single pickup fretless 4 strings

[dlmarquez]

I play fretless only, and I really like single pickup 4 string basses. Also, I find that I seem to prefer the sound that comes out of a pickup thats located rather closer to the bridge, somewhat like the stingray 4 string single p/u or the basses that Jonas Hellborg seems to favor.
Sort of a jazz bass bridge p/u sound, with a little added mid and bottom for more versatility.
Who makes such a beast? I am only aware of a couple of companies that build such a bass.
thanks in advance
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!

 

[unclejane]

I play fretless only, and I really like single pickup 4 string basses. Also, I find that I seem to prefer the sound that comes out of a pickup thats located rather closer to the bridge, somewhat like the stingray 4 string single p/u or the basses that Jonas Hellborg seems to favor.
Sort of a jazz bass bridge p/u sound, with a little added mid and bottom for more versatility.
Who makes such a beast? I am only aware of a couple of companies that build such a bass.
thanks in advance
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!

Look at the G&L L1500. They make two fretless neck sizes for it, one 1.5" at the nut like the jazz (my L2000 has this neck on it) and one a little wider like the P bass. I believe you can also order it with different radiuses as well.

It has one MFD pickup located a little bit neckward of the bridge PU in the L2000. I'm told it's very close to the MM tone-wise because of the PU placement.

LS

 

[spade2you]

The Low End has this.

 

[snyderz]

G&L SB-2 fretless. 2 pups, but you can roll off to the bridge side.

 

[Thunderitter]

Doesn't get closer than this on my Wishbass, which contrary to popular believe (some folks anyway) plays and sounds really good!

 

[mhduffl]

Hello,

New York Bass Work Richard Bona Signature is this type of bass, also, Fodera Beez Series can be single bridge p/u fretless.....

Man-Ho

 

[fish slapper]

Tom Clement would fix you right up.

 

[NWB]

Tom Clement would fix you right up.

Absolutely! +1,000,000

You pretty well described some of Tom's best works. He has a lot of experience making basses just like you described.

Have a look at clementbass.com

I think a bass from him would fit your criteria perfectly.

 

[NWB]

I just realized you're in T-town.

Let me know if you're going to be up in the Seattle area.

If you're up this way, maybe I could let you try my Clement. It's a 4-string fretless PJ configuration, but it might give you an idea of what you're looking for.