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Wiki The first fretless bass guitar was made by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Wyman"]Bill Wyman[/url] in 1961 when he converted an inexpensive Japanese fretted bass by removing the frets.[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-19"][19][/url][/sup][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-20"][20][/url][/sup] The first production fretless bass was the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampeg"]Ampeg[/url] AUB-1 introduced in 1966, and Fender introduced a fretless Precision Bass in 1970. Around 1970, [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Danko"]Rick Danko[/url] from [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Band"]The Band[/url] began to use an Ampeg fretless, which he modified with Fender pickups—as heard on the 1971 [i][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahoots_(album)"]Cahoots[/url][/i] studio album and the [i][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_Ages_(album)"]Rock of Ages[/url][/i] album [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_album"]recorded live[/url] in 1971.[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-Bacon2010-21"][21][/url][/sup][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-22"][22][/url][/sup] Danko said, "It's a challenge to play fretless because you have to really use your ear."[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-23"][23][/url][/sup] In the early 1970s, fusion-jazz bassist [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaco_Pastorius"]Jaco Pastorius[/url] created his own fretless bass by removing the frets[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-24"][24][/url][/sup] from a Fender Jazz Bass, filling the holes with wood putty, and coating the fretboard with epoxy resin.[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretless_bass_guitar#cite_note-25"][25][/url][/sup] Some fretless basses have "fret line" markers inlaid in the fingerboard as a guide, while others only use guide marks on the side of the neck. Tapewound (double bass type) and flatwound strings are sometimes used with the fretless bass so the metal string windings do not wear down the[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerboard"]fingerboard[/url]. Some fretless basses have epoxy coated fingerboards to increase the fingerboard's durability, enhance [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustain_(music)"]sustain[/url], and give a brighter tone.

Does Voldemort make basses?

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1392371055' post='2367804'] [attachment=155106:ValentinesBass.jpg] This showed up this morning. I'm trying to work out exactly why but the clues are; 1) I've wanted one for an age 2) I have spoken to my girlfriend about it 3) She asked if I might be in early morning 4) It is Valentine's Day Very cool of her. [/quote] A keeper......and so is the girlfriend!

Warwick introduced the Streamer CV - Classic Vintage - bass at NAMM 2013. Now Peter Baltes of Accept ordered his own Custom Shop Streamer CV according to his personal needs. This bass comes with a Red Alder body, a Maple neck and a Rosewood fingerboard with a 7,5" radius equipped with dot inlays. Peter Baltes' Streamer CV is fired with active EMG P/J pickups combined with passive MEC electronics. The ultimate highlight of this bass is obviously the special metal finish with the matching aged hardware and details. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dFECkHGmkg

In on Sunday - amazing prices. Guy said he just needs to shift stock before the new models come out!

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1391106070' post='2353379'] Hi. It's one of those great feelings when the new bass arrives. Got the hots for one of these and managed to find one of the last Korean ones new. Never thought I'd be going back to Warwick (nothing wrong with them) I used a Streamer for 15 years or so, but have been mainly all Fender since. The fit and finish on this is great, setup nicely from the shop, Just strung it with some Dunlop rounds and it sounds really nice, I was thinking flats but it already has a very dark sound on both pickups. It's very easy to play, the neck is super quick, think a nice Jazz. It feels a bit strange standing up playing it at the moment, the neck feels very long for some reason, 34" A crap camera phone photo doesn't really do it any justice, it's bit darker looking than the powder blue it looks here.. but I know the score, no pic, no bass [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8374568@N07/12224594266/"][/url] [/quote] Beautiful!

Get into a shop and try them - anything said on here will be subjective.

In terms of guitars, I've had a MIM Strat, a Jap strat and a US strat. The MIM was just a decent guitar made of slightly flimsier hardware and a narrower neck. The Jap was precise but dead to me. The US (90s) was a dream purchase for me but I found the sound deadish. The neck was excellent but I found it hard to adjust to the slightly wider neck after the MIM. The best value in the range, IMO, is the Classic Player. Currently got a Thinline Cabronita and the neck is outstanding! Basswise - had a MIM Jazz and it was decent but I've had better from ESP/LTD.

Bet you came home and couldn't plug in because you forgot to buy a cable?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avi4ucNc4FY[/media] Written for his old friend and permanent staff member Terry McGovern. Fantastic eulogy for a friend.

7string on here uses Stewmac a lot. pm him cos I don't think he's ever had a duty problem.

Brilliant wee clip.

[quote name='namefail' timestamp='1390641919' post='2347767'] Have fun in Glasgow, just don't make eye contact with the Pigeons. [/quote] [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1390666209' post='2348116'] ... or the neds! [/quote]

Alesis iO2 I use - about £70.

I like some of his stuff but there's a lack of earthiness due to his pantomime approach.

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Sheer narcissism.

Never knew Pino did New York Minute - love that song!