Beno Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) I've got an itch for a fretless that needs scratching. I had a cheapo for a little while many years ago, but had to bring it back to the shop cos the wiring was crap (feedback etc) Now, there are a couple of things I'm thinking about. I fear that I may get board with it, so I'm not going to spend big money. I also don't want to buy a ball of s*ite as that will defeat the purpose and it will defo get left in a corner. Any thoughts on this ? [url="http://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_sq_vintage_modified_jazz_fl.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_sq_vintage...ied_jazz_fl.htm[/url] Pros- Price/Colour seems ok, Warranty, free delivery(or at least included) If I get board, it may sell relatively easily. Cons- I've not played it and I would prefer if there were no fret lines (but I do like the little jazz neck) Looking forward to a bit of help/recommendations on this folks. If anyone has a fretless 4 for sale, feel free to throw it into the mix. Cheers. Edited August 15, 2011 by Beno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I know a guy from around here who uses one of these regularly at gigs - sounds great! I'm a huge fan of Squier basses at the moment - top notch stuff for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I bought one from Peter Cook's a while ago for a friend, and I think the price was £230. I think they're excellent, if perhaps a touch heavy. The shop was very good in letting me try three at length before finally choosing the one with the most ugly body grain but most even-sounding fingerboard up the neck (the fingerboards are ebonol, not wood). Overall, I think they're a fine cheapo Jaco. Check out the Vintage Icon VJ96MR, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus x-1 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I've had one of the fretless Squiers but I actually prefer my Vintage icon fretless Jazz. Link; [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Vintage-ICON-VJ96-Fretless-Bass-Sunburst/7BV"]http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/...ss-Sunburst/7BV[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I owned one for a little while - it was extremely good and excellent vfm. Got rid of it as, at the time, I didn't see a use for a fretless other than spare room noodling. Having said that, if the day came when I was looking for a fretless bass but didn't want to spend a lot of money, I'd get a second hand fretless SGC Nanyo Bass Collection - same sort of money but a much better quality instrument IMO. I guess it is down to looks etc at the end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) I've got a mint Squier VMJ fretless sitting in my mum's house in Dublin. Never gigged. I kept it there as a backup, but I've never needed it. If you're interested, drop me a pm. I'll be down within a couple of weeks. Edited August 16, 2011 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I have a 70's unlined fretless precision copy by Maya for sale in the for sale section if you fancy a look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beno Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 [quote name='fatback' post='1341937' date='Aug 16 2011, 02:23 PM']I've got a mint Squier VMJ fretless sitting in my mum's house in Dublin. Never gigged. I kept it there as a backup, but I've never needed it. If you're interested, drop me a pm. I'll be down within a couple of weeks. [/quote] Hmmm, that may be an option. A couple of weeks tho PM'd [quote name='rapscallion' post='1342116' date='Aug 16 2011, 05:03 PM']I have a 70's unlined fretless precision copy by Maya for sale in the for sale section if you fancy a look at that[/quote] Thanks mate but I have a fretted P and was looking for some sort of a change. GLWS I'll be back with a more detailed reply later. Thanks to all so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beno Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Jebus. I'm all over the shop on this one. I'm now going to look at a Vintage V940FL tomorrow. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Vintage-V940FL-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-Natural/5CT?tduid=e52dfd1245d7e2a177c21170423a55a8"]http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/...7c21170423a55a8[/url] Seeing that the make seems 'relatively' well spoken of on here, I thought I'd have a scope. Bass looks great and is active. Doesn't have the nice thin neck though. In fact, it looks even wider then my P. I wonder do they use the same neck for their 5 string I can't find the neck dims anywhere online. Anyhoo. its well priced so I might live with it. We'll see. As usual the BC'ers here came up trumps with help as usual. Thanks again folks. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/paapakobe#p/u/38/9lBlysBhSus"]http://www.youtube.com/user/paapakobe#p/u/38/9lBlysBhSus[/url] Any good? If you look at some of his other vids he mods it a little Edited August 16, 2011 by mentalextra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefart Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I have crazy, crazy GAS for the Vintage ICON VJ96. See if you can find one of those, then post some impressions, I've not found one locally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beno Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm in a heap with this now. GAS is a terrible affliction ! Sorry for the Emma ref... V940FL [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4pa41LVb40"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4pa41LVb40[/url] And to make up for that.... Edie.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH3nrO8wIH4&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH3nrO8wIH4&NR=1[/url] B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beno Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 So the itch has been scratched. I bought the V940 FL. TBH, the price was to good to refuse. Its not a bad bass and for the price, it will do the job just fine. It was like it was just out of the box. Advertised as unwanted gift. A few hours played on it (max) The neck is a little wider that my precision but not as thick. Build quality is average. I should have bought a fretless years ago. It opens up a whole new world of sounds/techniques. Naturally, I would have preferred to up the budget and get something else but this is a fine starter fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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