between a job done well and one done wrong. Take the time to read up and do it right! You'll be glad you did!

 

[Philbiker]

There is a HUGE difference between a job done well and one done wrong.

That is an extreme understatement IMO.

Take the time to read up and do it right! You'll be glad you did!

Better yet, if your bass has a Fender style neck, just buy a new fretless neck for it. You'll be much better off IMO.

 

[godoze]

is this a bolt on bass ? more than likely you will have to shim the neck joint (for bolt on) to get the proper neck angle.

I done done this on many basses and in most cases have had to shim the neck area.

 

[bass_boy]

thanks guys... didnt know there was already a thread though...hehe