Show Your Fretless

[ClassicJazz]

Off topic, but I really wish Fender would make a US JB555 and PB551. Ok, carry on.

Why? The Japanese ones are light years better then US ones. That’s why they are so sought after.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Why? The Japanese ones are light years better then US ones. That’s why they are so sought after.

No particular reason, I just want a US version.

 

[woodyng2]

I was lucky to acquire this beauty a couple of weeks ago. It's one of the finest basses I've ever had the privilege of playing. I can't put it down!
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That’s the best looking bass they’ve ever made.
Does it come in a 4 string version?

 

[kobass]

That’s the best looking bass they’ve ever made.
Does it come in a 4 string version?

Not at present. The last time they offered the sunburst BFR fretless 5, they came out with the 4 string version later.

 

[JBflats87]

 

[Slammin Scotty]

When I picked up this Squier CV 60's P bass 3 weeks ago, it had round wounds and frets, but I had other plans for it. Now it's sporting an Allparts Ebony neck with Gotoh lollipops and TI Jazz flats. OK I paid more for the neck than I did for the bass, but I really wanted a project and now I've got a sweet fretless for under $600 all in. This is my first 34" fretless, It's amazing how much faster you can move your fingers without the speed bumps.

Here is the new addition with the rest of it's fretless family.

A ¾ size Mathias Thoma and a short scale Applause AEB. The are the basses that get gigged. Not in the picture is my DeArmond Ashbory. While it's fun to noodle with I haven't found an appropriate band for it.

 

[gstaats]

When I picked up this Squier CV 60's P bass 3 weeks ago, it had round wounds and frets, but I had other plans for it. Now it's sporting an Allparts Ebony neck with Gotoh lollipops and TI Jazz flats. OK I paid more for the neck than I did for the bass, but I really wanted a project and now I've got a sweet fretless for under $600 all in. This is my first 34" fretless, It's amazing how much faster you can move your fingers without the speed bumps. View attachment 4546994

Here is the new addition with the rest of it's fretless family.
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A ¾ size Mathias Thoma and a short scale Applause AEB. The are the basses that get gigged. Not in the picture is my DeArmond Ashbory. While it's fun to noodle with I haven't found an appropriate band for it.

Love the fretless! Here are my basses sans speed bumps!

 

[Lo-E]

Here’s one of ‘em:

 

[MLTRB6]

 

[jjmf]

 

[tri2bob]

 

[slam dunk]

Today there was a post about "less is more" and Pino's name came up. It got me thinking about how he USED to play fretless with such inspiration and originality. It made me break out my 1995 SR5 fretless, clean it up and put on a new set of strings. I played it for at least an hour. I had forgotten just how much fun this bass is to play.

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apologies for the crappy cell phone pic

Thanks, I have one of these also. (´93) You just inspired me to take it out and play it again.

 

[DanoNE]

 

[VicDiesel]

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Wow. Is that A-D-G fretless, E-A-D-G fretted?

 

[shrigg]

My personal Bass of Doom

 

[mickeeteeze]

Warwick Corvette, late 1990's or early 2000's and Fender Jazz, I think 2009 or so.

 

[Baron von Basso]

4 and 5 string fretless basses!

 

[VicDiesel]

Action shots allowed?

 

[causeBASS]

 

[causeBASS]

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