I think I like this whole fretless thing..

[Glasiron]

I didnt think I would have an easier time after pulling the frets on an old jazz neck. It took a few days to get used to, but now I feel like a mental block has been lifted!
It really feels free, and I love the sound! More fretlesses please!!

Who's with me?!

 

[Whippet]

I decided that I should just take the plunge and got myself the Fbass AC6. I don't look back. 95% of the time, I play the fretless.

I love the fretless so much I even got a NS Design EU6. Now this along with the AC6 should keep me busy for the next 40 years. LOL

 

[Duder]

I've been thinking about picking up an SX fretless just to try it out. I've got a couple songs it would be useful on.

 

[Flaked Beans]

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[Gaolee]

Fretless bass guitar is a gateway instrument. Be careful. Next, you will find yourself becoming a DB player, and then what? Next is a bow, and... It's a slippery slope into bigger and bigger things to carry around!

 

[Glasiron]

Fretless bass guitar is a gateway instrument. Be careful. Next, you will find yourself becoming a DB player, and then what? Next is a bow, and... It's a slippery slope into bigger and bigger things to carry around!

Its been about two weeks since I finished the fretless...and I found myself online today looking for local DB dealers...Luckily I dont have that kind of cash right now!

 

[Glasiron]

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That is a nice looking bass my friend!

 

[MD]

I didnt think I would have an easier time after pulling the frets on an old jazz neck. It took a few days to get used to, but now I feel like a mental block has been lifted!
It really feels free, and I love the sound! More fretlesses please!!

Who's with me?!

Now, grab a black sharpie and mark the side dots in the correct positions!

 

[Glasiron]

Now, grab a black sharpie and mark the side dots in the correct positions!

Eh, who needs em! lol

 

[Morris2103]

I love playing fretless. I now have 2.. one with rounds and one with flats.

 

[Flaked Beans]

That is a nice looking bass my friend!

Thanks. It sounds better than it looks! By the way we would love to see your new fretless bass, pics?

 

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Nice reminds me of my Larrivee' fretless 6. Don't think I have any pics handy though.

 

[BassUrges]

I love playing fretless--and yes, I was putting a bow to a couple DBs last week and loved it. My singing voice can reach E1 no problem, so I have this vision of playing counterpoint to myself.

But given that my wife comments on my intonation from through the floorboards, I'm not sure the world is ready for that.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

I do have phases for both fretted and fretless.. these days I'm in a loud rock band so it is fretted, but I love both.

 

[Bunan]

I have a DEAN ABG that I pulled the frets out of and then threw some tapewounds on. It is not a DB sound but it does have a lot of mwaah to it now.

 

[Tom Howland]

I use fretless on 50% go my gigs. I love and play both fretted and fretless.

 

[MD]

Eh, who needs em! lol

Well, you may not want/need them now, but if you continue with it, you'll want that sharpie.

 

[Callused Finger]

Congrats. It's always fun picking up a fretless after a night of fretted jamming with the band. So much more expressive.
I have just one in my arsenal and it's with the builder gettin a revamp. Can't wait to have her back.

 

[SteveC]

Too many people try a fretless for 1.74 minutes (or less) in a store, or try a friend's instrument, and say "No way Jo...(fill in your preferred gender/name). Which is fine as far as I'm concerned. Let the ones who really give it time be rewarded for their efforts.

I've tried it a few times, and wanted it to work. But I find I don't have the time to make it be as in tune as I want. My once a week at church isn't enough and I aditidly don't practice enough so I stayed fretted so I can be a little sloppy and play in tune. Sad but at least I'm honest.

The 2 Roscoe fretless 5's were the best fretless basses ever.

 

[franklindayala]

I do have phases for both fretted and fretless.. these days I'm in a loud rock band so it is fretted, but I love both.

Try rocking with your fretless. Here's a YouTube vid of Cynic so you have an idea..