HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I have gotten back into fretless big time and since I play both 4 and 5 string basses, it would be nice to add a 5 string fretless brother/sister to my Status Electro fretless 4. Any thoughts on mid-priced (say between 1000-1500 quid) 5 string fretless basses? Lines preferred, but not mandatory. Mwah clearly a must and I prefer magnetic pickup tone over piezo. Help me collate some “potentials” please dear BC. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Here is a selection in your price tag, Harry. I think the second one will attract you, don't know why 😁 : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1410363 https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1581266 https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1617055 https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1613816 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 The other ones are here. That said, you should have a 6 strings fretless bass, that's way better. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 You can even get a brand new Gary Willis : https://www.thomann.de/be/ibanez_gwb205_ntf_gary_willis.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I’m a bit of a Maruszczyk fan boy (love my Elwood L fretless) so I’m always going to give them the thumbs up. Here’s a selection from the shop, but with the custom options via the configurator, the World’s your oyster. https://www.public-peace.de/bass-guitars/fretless-basses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 This one just appeared an hour ago : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1632766 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Hellzero said: You can even get a brand new Gary Willis : https://www.thomann.de/be/ibanez_gwb205_ntf_gary_willis.htm Thanks Tony, some very nice options..... indeed also the Status I owned a black (the cheaper one) Willis. Really light and very playable, but electronics were meh.... wonder if the 205 addresses the issues I had with the black one. Anyone ever try the ESP/LTD Bunny Brunel. On paper a lot to like but I know nobody that has ever tried one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Hellzero said: This one just appeared an hour ago : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1632766 Ha ha, see my comment re the Bunny Brunel ESP.... basically a slight revamp of the Carvin. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, ezbass said: I’m a bit of a Maruszczyk fan boy (love my Elwood L fretless) so I’m always going to give them the thumbs up. Here’s a selection from the shop, but with the custom options via the configurator, the World’s your oyster. https://www.public-peace.de/bass-guitars/fretless-basses Also a good idea! Maruszcyks are very good value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, HazBeen said: Thanks Tony, some very nice options..... indeed also the Status I owned a black (the cheaper one) Willis. Really light and very playable, but electronics were meh.... wonder if the 205 addresses the issues I had with the black one. Anyone ever try the ESP/LTD Bunny Brunel. On paper a lot to like but I know nobody that has ever tried one. I never liked the cheap version of the Gary Willis, sounding dull to me. The natural one has the real Bartolini pickup and electronics and sounds very good, a bit too narrow on the bridge for me and still missing that extra string. That said, you can order it and send it back if you don't like it. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hellzero said: I never liked the cheap version of the Gary Willis, sounding dull to me. The natural one has the real Bartolini pickup and electronics and sounds very good, a bit too narrow on the bridge for me and still missing that extra string. That said, you can order it and send it back if you don't like it. 😉 True! String spacing indeed is tight, I think 16.5mm, which is much smaller than my preferred 19mm. Altough on a fretless it isn’t as big a deal. Must admit the ESP/Ltd Bunny Brunel also looks awesome, if price quality ratio is similar to my 8 string (octave strings) Ltd, it should be awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 And they are at very good prices by Bax Music and you can even try it in Goes (~100 kilometers away from you...) : https://www.bax-shop.nl/producten.html?keyword=ESP%2FLtd+Bunny+Brunel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Hellzero said: And they are at very good prices by Bax Music and you can even try it in Goes (~100 kilometers away from you...) : https://www.bax-shop.nl/producten.html?keyword=ESP%2FLtd+Bunny+Brunel That’s the one I was eyeing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 In French, we have a saying for that : Les grands esprits se rencontrent. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Hellzero said: In French, we have a saying for that : Les grands esprits se rencontrent. 😉 Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 I’m going to give things some thought, something graphite would not be bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Funily enough I was googling something similar earlier, the Sire M7 fretless looked like a good shout https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-version-2-fretless-marcus-miller-m7-alder-5-string-brown-sunburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Graham said: Funily enough I was googling something similar earlier, the Sire M7 fretless looked like a good shout https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-version-2-fretless-marcus-miller-m7-alder-5-string-brown-sunburst Considering they get nothing but praise, good call to at least try one. Mega specs for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Hellzero said: This one just appeared an hour ago : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1632766 there is one for sale on ebay for 895 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Completely plain wenge board, but the MTD that I have for sale in the classifieds is very good. Edited November 22, 2018 by therealting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I'd go for the Michael Tobias or the Leduc that Tony linked above. Both look lovely ! And, in theory, should play as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 i ve bought i fretless vigier from this forum .... it cost me £850 and i was a bit skeptical as is a 33 years old bass and i was looking for a modern sounding bass .......... the vigier is the best fretless sounding bass i ve ever had . no regrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 18/11/2018 at 15:41, Graham said: Funily enough I was googling something similar earlier, the Sire M7 fretless looked like a good shout https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-version-2-fretless-marcus-miller-m7-alder-5-string-brown-sunburst Anyone tried one of these? Im wondering if a trip to Andertons may be in my immediate future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Honestly, knowing the beauties out there on used market, and despite all qualities Sire can offer you, I wouldn't go for this M7... But that's my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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