That's a bit harsh...Jisch's bass isn't THAT bad
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I started playing EUB about a year ago and thought I was relying heavily on the side dots. That was until I got a CCB, BSO (Cheap Chinese Bass, Bass Shaped Object (in DB speak)) with no side dots. After about 15 minutes playing it didn't miss them.
Try putting a strip of tape over the dots and see how you get on, you may be pleasantly surprised.
Took a couple of pics. I still need to deal with the truss rod cover and the control cavity cover - those are just set in place. I also need to do a bit more on the setup. I could lower the action just a tad. But it plays, and actually sounds pretty good. Working on a sound clip.
Got lined fretboards on my fretless basses...
Call me a cheat...Don't care....
Call me a cheat...Don't care....
5 billion likes!...Took a couple of pics. I still need to deal with the truss rod cover and the control cavity cover - those are just set in place. I also need to do a bit more on the setup. I could lower the action just a tad. But it plays, and actually sounds pretty good. Working on a sound clip.
This bass is truly beautiful
For Fretless playing, don't rely on your eyes, learn to trust your ears instead. As precise as a dot or a line is placed, It can foul you if you play a little above or behind, or by the angle of your fingers, etc. I practice my intonation (far from perfect) by ear and I verify myself with a tuner when I practice.
For Fretless playing, don't rely on your eyes, learn to trust your ears instead. As precise as a dot or a line is placed, It can foul you if you play a little above or behind, or by the angle of your fingers, etc. I practice my intonation (far from perfect) by ear and I verify myself with a tuner when I practice.
I played my EUB in public for the first time (at a small open mic night) a couple of weeks ago and was quite apprehensive about how good, or bad, my intonation might be, I almost didn't take it.
I left it in the car and a took my slide guitar in. A good friend asked if I had brought it, when I said I had he insisted I go fetch it.
I found that once I got into the playing (and singing) I was not trying to look at my left hand and was just listening and was quite amazed by how well I managed to intonate (for 99% of the time anyway). There was the occasional bum note but overall I was quite impressed (and I am my own worst critic).
I was asked up by 4 different players/groups including the host (but I was the only bassist there).
I cannot wait for the next one and will probably take my DB, they just look so much cooler than an EUB
(IMO, YMMV of course).
Thanks again everyone. You all are way too kind
I have discovered one important issue. Playing fretless bass is Hard!
I know at least one primarily fretless player who would love that bass ;-)
Seriously, it is beautiful.
Another bit when playing is to use open strings when you can... that gives you a reference point
I just showed this to my wife, who is largely indifferent to basses, and she thinks it's beautiful. Believe me when I tell you, THAT is high praise indeed.
Beeeyouteeeful!
Seems like I remember reading your first build thread here and not that long ago. I hope it’s not out of place to say you’ve come a long way and kudos.
Seems like I remember reading your first build thread here and not that long ago. I hope it’s not out of place to say you’ve come a long way and kudos.
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Thanks! I filled the grain with epoxy, which was wiped on, and then sprayed on ProFinisher water-based clear coat. Yes, spray gun and compressor.
Thanks! Sounds pretty good - sound clips to come. It's got some "mwah" to it. I still need to do a bit more on the setup. Nut is cut a bit too high, and I need to raise the pickup a bit. The bridge may also have to come down a little. I spent some time yesterday just playing it. I totally suck at fretless, so the sound clip may take a while as I build up some technique...
In my experience mwah is as much technique as it is a quality of the instrument (although the instrument makes it easier). It's easier to get the mwah acoustically, I practice unplugged, and then by accentuating that sliding/attack I can get better mwah amplified. I'm terrible at describing this type of thing, but it's a combination of having a soft and early attack on the string with your right hand while you move your left fingers slightly up to the note. Piezos are really good at amplifying it. My challenge is to not rely on the technique, it's easy to overuse.
I just finished lowering the nut and saddle, it's just about right now. Since this is my first real fretless in a long time, I'm still figuring out technique and stuff. So far, a short slide up to the note, ending with a rocking of the finger, vibrato, seems to get some mwah. For me, this is almost an entirely new instrument. It may be a while before I'm ready for prime time.
