apa Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 OK Im in the market for a fretless but Im not liking what Ive feen so far. The thing is Im a bit picky in what I want so heres the list. Im looking either new or second hand around the sub £300 mark. Its realy just a pointer to any specific make and model and I'll do the rest. I do like the look of an Ibanez ATK if thats a pointer. Must haves: Fretless NOT Lined 4 string MusicMan ish Rosewood / Ebony Finger Board Prefered but not essential: Natural finish J style neck (But nor J style pups etc) Not bothered: Active / passive Now thats not a tall order is it?? LMAO So if you happen to see the (bass as discribed above) Oh wont you tell her that I (am prepared to make a reasonable offer)! cheers in advance etc. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Yes that is a tall order.. the tallest bit is a £300 bass with an unlined board... an unlined board is really in the midst of higher end basses... you could get a second hand Squire and get a new neck... why do you want it unlined can i ask.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) You want a [url="http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/cort/gb/75p-fretless-serie-limitee/124990.html"]Cort GB74[/url] The first thing that came into my mind when you said Musicmanish for your budget. You would need to be looking secondhand though Or a [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Bass-Guitars/7711-/Cort-Curbow-4FL-Fretless-Bass-Cannon-Black?utm_source=googleproduct"]Cort Curbow[/url] Edited December 5, 2010 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1048518' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:22 PM']Yes that is a tall order.. the tallest bit is a £300 bass with an unlined board... an unlined board is really in the midst of higher end basses... you could get a second hand Squire and get a new neck... why do you want it unlined can i ask..[/quote] Hi Bubinga5 Hey I like a challenge :-D and I just think they look nice. Nothing to do with 'lined is cheating etc' stuff. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) Maybe you can find an old Westone Thunder. They come in unlined fretless and have a jazz-ish neck. Actives aren't up to much, but switched to passive with a good outboard pre sounds the biz and plays beautifully. Edited December 5, 2010 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='Delberthot' post='1048531' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:30 PM']You want a [url="http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/cort/gb/75p-fretless-serie-limitee/124990.html"]Cort GB74[/url] The first thing that came into my mind when you said Musicmanish for your budget. You would need to be looking secondhand though Or a [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Bass-Guitars/7711-/Cort-Curbow-4FL-Fretless-Bass-Cannon-Black?utm_source=googleproduct"]Cort Curbow[/url][/quote] Interesting suggestion Delberthot Ive found one for £300 new at Thomanns Ive also found the Vintage V940FL at £200 or am I looking at a Dog???? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='fatback' post='1048553' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:53 PM']Maybe you can find an old Westone Thunder. They come in unlined fretless and have a jazz-ish neck. Actives aren't up to much, but switched to passive with a good outboard pre sounds the biz and plays beautifully. [/quote] Oooohhh Im liking the look of a thunder :-) but not sure about the P pups but thats going high on the list. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 This really is a tall order. Even without a buget, I'd still be suggesting you contact a custom builder to get all those features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='apa' post='1048560' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:01 PM']Oooohhh Im liking the look of a thunder :-) but not sure about the P pups but thats going high on the list. A[/quote] I had my doubts about the pups until I started putting it passive through a sadowsky pre, and it's a different beast. Mwah by the bucket, and quite aggressive in a pleasing way once I got the rounds off and stuck some heavy elixirs on. Very high output from the standard pups on this one anyhow. Never goes out of tune either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Someone on here is selling a Vester for£150. I have the same model,and it's a mystery as to how it hasn't sold yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1048518' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:22 PM']an unlined board is really in the midst of higher end basses...[/quote] Hmm - is that really true? I wouldn't say so. My first unlined fretless was a Kay back in 1989. Unlined boards don't have to equate with an expensive fretless bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='Jerry_B' post='1048639' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:59 PM']Hmm - is that really true? I wouldn't say so. My first unlined fretless was a Kay back in 1989. Unlined boards don't have to equate with an expensive fretless bass.[/quote] +1. I've only ever had unlined fretlesses and the only one I ever bought that was moderately expensive was a Stingray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='1048621' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:39 PM']Someone on here is selling a Vester for£150. I have the same model,and it's a mystery as to how it hasn't sold yet.[/quote] I did see that one! funny enough Im looking at two others on here with big plans for both lol. So the old saying is true "Basses are a bit like buses. You wait for ages for one and two come along at once". Bit like life realy ;-) A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='fatback' post='1048619' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:36 PM']I had my doubts about the pups until I started putting it passive through a sadowsky pre, and it's a different beast. Mwah by the bucket, and quite aggressive in a pleasing way once I got the rounds off and stuck some heavy elixirs on. Very high output from the standard pups on this one anyhow. Never goes out of tune either [/quote] Cool. I suppose pups are replacable and it is a looker. Do like that 'Burns' Style roll top head ;-) A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='apa' post='1048691' date='Dec 5 2010, 08:33 PM']Cool. I suppose pups are replacable and it is a looker. Do like that 'Burns' Style roll top head ;-) A[/quote] Slotted brass bridge too. No need for an upgrade there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='Delberthot' post='1048531' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:30 PM']You want a [url="http://en.euroguitar.com/bass/cort/gb/75p-fretless-serie-limitee/124990.html"]Cort GB74[/url] The first thing that came into my mind when you said Musicmanish for your budget. You would need to be looking secondhand though Or a [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Bass-Guitars/7711-/Cort-Curbow-4FL-Fretless-Bass-Cannon-Black?utm_source=googleproduct"]Cort Curbow[/url][/quote] Why wasn't this available 2 years ago? I'm just getting a new fretless board put on my five string. Great bass - a bit over the OP's budget but well worth considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 [quote name='fatback' post='1048857' date='Dec 5 2010, 11:01 PM']Slotted brass bridge too. No need for an upgrade there [/quote] Any one would think you're trying to sell it A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 [quote name='apa' post='1048867' date='Dec 5 2010, 11:21 PM']Any one would think you're trying to sell it A[/quote] No! But I got it (thx to OHM) a while back, and I'm starting to like it more and more. I have a thing about old jap stuff tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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