sprocketflup Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 That Lefay is rather nice indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I played one a few years ago and they're absolutely killer. Congrats with that amazing bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiobubny Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 My new acquisition.... DIY from parts . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Roscoe Century, currently for sale in this very boutique. Edited March 13, 2021 by skb558 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbass13 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Very happy that this rare, little bass found its way into my hands; an original 90s Ibanez Affirma Fretless 5 String. It is exceptionally ergonomic either standing or sitting and has a beautiful fretless tone and craftsmanship. Thanks to Tony aka Hellzero for opening my eyes to these very special basses. Edited March 30, 2021 by chrisbass13 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 9 hours ago, StickyDBRmf said: Early Tudor. It's made out of a door and something's chewed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboscha Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 30/03/2021 at 19:07, chrisbass13 said: Very happy that this rare, little bass found its way into my hands; an original 90s Ibanez Affirma Fretless 5 String. It is exceptionally ergonomic either standing or sitting and has a beautiful fretless tone and craftsmanship. Thanks to Tony aka Hellzero for opening my eyes to these very special basses. I'm rather jealous of your extra string. I have the 4 string version. I wouldn't say Tony introduced me to these basses but I did have to hunt him down, via another very helpful guy in Italy, in order to buy mine. The internet is a wonderful thing...........sometimes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbass13 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Thats a beautiful 4 string Fretless you got. Just put Thomastik Jazz Flats on my AFR Fretless 5 and it sounds so nice and is so comfortable to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboscha Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, chrisbass13 said: Thats a beautiful 4 string Fretless you got. Just put Thomastik Jazz Flats on my AFR Fretless 5 and it sounds so nice and is so comfortable to play. Yes, I'm using Thomastiks also. Very good match. The holy grail though, is La Bella White Nylon Copper. They aren't compatible with the piezos because of the nylon, but hopefully this will change soon. Tony is currently testing prototypes of new piezos from the original maker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) Woke up in a great mood today. The sun was shining and I'd had a lovely hour's walk with the dog and my youngest daughter. So I thought I'd set about my fretless with a drill and a Dremel. Replaced the EMG PAX pickup that was in there with a Wilkinson PJ set, stacked V/T V/T pots and a phase switch on the bridge pickup. Used a 10mm bit to remove most of the wood, then the Dremel with a routing bit. No template, just some markings on some tape. Took my time and stayed calm. I had a moment of panic when both V/T controls acted as masters, I'd forgotten the two resistors to isolate the controls . Added those and all is good. It sounds much bigger than with the EMG, even just this P on its own, and it now has those mids that a fretless really needs... Edited April 25, 2021 by bartelby 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 14, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Rob Allen Mouse. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, MacDaddy said: Rob Allen Mouse. Nice. I also did not know Jimmy Somerville played bass. Cool. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bobthedog said: Nice. I also did not know Jimmy Somerville played bass. Cool. 😀 small town boy with a short scale bass... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naigewron Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) Rhythm section porn My Ibanez SR375EF-BBT and Ashdown Klystron stack. Edited April 27, 2021 by Naigewron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoplayer Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) I finished my fretless Walnut/Babinga, stereo, heavy contours build. 9.8 lbs Yes, the A string is off in the pic...fixed. Edited April 27, 2021 by stereoplayer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 @stereoplayer : The two pickups together must have close to no mids at all. Great for double bass like sounds. The pickups position reminds me of my Kramer 450 B. Must be interesting to hear all 3 positions. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoplayer Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, Hellzero said: @stereoplayer : The two pickups together must have close to no mids at all. Great for double bass like sounds. The pickups position reminds me of my Kramer 450 B. Must be interesting to hear all 3 positions. 🙂 Since it’s wired stereo, I can eq each PU as desired. There are no lack of tonal options with this bass. It’s exactly what I was looking for when I designed this PU arrangement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 A Zon and a Wal? Your third fretless must be from a brand that is written with three letters, like MTD, ACG, TLC, BBC... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 9 hours ago, itu said: A Zon and a Wal? Your third fretless must be from a brand that is written with three letters, like MTD, ACG, TLC, BBC... Bought the Zon here on bass.chat for a really great price..The seller was very enthusiastic about the sustain and he was right. It's the best fretless I have ever had, beats the Wal imo...better sustain, faster neck, less "work", very light... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 My fretless pair Wilkes and Fender jazz deluxe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 This is mine. It's a Fender Japan Jazz factory u lined Fretless neck with a custom made ash P Bass body which I had properly finished and lacquered. I fitted EMG's to it and it's currently strung with roundwounds just go that added sustain and zing. I've not played it much recently so my chops are woeful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) So I now own this beauty!!! pics on the link much better than my crap shots! Hope that is allowable….🙏🏿 https://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0422-retrob-fretless-5-35/ Alan’s touch is world class….she plays like butter and sounds even smoother…😎 Edited August 24, 2022 by Bass Wielder 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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