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Fretless or Another Five?

#21
SteveC said:
Maybe. Only you can answer that of course. But I will say, when I had just my fretless and was waiting for my fretted build, I really enjoyed playing fretless and didn't use the fretted very much when I first got it.

Sometimes I think I'm meant to be a full time (or majority time) fretless player.
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I can't afford to have bass just for goofing off. It would need to be an instrument I would actually use at church. I could get the hang of fretless if I put in the work, I just have to be honest with myself, and wonder if I will really put in the work?
 
#22
I think you'd be surprised (maybe) how much you'd use it, and how much better you'd get in a hurry. Do you have a good monitor/hearing situation? We use IEM's so I have no problem hearing and playing in tune.
 
#23
SteveC said:
I think you'd be surprised (maybe) how much you'd use it, and how much better you'd get in a hurry. Do you have a good monitor/hearing situation? We use IEM's so I have no problem hearing and playing in tune.
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We have no monitoring, and controlling the mix is really becoming a problem. I had talked about monitors before. We really need to do something.
 
#24
I understand about getting another fretted 5 as that's what you are comfortable playing/using in church. For me, I can't see having 2 fretted 5's, even by different makers. If I have a fretted 5 I like, I'd like to get something different. A new tool for the box, paint for the brush, etc.
 
#25
I also play at church and I have a 4, 5, and a 5 fretless (lined). While I would agree I don't play the fretless as often as the other two, I do play it enough that to me it is worth having. Start with slower songs.
 
#26
I was playing some fretless at a store today. I think I could get into fretless as my main bass although I know it will take some work and time that I don't always have. I would hate to be out of tune in front of the congregation.

I am cool with two fretted basses, even two that sound similar. I would be cool with two fretlesses, provided I played them well.
 
#27
Why limit yourself? Get both as you said the fretless was inexpensive. I have two 4 bangers I don't play and plan on converting them both to fretless.
 
#28
Doc,

You might want to consider picking up an good quality inexpensive 5er to convert (have converted) to fretless.

I've got a Squier Affinity Jazz V (like yours) that I'm seriously considering doing this with. I'd like a five-string fretless and the Affinity's not really getting used, but doesn't have much resale either.

So, to me anyway, it makes sense to convert it over to fill that niche.

All the best with your choice,

Bob
 
#30
Bobster said:
Doc,

You might want to consider picking up an good quality inexpensive 5er to convert (have converted) to fretless.

I've got a Squier Affinity Jazz V (like yours) that I'm seriously considering doing this with. I'd like a five-string fretless and the Affinity's not really getting used, but doesn't have much resale either.

So, to me anyway, it makes sense to convert it over to fill that niche.

All the best with your choice,

Bob
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Converting an Affinity is a great idea, and I may just do that.
 

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