Linus27 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Might be playing more fretless bass in a new project and fancy looking into getting something to replace the Squire VMJ which, to be honest is great but I just fancy something a bit nicer and not sunburst What are my options for a lined fretless rosewood neck. Maybe around £300 - £500. Anyone got any cool suggestions? I do fancy a nice jazz but open to other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Can you handle a 5-string? If so have a look at the [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/eb_page09.php?area_id=3&data_id=146&color=CL01&year=2009&cat_id=2&series_id=211"]Ibanez GWB5[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='486234' date='May 12 2009, 06:35 PM']Can you handle a 5-string? If so have a look at the [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/eb_page09.php?area_id=3&data_id=146&color=CL01&year=2009&cat_id=2&series_id=211"]Ibanez GWB5[/url][/quote] Thanks but really want a four. How hard is it to get a proper job done on de-fretting an existing bass and then getting it lined? I have the ideal bass but I don't want to get it done if its a bit hit or miss or risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Have a gander at my fretless: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44102"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44102[/url] Not rosewood but Pau Ferro neck and fingerboard, a lot more resistant to wear and tear (it's got Elixirs on at the moment) £450 posted i reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='486274' date='May 12 2009, 07:30 PM']How hard is it to get a proper job done on de-fretting an existing bass and then getting it lined? I have the ideal bass but I don't want to get it done if its a bit hit or miss or risky.[/quote] I had my Washburn MB6 defretted by Cranes in Cardiff and they did a great job. Only thing I would say is be specific about how clear you want the lines to be - I didn't and the lines on mine are barely visible which is good and bad Maybe have a chat with the Gallery in London? They seem to do a lot of conversions. Cheers Alun PS I may finally have time to start your transcription soon!! Apologies for the delay, things have been a bit loopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='Alun' post='486410' date='May 12 2009, 09:38 PM']I had my Washburn MB6 defretted by Cranes in Cardiff and they did a great job. Only thing I would say is be specific about how clear you want the lines to be - I didn't and the lines on mine are barely visible which is good and bad Maybe have a chat with the Gallery in London? They seem to do a lot of conversions. Cheers Alun PS I may finally have time to start your transcription soon!! Apologies for the delay, things have been a bit loopy.[/quote] Hi Alun, Thanks for the info. Thanks for the update on the transcriptions. Really looking forward to it and no worries about the delay. Thanks for letting me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I really don't like sunburst, so I bought a Classic Vibe Jazz (the white one) and swapped necks with my VMJ. Actually I was after a cheap ebanol board, so bought the VMJ! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think what I would like to do is convert my ESP Jazz to fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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