Frank Blank Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Does anyone own, have experience with, or can recommend a short scale (30” or less) lined fretless bass, electric or acoustic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) A Rob Allen Mouse is a fabulous little bass (30" scale) if an acoustic/upright like tone is what you're after. I love mine, it's a cheeky little thing, the sort of bass that makes you smile when you pick it up! There are two for sale on BC at the moment which is a very rare occurrence: Edited April 28, 2018 by ikay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 5 hours ago, ikay said: A Rob Allen Mouse is a fabulous little bass (30" scale) if an acoustic/upright like tone is what you're after. I love mine, it's a cheeky little thing, the sort of bass that makes you smile when you pick it up! There are two for sale on BC at the moment which is a very rare occurrence: Oh sweet baby Jesus and the saints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 There is always the fretless bass uke as an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 39 minutes ago, alyctes said: There is always the fretless bass uke as an option As yet I've not found one I got on with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I expect Chowny would build you one if they don’t already do one as stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 They do the SWB-1 in fretless but I would prefer a lined neck and I’m not sure I like any of the SWB-1 finishes. If Chowny did a lined fretless version of the SWB Pro I’d order one in an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 28/04/2018 at 11:39, ikay said: A Rob Allen Mouse......... A little off topic so I apologise, but what's the idea with the extended fingerboard under the E string? Is it meant as a thumbrest or just design? I'm curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Maude said: A little off topic so I apologise, but what's the idea with the extended fingerboard under the E string? Is it meant as a thumbrest or just design? I'm curious I believe it to be a thumb rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chownybass Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 15 hours ago, Frank Blank said: They do the SWB-1 in fretless but I would prefer a lined neck and I’m not sure I like any of the SWB-1 finishes. If Chowny did a lined fretless version of the SWB Pro I’d order one in an instant. Howdoo! Lined / Unlined / Fret board Markers / Clean fretboard / Side dots lined up with frets / Side dots lined up between frets. Everybody prefers some DIFFERENT combination of those. The way we manage fretless is... We make fretted basses, and then order a bunch of fretless necks. As the basses are bolt-on, this means if somebody orders a fretless bass - we just have to take it into the workshop and switch the neck. We opted to make clean board, no fretlines, side dots lined up *on* the fret. Because this seemed to be the most requested option. We can't make a half dozen variations of this, because for the factory guys it means constantly changing the jig on the machines and is not practical for economy of scale. It's a constant negotiation with our factory guys on the sizes of runs we make (typically we need at least 6 of each colour, and to make at least 24 of any particular bass. This is less of a problem now than when we started however as we typically order about 50 - 75 basses at a time now) You can order any of our SWB basses (Swb Pro or SWB-1 active or passive) with a fretless neck on. It's worth noting that the fretless necks are one piece (so if you put one on an SWB Pro you are losing the 5 piece maple and walnut neck). It's also worth mentioning that the fretless necks do not have a colour matched headstock (for obvious reasons) Hope that all makes sense. That said. Fretless SWB is awesome. You should all buy one. Just ask @Happy Jack ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 ACG 30.5" short scale bases are excellent so I would suggest having a chat with Alan Cringean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Why not just buy the bass you want and ask your neighbourhood luthier to take the frets out and put in line markers. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 51 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Why not just buy the bass you want and ask your neighbourhood luthier to take the frets out and put in line markers. Sorted. This is an option I am seriously considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 4/30/2018 at 07:59, Chownybass said: Howdoo! Lined / Unlined / Fret board Markers / Clean fretboard / Side dots lined up with frets / Side dots lined up between frets. Everybody prefers some DIFFERENT combination of those. The way we manage fretless is... We make fretted basses, and then order a bunch of fretless necks. As the basses are bolt-on, this means if somebody orders a fretless bass - we just have to take it into the workshop and switch the neck. We opted to make clean board, no fretlines, side dots lined up *on* the fret. Because this seemed to be the most requested option. We can't make a half dozen variations of this, because for the factory guys it means constantly changing the jig on the machines and is not practical for economy of scale. It's a constant negotiation with our factory guys on the sizes of runs we make (typically we need at least 6 of each colour, and to make at least 24 of any particular bass. This is less of a problem now than when we started however as we typically order about 50 - 75 basses at a time now) You can order any of our SWB basses (Swb Pro or SWB-1 active or passive) with a fretless neck on. It's worth noting that the fretless necks are one piece (so if you put one on an SWB Pro you are losing the 5 piece maple and walnut neck). It's also worth mentioning that the fretless necks do not have a colour matched headstock (for obvious reasons) Hope that all makes sense. That said. Fretless SWB is awesome. You should all buy one. Just ask @Happy Jack ;-) I totally missed this post somehow, even though it answers all the questions I've emailed you about *cleans glasses*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berries Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) On 28/04/2018 at 10:34, Frank Blank said: Does anyone own, have experience with, or can recommend a short scale (30” or less) lined fretless bass, electric or acoustic? Hello, I'm also looking for that. Only electric though, and preferably in the 2 HH Stingray format. Oh, and it should not cost more than £300, although I could go further for the right bass. A lined fretless short scale version of the SBMM Ray4HH would be ideal. Not asking for too much am I? How did you get on? Did you get a Chowny? Pics please. Edited May 8, 2022 by berries Afterthought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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