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Classical_Thump

Classical_Thump

Jan 26, 2005
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I am coming into the market for a brand new 6 string fretless bass. The following are some of the attributes which I would like:
1) Not much more than a $2000 price tag
2) Good playability for a 6 string (neck manageable, I have medium sized hands, string spacing comfortable)
3) Good fretless tone- both able to get "mwah" and warm bassy fretless sounds while still being clear
4) Prefer neck-thru but if it was a good enough bolt-on I wouldn't mind
5) Smooth "buttery" fretless playability

I will be using the bass mainly for jazz and blues with the occasional classic rock, reggae, or fusion song. I am looking to use it for a fair deal of chordal and solo playing so it must be able to cut through the mix pretty well. Right now a CARVIN ICON 6 is my first choice, but if you have any otherwise suggestions, I would appreciate them very much. Thanks!
 
#4
I was going to recommend a Carvin fretless bass, but I see you have already looked into them.

Although I have not played a Carvin Icon 6, I presently own a Carvin LB75F with two H50N pick-ups. The bass has served my fretless requirements well over the years. IME, it will work well for the music genres you have stated.

Ted
 
#8
Matt Morgan said:
Hey Thump,
I sent you a PM concerning the Roscoe SKB3006 fretless I have for sale.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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That is the one I would go for if I was you. I forgot this one was in the For Sale section, or I would have mentioned it over the Cirrus.
 
#9
T-Funk said:
I was going to recommend a Carvin fretless bass, but I see you have already looked into them.

Although I have not played a Carvin Icon 6, I presently own a Carvin LB75F with two H50N pick-ups. The bass has served my fretless requirements well over the years. IME, it will work well for the music genres you have stated.

Ted
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that's what i was gonna say. i would go for a loaded IC6... they look delicious :smug: .
 
#11
Yup, for 2 grand you can get a very nice new bass, but you can get a completely amazing lightly used bass from one of us crackheads on TB. Pretty much anything you can imagine is available in that price range, except Foderas and a few other ultra high end brands.

I'm sure the carvins are nice though, as are the peaveys. Other brands to check out (and in your price range new) would be the pedulla bolt ons, warwicks, and if you can find a Zon you can afford they make about the nicest fretless basses I can imagine, with real sleek necks.

But that used roscoe sounds like a real nice option to me!
 
#12
Classical_Thump said:
I am coming into the market for a brand new 6 string fretless bass. The following are some of the attributes which I would like:
1) Not much more than a $2000 price tag
2) Good playability for a 6 string (neck manageable, I have medium sized hands, string spacing comfortable)
3) Good fretless tone- both able to get "mwah" and warm bassy fretless sounds while still being clear
4) Prefer neck-thru but if it was a good enough bolt-on I wouldn't mind
5) Smooth "buttery" fretless playability

I will be using the bass mainly for jazz and blues with the occasional classic rock, reggae, or fusion song. I am looking to use it for a fair deal of chordal and solo playing so it must be able to cut through the mix pretty well. Right now a CARVIN ICON 6 is my first choice, but if you have any otherwise suggestions, I would appreciate them very much. Thanks!
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I just got a Lecompte VB5 fretless and it is everything I had hoped for in a fretless bass and more. Check them out. Very reasonably priced, excellent craftsmanship,great customer service. It plays so smooth.You can check out my review in the " gear Reviews" section. Good luck!!
 

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