I had a dream

[originalfunkbrother]

With my 30th approaching very soon, I have been thinking I should spoil myself and get a fretless bass. I wasnt sure of what make, even though I play Fender basses but last nights events turned my head:
I dreamt I had a Fender Jazz fretless bass and it was the most gorgeous guitar. It was in cherry sunburst, lined with a maple neck and gold volume control knobs. I guess it was brought on partly by me watching the Marcus Miller clip posted by PeteAcademy in an earlier thread.
Just thought I'd share...

[FuNkShUi]

If its a "dream bass", think big. Go for a Sei!! Oooooooooooofffffffff! Suits you sir

[originalfunkbrother]

A Sei? I hadnt thought about that but I'm gonna look at it. Thanks!

[FuNkShUi]

Thats just my personal favourite. The best bass ive ever played was a Sei. Im sure some others will have other opinions, but if i had the option of ANY bass, thats where id go. Let me know what you think

[originalfunkbrother]

Cool, I appreciate your opinion. I believe they have some at the Gallery, if I find them in a good enough mood, I might be allowed to try one!

[Delberthot]

Or if you want something really special to celebrate your 30th, how about a fretless 30th Anniversary Stingray?

Of the 783 that were made in total I think about 20 of them were unlined fretless. Personally the 30th is the best Stingray I have ever played and a standard stingray fretless is the best fretless I have ever played which should make the fretless 30th anniversary Stingray the best fretless Stingray ever

[originalfunkbrother]

Haha Delberthoth, I got lost there for a minute!

[Delberthot]

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Haha Delberthoth, I got lost there for a minute!
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Delbert[b]hoth[/b]?

These are not the droids you are looking for

[charic]

Currently I would probably go Shuker in the same situation.

Sei are fantastic build quality but every one I have played hasn't felt quite right to me. Personal preference of course

[originalfunkbrother]

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Delbert[b]hoth[/b]?

These are not the droids you are looking for
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I am slightly convinced by that right about now!
Charic, its true, personal preference is king so I am gonna have to give as many brands a go, Shuker included. Thanks guys...

[Fat Rich]

Fretless Jazz basses are great, not sure about the sound of a maple fingerboard though. I've always found rosewood sounds best, the maple might not have much character and may be a bit bright.

Personally I don't like gold hardware on Fenders, unless they don't have pickguards and control panels, but each to his own.

Cherry sunburst sounds great though!

Edited September 29, 2011 by Fat Rich

[clauster]

Fretless 'Ray 2EQ FTW

[originalfunkbrother]

I will take that into consideration. I had kinda overlooked the effect the wood has on the overall sound but I guess my mind was operating in another sphere!

[charic]

If you are wanting to try different luthiers work then if you are ever in the Cambridge area your welcome to give my ACG a go too although I've not seen him do a Jazz in a long time

Mines not a jazz but the quality of work definitely comes through.

Edited September 29, 2011 by charic

[originalfunkbrother]

Charic, I will take you up on that offer, if I am ever in the Cambridge area. Thanks

[Taa]

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Cool, I appreciate your opinion. I believe they have some at the Gallery, if I find them in a good enough mood, I might be allowed to try one!
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they have lots of Sei basses there