mgibson Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Um, could I just ask, I'm getting enough money for Christmas to finally buy a fretless and I was wondering if people could give any suggestions for some strings for a good fretless sound. I'm kinda looking mainly for a jazzy, Jaco style tone but maybe a bit more lyrical but at the end of the day any suggestions are welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) flats or rounds..or in between? oh and what fretless is on the cards..please tell Edited December 16, 2010 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) Mwah is better with rounds than flats imo. I find Elixir coated give more of a sweet singing sound than normal rounds. The coating seems to take the aggressive edge off, but they're still full of harmonics. Edited December 16, 2010 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 This will depend on the quality of the bass and the set-up, IMV... You might also want to stay away from the bassier type strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 [quote name='JTUK' post='1060868' date='Dec 16 2010, 06:59 PM']This will depend on the quality of the bass and the set-up, IMV... You might also want to stay away from the bassier type strings[/quote] And on the topic of setup, having very little neck relief is helpful for mwah too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 For a Jaco style tone you want a Jazz Bass with Roundwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgibson Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 I think its gonna be a Cort Artisan series B4FL or sommin, so nothing special and I've got a mate who can set stuff you brilliantly, so it'll be probably be a low action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Probably roundwounds for the sound you want but they can damage the fingerboard if you're a bit heavy handed with your fretting. Coated Elixirs as mentioned before might help save the board a bit plus they last for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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