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[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1500711192' post='3339687'] Ah ok I jumped to the conclusion you'd knocked up a bitsa yourself. [/quote] Understandably from my initial wording 😊 which I've since edited. Apparently Warmoth necks are heavier due to 2 steel rods, never knew that until I did some research when I got the bass home. No neck dive though, and feels substantial & reassuring in the hand (ooh err), the truss rod adjusted easily & there are no dead spots or humps (quite unusual in my experience with some fretless necks). Happy slappy here

They're advertised as for both USA and MIM http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191149760014 10 screw holes, so I guess they should. There are folk on here that know this kind of stuff so hopefully someone will be able to confirm for you. John

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1500663984' post='3339538'] Nice! Did you get a good deal on the neck? [/quote] Bought the whole bass as you see it. I did get a good deal though. The neck profile is deeper than I'm used to, but it's surprisingly comfortable. My first warmoth necked bass.

After contemplating "unlining" a lined fretless, I decided to just get another bass with an unlined neck attached. Warmoth Unlined Jazz Neck (heaviest weighing neck I've ever played) MIM jazz body Badass ll bridge SD pups Schaller machine heads Pics https://photos.app.goo.gl/wL9Gl072CImgNrux1 Recording with it at a session this afternoon.

Bought a bitsa jazz with unlined warmoth neck in the end. Thanks for all the suggestions. John Here's some details http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1500292310' post='3336677'] Take your lined fretless - Close your eyes - Ta Da! instant unlined fretless. [/quote] 😊 Mind you....I'd probably fall over....or asleep

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1500116346' post='3335713'] I got a fantastic unlined precision neck with ebony board from brandoni guitars when I built my fretless precision several years ago. I think it was about £100 then, so replacing the neck could be a much cheaper and easily reversible option to modifying the existing neck. In your position however I would keep the lines & get used to them. [/quote] That's very reasonable for a replacement neck.

Thanks again for the suggestions, and the kind offer. It's the side dots that are the main issue, the lines are irritating more than anything, as I tend to look straight down onto the side rather than onto the board itself. But estheticly I prefer a plain board, no lines, no dots....but it's just personal taste. I'm not the best person for structural mods, so I'd use a tech for that. The bass isn't hugely valuable (£600 approx) but is viewed as a "vintage" pedigree being Japanese. Cheers, John

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1499869645' post='3334195'] My fretless (Jazz) is lined, and I know I much prefer it. Oddly enough, I don't mind the dots on the side of the neck being in the "wrong" place either - it seems to work for me anyway [/quote] Just goes to show....whatever works 😊

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1499842060' post='3333922'] A suitably coloured marker pen carefully applied? Cheap and cheerful, but then I am! [/quote] On the lines and dots?

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1499845274' post='3333947'] Coat the board in black epoxy? [/quote] Another option to consider cheers.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1499846695' post='3333961'] If you decide to go for a new board I would recommend Brook Guitars down in Devon. They did a superb job on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/256290-nbd-fender-precision-american-special-fretless-conversion/"]this[/url] P bass I used to own. [/quote] That is a lovely job. What did it cost (was that the £200 you mentioned in your earlier reply?)

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1499844426' post='3333938'] Halfway between marker pen and new board is wood dye; many DB boards are blonde but dyed to look like they're a darker (and more expensive) wood. Go careful! [/quote] Thanks Chris I'll check that out.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1499803253' post='3333775'] Unless it is proper vintage or valuable, I'd just have a nice unlined board fitted. Eliminating the lines and moving the dots on the existing board will devalue it anyway, so why not just have what your want? [/quote] Sounds like replacing the board is the only option. Shame, as I thought there might be a simpler solution. Thanks for the suggestions chaps 🙂

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1499799548' post='3333729'] I think the only way to do it properly would be to replace the fingerboard entirely. That's likely to be £200+ job... unless the bass in question is really, really special, I wouldnt recommend it! For what it's worth, I found playing on lined boards easier, having previously only played unlined ones. [/quote] Thanks for the reply. Hoping to not have to replace the board, but might be an option. Funnily enough, I find lined boards more confusing. 😊.

I have possibilty of buying a very nice lined fretless jazz bass, however I prefer unlined boards. The neck is beautifully aged, so don't want to swap necks. Any suggestions on refinishing/painting a neck to a plain finish? I'd have to do something about moving the side dots too. Any help appreciated. Thanks, John

Nice shot from last night with Jo Burt experience, after last encore. https://goo.gl/photos/BqfUWLD3U6Y8EDJ89