sbrag Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I been promising myself a fretless for years and have tried a squier vm jazz fretless which seems good value and is nice to play. Just wondering if anyone can recommend anything else worth considering in that sort of budget as there doesnt seem much choice in the shops around bristol. I prefer j necks to p. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Second-hand Yamaha RBX200F. They are reasonably common, they cost about £100, and mine at least is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy54 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 If you have a chance have a go on a Vintage (make) "Jaco" icon series jazz bass, bat well above their price, got one myself a it's a keeper. Come up on the bay s/h now and again usually £150.00 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Westone Thunder 1A fretless sometimes pop up and sell for £120-200 depending on condition. They are nice (if heavy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Lady Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 A rockbass fretless s/h is always a good bet as Warwick fretless basses (including rockbass) all have ebony fingerboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Another call for Yamaha here. I've got a BBN4F that's been great value for money. One went for £168 on Ebay last month. It's got a lined fingerboard, but if you don't like them you can always close your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 yeah, those Yamahas have very subtle fretlines. Really good basses all round, too. When it comes to new stuff, make sure to check out LTD Vintage-214 in fretless version. PJ, very Tony Franklin style, unlined fretless, has just been introduced at this year's NAMM. GAK have them for odd 300 pounds. I'm getting one for my birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 They had a jaco fretless in PMT and Pianos (mickleburgs) not long ago. Nice to play as well You could defret one of your own? pretty cheap job, if you have one to do it to of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1361821524' post='1991538'] Second-hand Yamaha RBX200F. They are reasonably common, they cost about £100, and mine at least is lovely. [/quote] Mine's an RBX270F, great bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='Bass Lady' timestamp='1361825487' post='1991656'] A rockbass fretless s/h is always a good bet as Warwick fretless basses (including rockbass) all have ebony fingerboards. [/quote] plus the one - i have a fretless rockbass fortress and i really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for the ideas. I've just missed out on a couple on evil bay and will keep looking. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I hate to sound like a stuck record but there is a nice defretted Westone Thunder in our classifieds at the moment for £95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 oldslapper's J? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200775-fretless-jazz-bass-l100-posted-with-gig-bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks. I've pm'd about the westone. I don't think Ive played one in 20 years but do remember that they are a solid chunk of wood but can't remember what the necks are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrag Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I might have to try and get to heron music or electric ladyland and see what they have in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I sold my Squier Jazz fretless and have regretted it ever since. Awesome. Weighed a ton, mind. But sounded lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v6 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ibanez SR (SR300F) or bass collection jive bass? http://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection/bass-collection-jive-bass-solar-flare-lined-fretless.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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