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...yes I'm easily swayed

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1443445492' post='2874707'] There are only two Uber fretless one in Germany and the one I have so the chances are not great I am afraid. I am however building one for stock and the to have at the London show. [/quote] oo if the stock fretless one happened to be unlined 34" scale 4 string and recurve shaped (headless or otherwise) that might be very tempting indeed...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1443441479' post='2874647'] I'm going to have to say Wal too... but that's probably no surprise. I think the fretless Wal tone is even more distinctive than the fretted one. I have not however tried one of Alan's fretless basses with the multicoil pickups... I would expect these to be of a similar standard and also half the price / build time. [/quote] [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1443441859' post='2874650'] Also; I once briefly owned a cort curbow fretless... don't buy one of those [/quote] Haha cheers buddy I really would love to try a fretless Wal, it'd be even better if it was next to an ACG Uber fretless so I could a/b them but tbh I just wanna try a Wal and I'd love to try a Uber fretless too... Cort curbow bleugh

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1443441159' post='2874640'] Yes, or at least a contender. Much like the Middle Ages, there's a lot of argument over who is actually The King by right, but as I found out recently having tried almost every other brand, there's a reason Wal have the reputation they have. [/quote] Thanks matey ...and so I need to find someone/somewhere near-ish to Sheffield that has a fretless one that I can try even if just to rule it out...probably 4 string, mk1...

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1443440579' post='2874630'] Filter pre-amps work particularly well with fretless. If you are ever up my way my own two basses are fretless you are welcome to try them out. An Uber Recurve 4 and a Krell 6. [/quote] oo actually yeah I did love the clarity of the uber I tried when you came down to Manchester that time...must find a reason to be passing Moffatt...

I've had numerous fretless basses over the years (Warwick, Fender J and P, G&L, Stingray5, ACG etc) and while they've all had good points, none have been perfect... ...they've all had some detractor, the active ones had good punch but were too 'clicky' and sterile, the passive J was ok, my current '78 P is the nicest so far but lacks a bit of that magic swell to the notes and also isn't quite reliable enough for studio use as the electrics aren't quite noiseless and while it sounds stunning for stage use it's just not quite there for studio use somehow... I remember trying a Wal fretless many years ago and I'm wondering, is this the king of fretless basses for both live and studio work? I know Pino used an old Stingray fretless and got some very pleasing sounds out of it but I've never met a fretless ray that did it for me... Has anyone near Sheffield got a fretless that they swear by that I could come and meet as I'm getting more studio work offers at the minute and fretless is really working well in the style of song on offer... ...let the bc wisdom download commence...

Just bought Julian's SPB-1 pups, exactly as described, very lovingly packaged and very swiftly posted, spot on, absolutely no issues here whatsoever

bought 23 sold 27 yowsers

Bought Steve's OTB500 in a super easy hassle free smooth and silky transaction, exactly as described and very nicely packaged. Superb, cheers matey

they got gigs lined up and we've got a gig with these guys in November that should be a great showcase for us all, they just need a bass-dude!

Just sent Martin my pair of spare ernie ball straplocks, super simple and swift transaction as ever, he's the kinda guy you can happily ship to before you've been paid cos he can be trusted to hold up his end of the bargain thanks again matey

These are a really good bunch of guys with a great swampy blues rock sound!

Just received Luke's Line6 G50 wireless system, super smooth transaction, well packaged and exactly as described...perfecto! cheers matey ...'m now going to leg it to the bar during songs mwahahahaha