Fretless 6

[6ckbass]

I currently play an old Ibanez SR506, and I like it, but I REALLY want to add a fretless to my collection! I don't want a tree trunk for a neck because I don't have gorilla hands, but I think I could adjust to whatever if necessary. I'm really trying to stay under 800 if that's possible.. Does anyone know of such a beast? I am having trouble and I'm not really sure what brands can be trusted other than the main brands like Ibanez and Fender...

And feel free to list fretless bass guitars over 800, I'm just not flowing in the cash right now is all.

 

[AmadeusXeno]

I can't think of any but you could buy another SR506 and defret it.

 

[Dr McBalders]

Carvin LB76F. Had mine for 13 years. is still good.

 

[markkoelsch]

Carvin LB76F. Had mine for 13 years. is still good.

+1 . I have had mine for about 10-11 years and it is nice. You should be able to find a used one for a fair amount less than $800. Conversely, if you can scrounge up another couple hundred you could get one new too.

 

[Dr. Love]

Another Carvin vote here, mine plays so well and is very solid. I like the neck profile too.

 

[snyderz]

Man, three players before me stole my thunder and recommended Carvin. Haven't had it for years, but my Carvin sixer had a great neck. Very easy to navigate. I think I paid no more than $450 used.

 

[bassbenj]

Man, three players before me stole my thunder and recommended Carvin. Haven't had it for years, but my Carvin sixer had a great neck. Very easy to navigate. I think I paid no more than $450 used.

I agree a used Carvin would be a great score. But also check out the Fretless Brice at Rondo (even if you have to change out the electronics it still is in your range). It is a VERY nice-looking bass.

I'm interested in getting a Fender-style fretless 6 and since a Steve Bailey or Low End is out of my price range, I've opted for defretting an SX 6 string. It's work (which is why I haven't defretted yet, though I do have the bass), but the price is right.

And then there is also a Wishbass!