fretlessguy

Not uncommon in PJ pickup combinations. If adjusting the heights worked you could just bring the volume of the Precision down to match the Jazz pup. Another route to take would be to replace the jazz pickup with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder Jazz pickup. Believe me, that would cure the problem. Rarely even use my jazz pup except to just color the sound with a few more highs.

If you're happy with what strings you have and the bass is properly set up, then yes. When putting the same set of strings on then just simply change them one at a time. Remember that if you go to a different brand, you will need to do adjustments because the tension from brand to brand will be different despite having the same gauge. You will need to check the intonation of the bass occasionally, whether you change to a new set or not.

I own both lined and unlined (naked, did you call it?). It really doesn't make me too much difference, but I do prefer unlined. However, when a lined one comes along that has a great tone, then I will buy it and enjoy playing it. Play whichever you prefer. If you are more comfortable playing a naked one, by all means use it. If you are more comfortable with a lined one, then I am for it if it makes you want to pay fretless.

They are America's premier prog band. I first heard COMWS while driving around town. I nearly drove off of the road. Collected all my coins and went to buy it the next day. Kansas is still a band and recently released a new CD, The Prelude implicit. It's quite good. Thanks for bringing back great memories with the post, bubinga5.

Go with a bass uke. Much more of an upright sound , light weight, easy to get in and out of vehicles, and is just fun to play. I have three of my own and enjoy playing them quite a bit.

In the mid-90s Fender came out with a fretless P Bass. I have one. I prefer it much over a Jazz fretless. It has more "mwah" that anything other bass I have ever encountered, including when I puit flats on it to eliminate the over mwahing sound. So I lived with it and put on some pressure wounds and have enjoyed it. There still may be a few of those P fretlesses around from that time if you look carefully.

It took me a couple of practice sessions, but I caught on rather quickly. Enjoy your adventures in fretlessing. Nothing else like it.

It is going to be alright, at least for me. I actually prefer maple boards on Fenders.

After hearing it and seeing the $900 + price, I believe I will stick to my Kalas.

If it does bother you that much send it back. I would keep it myself for the simple fact it looks like Nessie sticking her head out the water when viewed upside down. Oh...never mind.

I use a Carvin AC 40 Fretless. it's construction is similar to the Godin in that it is a thin-bodied bass which helps prevent feedback. Very lightweight and can be purchased with a variety of options. Its sound can be best described as a combination of upright bass and fretless bass guitar. [url="http://www.kieselguitars.com/catalog/guitars/ac40"]http://www.kieselgui...og/guitars/ac40[/url]

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1469813534' post='3101307'] I froze the video and although the quality was very poor there was a hint of Aria Pro to the headstock. [/quote] I would agree that it favors the Aria Cat bass. Guild Pilot or Peavey Fury with a replacement pick guard is what I am leaning toward.

If fretless I use tapes and fretted I use flats. Either will work. Prefer light gauges since I do not trust thicker strings with those thin tops on an ABG.

The Godin would be fine. Also, if you can get them where you are, a Carvin AC40 fretless would fit the bill. Right now I am using the Kala ubass for the situation. Very uprightish tone, easy to play and transport. I have the fretless spruce top. Strings take some time to break in and stretch out, but once they do they need very little tuning. They can be found in fretted if desired.

You could consider a Squier short scale Jaguar bass. Granted they won't have the tone of what you currently play, they are light weight and have a decent sound to use for live situations. I suffer from athritis and back problems, and play a lot these days with bass ukuleles from KALA. Most weigh from four pounds to six pounds or so, but I don't think it would fit the sound you need. I wish you well in your search.

A wise choice. It seems to fit in your bass family well. The cheap tort pickguard can always be replaced if you desire. I think you will grow to really like the tone well and enjoy playing the bass. Fretless is a different animal, and are very rewrading to play. Be sure to look at some of the fretless videos on youtube. Lots of good technique stuff you can pickup from there. There is always a great debate overe what string type to play on a fretless. Some say rounds for the classic singing mwah sound, and others will tell you to use flats to save wear on the finger board (flats sound more "uprightish" and are less abrasive to the finger board). It really depends as to what style of music you play.I suggest using whatever string you prefer to play now. It is a good place to start. I prefer compressed woundround strings since they give you aspects of both rounds and flats. Don't give up if it is difficult at first. stay with it and you will enjoy the results. If you do go with rounds for the mwah sound, then in vest in a chorus pedal. They sound fantastic on a fretless bass. I wish you well in the world of fretlessing. FG

Dreams do come true. Enjoy your new toy!

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1431034637' post='2767259'] Surely it can't be fanned fret if it has no frets! That is just ridiculously crazy! [/quote] Fanned Fretless? (LOL)

I have both a fretted (SUB Bass) and a fretless UBASS. I will take the fretless over a fretted anyday. They just give it more of that upright factor I like. The Sub Bass is very particular when playing it because if you're off the tinest on the first 2 or 3 frets it buzzes badly.

Zebra wood. Don't know if it is solid or laminated. They sell for $149 here, so at that price most likely laminated, not that it makes much difference to me. Looks cool. Comes with Aquila strings. My daughter wants it. I am sure she will let me borrow it in my frequent forays playing folk music. She better, anyway.

You cannot be a fretless player without some comparison to Jaco. So get over your guilt and play that Jazz like there is no tomorrow......

I've been a J bass fan since 1977 and love playing them. That one is quite simply the most beautiful I have ever seen. If it sounds half as good as it looks it's got to be heavenly.

Tis or GHS Precision Flats in .40-.95 lights.

The Squier Jaguar short scale has a good reputation here, and the New Fender Modern Player short scale Jazz was just released last week. You may want to look at both. The Epipone Allan Woody is a nice bass. it's short scale as well.

[quote name='pqs' timestamp='1424712848' post='2699487'] Hi I've got both, the jag is quite a bit lighter and the sound sounds good having the "p" pick up on full but the "j" pick up isn't that hot to be honest. The Jazz I really like although it is a bit heavier quite a good thumping sound. I have the "hideous" white one [/quote] Glad you are enjoying them both. I like the white and red version both, but my wife thinks I should carry on my tradition of red basses. She really didn't like the white one, LOL.