SRF705 or GWB35?

[Dr. Cheese]

Which Ibanez fretless would you like most and why?

 

[wvbass]

SRF705. No reason in particular other than cool factor.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

After playing a SR705 today for the umpteenth time, I have decided that a GWB35 would be better for me because I want a fretless that can that can take rounds, and I want space to slap. Remember the ramp on the GWB35 is removeable if need be.

 

[bassist4dalord]

My money goes to the Portamento. Such a cool bass.

 

[vmabus]

Having owned both, I'll say that the Portamento has a MUCH more versatile sound. The GWB35 has one tonal range, which it does very well, but that's it.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I think the real answer for me is neither. If I get a nice fretless five, it needs an ebony fingerboard like the G&L L-1505 I had for a while. I would string it with half rounds for slap when I wasn't it. I like hardness and brightness of ebony.