Help me choose fretless

[James Collins]

Of the two choices I would go with the Corvette. Nothing wrong with G&L.

A couple of additional thoughts from reading other posts:

This is not the same as the standard Corvette with a bolt on neck. That is why it is more expensive. You can get a bolt on for much less.

The ash body and maple neck will not give you the Warwick sound. If that is your hope, sorry. It is still pretty versatile, but lacks some of the characteristic growl.

Finally, I have a fretted version of the same bass, and it is by far my lightest bass. It is lighter than some of my guitars even. Much lighter than my G&L, and less cumbersome/clunky.

 

[villis]

The middle one looks to be the octave (12th fret) with two lines/frets above and below it. I’ve never seen that before.

yup me neither! i asked the seller i am waiting for his answer and better picture

 

[bholder]

yup me neither! i asked the seller i am waiting for his answer and better picture

I bet it's temporary (chalk or tape) but by all means ask!

 

[villis]

That was all about! ok guys thanks for all the replies, i just order it from France! now i will wait for the package

 

[lowfreqgeek]

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That was all about! ok guys thanks for all the replies, i just order it from France! now i will wait for the package

I've seen those inlays on just a few G&Ls over the years. Enough to make me think it was some kind of factory option, but I never saw it published as such.

 

[villis]

I've seen those inlays on just a few G&Ls over the years. Enough to make me think it was some kind of factory option, but I never saw it published as such.

maybe it was optional at some orders i don't know

 

[Matthew_84]

Congrats. Post pics when you get it!

 

[villis]

Congrats. Post pics when you get it!

Of course maybe i will make a video from closer look!

 

[villis]

I find out from the serial number that this is bass was build at 1997

And also has a nick name! He call it Penelope! hahahaha

 

[bholder]

I find out from the serial number that this is bass was build at 1997

And also has a nick name! He call it Penelope! hahahaha

She's 21 years old and therefore no longer a minor.

 

[JRA]

G&L!

 

[villis]

It came!!

 

[Matthew_84]

It came!!

Nice playing, tone, and bass!

 

[villis]

Nice playing, tone, and bass!

i really like it! the truss rod was too tight to move let see tomorrow how will be

 

[Yammybass]

You made the right choice Villis. Nice playing. Beautiful basses. It just sings. My 21 year old yammy may have to have her frets pulled. It’s for her own good. She will learn to sing lol. But it’s gonna take a while for my skills to catch up to yours.

 

[villis]

You made the right choice Villis. Nice playing. Beautiful basses. It just sings. My 21 year old yammy may have to have her frets pulled. It’s for her own good. She will learn to sing lol. But it’s gonna take a while for my skills to catch up to yours.

haha thank you very much! yes i think i made the best choice and thank you guys for all of your advises!

 

[Steve Hamilton]

someone have an opinion on Godin A4/5 Ultra ?

 

[Jeff Scott]

someone have an opinion on Godin A4/5 Ultra ?

You might better results by starting your own thread on the Godin.

 

[villis]

I think this bass sings very well, although i have some problems with the truss rod, had to plan the fret board cause it didn't work perfectly and i couldn't straight it enough for my needs but ok finally fixed and i shimmed the pocket with 3!!!! business card cause the action at the last frets was too high.

 

[David Sutkin]

The Fender Tony Franklin fretless P bass did it for me. I’ve never bonded with any fretless Ive tried before .... until I got a TF fretless P.

IMO, there’s something about it that’s truly awesome, super growly, super easy to play and it has killer aesthetics.