Gwilym

I was wondering if anyone knew the model history of the original TRB-P series basses, in particular the scale length. Reading online the scale is quoted as 34" (but actually was 33 7/8). However I seem to remember reading the scale length changed at some point. (I think the PII series was 35"). E.g. looking at these 2 examples (picture credits to The Bass Gallery), you can clearly see the bridge is about 1" closer to the edge of the bass. Did the scale change or was it just constructed that way for improved balance/reach? Has anyone played both? Was there any noticeable difference in feel?

I've heard a sire 5 string live and it sounded great, I'm sure the fretless is probably a decent bass. I would recommend fret lines too, mainly because I think they look better, but I think the only reason not to is if you don't like the aethetic.

+1 on the gwb, but the string spacing is 16mm which was too tight for me. I've been playing a lot more fretless recently, 4 string jazz. If I were to get a 5er, an Fbass BNF5 would be top of the list, but they are not cheap. Also I would most likely string E to C, which seems to me (purely my opinion) a tuning better suited to fretless.

What's the point of this thread. You seem to have started a discussion, but apparently can't handle that others have different opinions to you. On topic: I don't think there's one neck profile that can promote good or bad technique. Where is the evidence that it does or does not? Individuals may find different neck profiles more comfortable than others. I can move between various neck profiles of 4 / 5 string necks. It takes all of 5mins to adjust to the different feel, the "technique" doesn't change. The earth is flat by the way.

No to adding the 5th knob for all the reasons already given. Adding the mid pot in the cavity is a good option, also you could then potentially move one of the other knobs into the cavity and have the mids on the front along with bass or treble. Alternatively get a stacked pot so you can have e.g. treble/mid stacked and bass.

Didn't mean it that way, apologies if it came across as such.

Maybe I'm picky but the strings are off centre.

Also worth looking at the old Grendel basses.

Theres a used zx5 at BD at the moment.

Not particularly, if you look closely.

Another suggestion... The Gallery set up my fretless JB recently and suggested Dunlop Nickel strings. They are very nice, not particularly rough, similar to the DR sunbeams, but I think the dunlops are cheaper.

Rotos feel pretty rough IIRC. DR Sunbeam Nickels are the most recent set I bought. They don't feel rough (or sticky) and they sound great. If you don't play regularly though you will always get sore fingers to a greater or lesser extent.

This for me too. Also for me the C string just feels too thin.

...but he didn't ask for money (or did I miss that bit?) and it's not what I understand as a "traditional" crowd funding model. He gets revenue from advertising which I guess is driven by likes and subscriptions.

Not sure if I'm into the regular (usually a P, it seems) bass style body with the pointy headstock. They always scream naff 80s hair-metal IMO. Love the Mockingbird shape, and that Westone Raider looks great. Never seen that before and it's quite an original and aesthetically pleasing take on the Explorer style. I'm pretty certain I played an Aria ZZB in yellow/black back in 87 at the Bass Centre when they were in Wapping, on a post-Christmas trip to buy my first "proper" bass. Thankfully (with hindsight) the black Fender Jazz Bass Special I walked away with sounded much better.

He bought an Fbass. And might buy a Wal if he earns enough money from his channel.

In what way is it crowd funding? He wasn't asking anyone for any money.

In what way is it crowd funding? He wasn't asking anyone for any money.

The irony is killing me 😂

Depending on the cost, it might be useful if you'd like to try fretless on the cheap. In practice I suspect it's not something to whip on/off for short term noodling, because it's likely you'd need to the bass up differently every time you install/remove. Also, I imagine it will sound different to a "proper" fretless, although you will probably sound equally out of tune on both.

Yes another fretted bass that you can fit this device to it

Fender Victor Bailey JB would be mine... there was one for sale here recently, which didn't sell. Then turned up at the Gallery where I got to play it. It was a very good bass, and sold within a few days, sadly not to me.

https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/ibanez-atk810-ntf available to pre-order

It's not really clear why you'd want to do this, even if you could.