Rob Allen MB-2 Fretless Five-String, 35" scale, string through body

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[velvetkevorkian]

Very nice, I had it in my head that these were all short scale.

[RonC]

Beautiful!!

I really like these basses. Never had the chance to play one but I’m curious..

[ezbass]

2 hours ago, velvetkevorkian said:

Very nice, I had it in my head that these were all short scale.

Au contraire 

 

 

[chris_b]

Fantastic basses. I briefly owned the 4 string version.

 

Wish I'd found a 5 string. I'd still be playing it.

[paul j h]

Au contraire x2, very recently purchased dream bass

[jefframm]

I had one of Rob's original fretless 5-strings - which was actually 35" scale length. Koa top - great build - but I moved on to 34" scale for my 5'ers. Sold the 35" scale one - bought it's almost literal twin in 34" scale length. His basses are fabulously made - I never had any issues with them - and they're super light. The only issue for me is they're somewhat a "one trick pony" sound wise based on my playing style. I'll admit to having a fickle history with fretless basses. I've had the RA's, a couple of Roscoe 5-strings (also amazing - but heavy) and currently have one of the Sadowsky SMX 4-string jazz basses in fretless. It's much nicer than I expected it would be - and I got lucky and found an 8 lb one.