Fretless ABG ideas?

[hrodbert696]

OK, cash flow will pick up now that the school year has started and one thing on my GAS list would be a fretless acoustic bass guitar, preferably with an unlined neck. I used to have a Michael Kelly Dragonfly and liked it, regret selling it, but I also have my eye on either a Godin A4 (or maybe A5) or a Carvin AC40 (or AC50). Anyone care to share their experiences with these, as far as tone, balance, playability, reliability, etc.? I like the Godin but I understand it has a flatter fretboard and I tend to like them with a lower radius. Neither is in stock at any stores around me so this would be a purchase on recommendation. Any other suggestions also welcome. Thanks!

 

[eban3]

had a carvin ac-50 unlined fretless ,unpleasant boomy sound could never quite eq to anything useable ...played ok though....Godin's a way better beast ...and a Rick Turner Renaissance bass is even better than the Godin

 

[wiro]

Takamine's B10 and TB10 are wonderfull instruments (with curved fingerboards):
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Beautifull balanced sound, acoustically not loud, can hardly compete with acoustic guitar.

 

[MD]

Well, none mentioned above are acoustic bass guitars, they're chambered slabs. And, from what I've read, have no more unplugged volume than your regular, everyday slab. Forget about a campfire if that's what you're going for.
Plugged in is a different story.

 

[hrodbert696]

Takamine's B10 and TB10 are wonderfull instruments (with curved fingerboards):
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Beautifull balanced sound, acoustically not loud, can hardly compete with acoustic guitar.

That's a beautiful instrument, but out of my budget. I'm aiming around $1200. Thanks, though.

Well, none mentioned above are acoustic bass guitars, they're chambered slabs. And, from what I've read, have no more unplugged volume than your regular, everyday slab. Forget about a campfire if that's what you're going for.
Plugged in is a different story.

Not thinking campfire, thinking acoustic tone plugged in. Main application would be church worship team.

 

[GretschWretch]

Look at the big Deans, but be sure you get active onboard electronics. The passives are bleah!

 

[mtb777]

Tacoma ThunderChief Fretless. This ones a 5er but you can get a 4 as well.