Douglas Fretless bass

[MOPBass]

I'm seriously contemplating buying one. For $189 price tag it sounds like a deal to try it out. Anyone have any Douglas fretless basses out there and if so how are they? I can't try one out of course so I call on those who have one. I love the fretless tone and I think it would go great with my band's overall sound.

 

[lowfreq33]

I have a Douglas 6 fretless. Plays ok, kind of neck heavy though. Lot's of buzz unless the blend is at 50/50. Shielding the cavity would probably help. For $160 it's not bad.

 

[dabbler]

I'm afraid I won't be much help. I love all of my (many) SXes, and Douglas is a notch up, so love them even MORE! I only have one Douglas fretless, however, and it was not a disappointment

Go for it!

 

[BitterRoot]

I have a fretless 4. It's nice enough, but I'v never played it in a band setting. The neck is super thin and fast, which I like. Pups are low end, so is the pre. I'v thought about upgrading, b/c the body is quite nice.

 

[anomynous]

Thought I'd post this here: does anybody know if Rondo/Douglas is planning on producing more fretless 6 strings? Everything they used to have isn't in stock/not made anymore.

 

[Datsme]

I just purchased a 4 string fretless Jazz. It's my first fretless and I'm taking a liking to it. I couldn't have asked for a better price point.

Rondo's stock kinda ebbs and flows. You may just need to wait for new 6ers to come in.

 

[petefasa]

I have a Fretless 5 String that I have been playing for a little over two years now and I just love it. I did convert it from active to passive a while ago though. I use Rotosound Black Nylons on it and I relaly like the sound.