The voices are telling me to add a J pup and install a 3-way Tele-style switch. Make them stop...
Am I the only one who noticed the "ImPrecision Bass" on the headstock? I laughed
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Fender Fretless Precision Bass - Post yours
- Thread starter moishelichtfuss
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Am I the only one who noticed the "ImPrecision Bass" on the headstock? I laughed
Probably. I was referring to Bagelbruin's bass. The finish on mine is kinda odd since the (dark) edges have kind of a greenish tint...like pistachio in a way.
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
Am I the only one who noticed the "ImPrecision Bass" on the headstock? I laughed
Well, if Leo's had frets and he called it a 'Precision'...
It sounds like he's using rounds in the clip but on his website he says he uses Ernie Ball flats on fretless. What do you think ?
slowburnaz
Commercial User
This is a fantastic thread. The aesthetic of a precision fretless is beautiful. I loved the look and sound of Derek Forbes - original bassist for Simple Minds - who if memory serves me correctly, played a black body / black scratch-plate / maple neck fretless.
Began life as a fretted 73, as far as I can tell. Somebody rebuilt it into this sort of hot rod job, and I purchased it in this condition. Ebony board (done properly), neck slightly tapered to 1 9/16" (also well-done) and Alembic Activator pickups. I am rather certain the body and neck belong to each other, as they fit well, and the body has in it all the proper (filled) holes.
The pictured Badass II bridge was no good, so I replaced it with the same kind my Jaguar has on it, which I actually prefer. It also now has a new bone nut.
I do rather wish I knew where it came from. It's a very fun instrument to play.
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I really wish Fender would re-release some of these. They do not offer a single fretless P bass. I would love an unlined one. I have considered putting a Mighty Mite neck on my MIA Fender, but would really like the trussrod nut to be in the heel since there is a cut-out in the body for it. Plus I would prefer it to have the graphite rods.
1978 Maple fretless, Antigua finish!
Dude.... that bass kills me a little everytime I see it around here!
Here is mine a little beat up but still worthy of much love.
I have 2 fretless necks for sale in the classified adds right now. And they are Fenders. Why not spend your money on the real deal?
Dude.... that bass kills me a little everytime I see it around here!
Here is mine a little beat up but still worthy of much love.
That bass kills me as well, what a beautiful piece of wood!
Too bad I don't know how to play it, but learning on a fretless seems pretty difficult, and it's just sitting in the closet.
Of 6 Fenders, 2 are lined fretless jazz. I have 2 fretted ESPs I love. Anxious to try the new ESP unlined fretless p/j.(sunburst/rosewood all I've sen thus far)
Always wanted a black p with unlined maple.
Always wanted a black p with unlined maple.
