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Mikeg
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Pretty/untouched box fresh black washburn fretless
active and the rest box/gig bag inc
4 string and active 80s stlylee xb (sommat) £150 ono
got it, then re-aquried stingray
willing to trade for a equal value Jazz copy or olp 'ray(fretted)
what do you think? know of one? have one?
not wishing to Hi-jack btw!!
W

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I think I am going to have to part with my active German Warwick Corvette Standard fretless to be honest as I am after a decent Fender Jazz.

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=109677&hl=DR+Neons"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=DR+Neons[/url]

It's a beauty with a tiger-stripe ebony fingerboard. I refinished it in white though, it not a bad finish but not perfect, although it's got a good shine and the wood grain is visible through the paint, as I wanted it to be. Otherwise perfect.

I bought it new for £749 from Thomann about 18 months ago, last of the Germans. Plays like a dream and sounds massive, lovely fretless tones. Fender Geddy Lee-like neck. Ash body, Ovankol neck.

I'll be sad to see her go but hey, I don't play it much and I am GASing for a Jap Fender.

I'll be happy with £350 if you're interested.

Cheers, and good luck with your hunt.
Nigel

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[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1102951' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:53 PM']You should get a good one, i'm a fretless player and I really didn't rate the squier one - if your a jaco fan get Linus' jap one up for sale at £400 the body is alder![/quote]

I would have to agree with these very wise words from a very wise talented clever fellow basschat member who is always right, buy my Fender CIJ Fretless Jazz that I have for sale :)

Oh look, I have even provided a link :)

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118889"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118889[/url]

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[quote name='Mikeg' post='1102747' date='Jan 25 2011, 09:01 PM']Any advise?
Cheers
mike[/quote]

Either of the two below. Two top blokes selling lovely instruments for just giveaway prices.

I'd personally love that white Warwick but for two things, most importantly I've got neigh money, and second I'm not too hot on a fretless :lol:. It's gorgeous, just look at it it's just, just, just :) :) :lol:

[quote name='silddx' post='1102975' date='Jan 25 2011, 11:11 PM']I think I am going to have to part with my active German Warwick Corvette Standard fretless to be honest as I am after a decent Fender Jazz.

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=109677&hl=DR+Neons"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=DR+Neons[/url]

It's a beauty with a tiger-stripe ebony fingerboard. I refinished it in white though, it not a bad finish but not perfect, although it's got a good shine and the wood grain is visible through the paint, as I wanted it to be. Otherwise perfect.

I bought it new for £749 from Thomann about 18 months ago, last of the Germans. Plays like a dream and sounds massive, lovely fretless tones. Fender Geddy Lee-like neck. Ash body, Ovankol neck.

I'll be sad to see her go but hey, I don't play it much and I am GASing for a Jap Fender.

I'll be happy with £350 if you're interested.

Cheers, and good luck with your hunt.
Nigel[/quote]


[quote name='Linus27' post='1102996' date='Jan 25 2011, 11:43 PM']I would have to agree with these very wise words from a very wise talented clever fellow basschat member who is always right, buy my Fender CIJ Fretless Jazz that I have for sale :D

Oh look, I have even provided a link :P

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118889"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118889[/url][/quote]

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[quote name='Mikeg' post='1102747' date='Jan 25 2011, 09:01 PM'][I]m looking to enter the world of fretless in the near future ... Any advise?[/quote]
Asking that question you'll get every make and model under the sun suggested. But, here's a thought, have you considered buying a fretless version of your favourite fretted bass? Personally, always found that to be a good, if not the best, course of action.

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+1 to that... I'm a Jazz bass guy so of course I'd recommend trying a Squier VMJ... the ones I've tried have been very nice.

Would also make a great modding/replica project bass.

I'm thinking... J-Retro, vintage tuners, tort guard, proper jazz bass knobs... a sort of monster squier copy of my own... oh well.

They're great as they are.

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