Silvia Bluejay Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 In my case, ends of fingers - tiny but I do hear you, Rob. I'm slowly getting there - it's less daunting than the upright, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sorry no advice to add but just wanted to wish you good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Aw, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1326550859' post='1498727'] Play the harmonic on the 12th fret and then play the note on the fingerboard [b]in the place you'd expect to find it[/b], [/quote] That's the trick! I've just been playing with mine tonight (ooerr) and found myself unduly worrying about where the "correct" spot was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1326750607' post='1501612'] That's the trick! I've just been playing with mine tonight (ooerr) and found myself unduly worrying about where the "correct" spot was. [/quote] ......Must Resist........Must Resist.............AAAaaaaaagh!!!!!! Sorry. OK now. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) LOL Thank you, Geoff, for managing to refrain from pointing out how many double and triple entendres could be found in ras's post Edited January 17, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My pleasure, Ma'am! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 And I never even mentioned my G string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1326583877' post='1499284'] The one I have appears to need a bit of adjusting at the bridge saddles too, but I'll wait a while. I also like to lower the G string so that it's closer - within limits, of course - to the fingerboard than the other strings, as I find it easier to play like that. That's something I'll do in a few weeks' time as well. [/quote] Why wait? I mean, it's up to you, but changing bridge height and position on an electric guitar is a simple operation that takes seconds... just make sure you've got the correct tool, and do like 1/4 turn at a time, so you can go back any moment. I would think its's better to just correct that imperfect setup rather than getting used to a wrongly tuned instrument. I find it astonishing how many people are spooked by bridge adjustment - anyone with a tuner and a good ear can do that, it's not harder than tuning the strings from the other end, in my finding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know the question has already been answered, numerous times, but I thought I would chip in with my first post after lurking for some time... ...I started off playing with a lined fretless and found myself concentrating on positioning my fingers be line of sight, but since moving to a non-lined ebony fretless playing be ear and moving by muscle-memory and ear is definitely the way to go - and practising pieces to get the right sound. Of course the set up and intonation is much more important on a fretless so it is worth checking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 [quote name='janmaat' timestamp='1326788652' post='1501818'] Why wait? I mean, it's up to you, but changing bridge height and position on an electric guitar is a simple operation that takes seconds... just make sure you've got the correct tool, and do like 1/4 turn at a time, so you can go back any moment. I would think its's better to just correct that imperfect setup rather than getting used to a wrongly tuned instrument. I find it astonishing how many people are spooked by bridge adjustment - anyone with a tuner and a good ear can do that, it's not harder than tuning the strings from the other end, in my finding. [/quote] Two reasons for waiting - 1. the need for acclimatisation, as it's brand new, and 2. the possibility that Thomann will ask me to exchange the bass as opposed to offer a part refund for a scratch (see this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164869-scratch-in-brand-new-warwick-rockbass/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164869-scratch-in-brand-new-warwick-rockbass/[/url]). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) [quote name='philparker' timestamp='1326794785' post='1501927'] I know the question has already been answered, numerous times, but I thought I would chip in with my first post after lurking for some time... ...I started off playing with a lined fretless and found myself concentrating on positioning my fingers be line of sight, but since moving to a non-lined ebony fretless playing be ear and moving by muscle-memory and ear is definitely the way to go - and practising pieces to get the right sound. Of course the set up and intonation is much more important on a fretless so it is worth checking it out. [/quote] I totally agree - I wouldn't have wanted a lined fretless, and I've been using the ear+muscle memory on the upright since I took it up. On the upright I had to create an appropriate muscle memory from scratch, while the fretless is (predictably) proving easier to tackle. Thank you all again - you've been fantastic with your help and advice. Edited January 17, 2012 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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