Dom in Dorset Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I probably can't afford to buy anything right now but I'm window shopping for a fretless bass. I'm looking for a Jazz bass (jazz pickups , body shape isn't of great importance but I don't find Warwicks remotely attractive) Unlined (preferably ebony) board. Passive pickups. Fender don't seem to do unlined basses and there dosen't seem to be a lot out there unless you get custom made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Unlined mahogany Fender-like types are rare. You may be able to pick up an older (1990s) MIJ Jazz with an unlined rosewood fingerboard on ebay or gumtree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 If you want a cheap option you could try veneering a neck! Dont laugh it worked on my Ryder. (The walnut P next to that one you asked about Paint both veneer and fboard with watered down PVA glue. 2 coats. Let it dry and iron on. Quick sand down and your done No bumps and plays lovely. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1331375282' post='1571978'] If you want a cheap option you could try veneering a neck! Dont laugh it worked on my Ryder. (The walnut P next to that one you asked about Paint both veneer and fboard with watered down PVA glue. 2 coats. Let it dry and iron on. Quick sand down and your done No bumps and plays lovely. A [/quote] Good call my friend! would love to see that bass in action. I am having a new unmarked ebony fingerboard put on a bass by a reputable luthier only ., £75 !!. I think that is a great price considering I was quoted £300 by a big-named UK company. Find a fretted you love, find another £75. Hey presto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1331375658' post='1571985'] Good call my friend! would love to see that bass in action. I am having a new unmarked ebony fingerboard put on a bass by a reputable luthier only ., £75 !!. I think that is a great price considering I was quoted £300 by a big-named UK company. Find a fretted you love, find another £75. Hey presto. [/quote] Thats a good price! I wouldnt mind his (Or her, you never know) details please and an apraisal of the finished job since I have similar plans. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'd be happy to re-board a bass myself, I did that to make my current fretless. I was struck by the lack of off the peg unlined basses out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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