FuNkShUi Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I have had this bass for a while. It was my "just in case" bass. I've played it now and again in the bedroom, but no more. I don't see that changing, and since i have seen another bass i do like, this will help fund that. This is a lovely bass. Looks great, and plays fantastic. [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185434042.jpg.html"][/url] Very smooth sounding, i think it punches well above it's pricepoint [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185442394.jpg.html"][/url] The ebony fretboard looks fantastic against the white body and mint coloured scratchplate [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185451944.jpg.html"][/url] I don't know much more about the basses origins, but here is the back, showing the serial number. Maybe someone else will be able to tell more from it? [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185636841.jpg.html"][/url] It's in great condition [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185613860.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185626790.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160225_185527871.jpg.html"][/url] It's a excellent bass, at a excellent price, and a great way to "dip your toes" into the world of fretless without spending a tonne. Trials are always welcomed. I will post or courier, but it will be at the buyers risk and expense. Any questions are welcomed Edited April 13, 2016 by FuNkShUi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Nice that. Are they Ernie Ball flats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Very nice looking bass Kert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) I can shed light on this bass... It started life as a Farida FJB-6. In 2009 I worked for their UK distributor and worked with them on a fretless bass. 2 prototypes arrived in 2010 and I still own and use them daily. The project was scrapped as I'd specified ebony fingerboards for the model and the costings of having Seymour Duncan pickups and fancier finishes put the basses in an awkwardly expensive price for a relative unknown. So I had 2 fretless basses of essentially the same spec. I took 6 Farida FJB's and chose the best one. Difficult really as they're great basses. I swapped necks from the fretted 6 to one of my fretless bodies and the ebony fingboard neck was put on the 6 body. I then put Duncan 1/4lb pickups in and changed the pickguard to a mint green one. I used this bass on an album and UK tour with a singer/songwriter, and I loved it dearly. I sold it during the buildup to my wedding, and if a new Travis wasn't on the way - I'd be buying it back. This is a total one off, a superb bass. https://instagram.com/p/BCOmWOAOQUm/ Pickups going in https://instagram.com/p/BCOmZF-OQUq/ Me playing the bass https://instagram.com/p/BCOmcKWOQUx/ The bass in a rack with the 2 prototypes and a ridiculously cool plexiglass pbass https://instagram.com/p/8JIZukOQfk/ The two prototypes recently Hope this helps Andy Edited February 26, 2016 by AndyTravis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks Alain! Paul 5 - I'm not sure if I'm totally honest. Andy - Thank you very much for all that information. Far more than I knew about the bass. If I played fretless at all I would keep it. But in the years I've had it, I've never found use for it outside of the house. It is FANTASTIC to play though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Andy, those prototypes look amazing too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I love fretless basses but having just acquired something else Kert I'm short of sufficient Wonga atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1456475533' post='2989316'] I love fretless basses but having just acquired something else Kert I'm short of sufficient Wonga atm. [/quote] Haha, sure you cant be tempted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbercham Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hi, any idea how much it weighs? Looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 That's really nice! Any idea of the body wood Andy? Also where are these made? very tempting,but won't have the cash for a month or two 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 herbercham - I'm not sure off the top of my head, i will look into it later and let you know. lee - i cant answer either of those questions either sorry, hopefully Andy will be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='lee650' timestamp='1456483722' post='2989428'] That's really nice! Any idea of the body wood Andy? Also where are these made? very tempting,but won't have the cash for a month or two 😆 [/quote] Basswood or Alder I thought...made in China. Same factory as classic vibe squier and modern player fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Really nice looking bass kert I want to upgrade my fretless hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1456489450' post='2989525'] Really nice looking bass kert I want to upgrade my fretless hmmm.... [/quote] Always welcome to come and try it first Marc! Superb bass We could have our own mini bass bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 If it's any help my Farida P bass weighs in at under 4kgs. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:211856] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would guess it's somewhere around that, but im going to try buy some scales on the weekend to get a proper measurement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I have a Farida fretted jazz which is awesome, especially considering I paid £160 for it. Build quality up with most USA Fenders I've played Tempted by this.....might put in a cheeky bid if it's still there come pay day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 price drop bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Last bump before eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 After agreeing a sale on a local facebook site, and having the bass on hold for 2 weeks, the sale has fallen through So it's up here for the price I did agree on. Also would look at trades for Precisions now. But for a trade I value this at £300. I am willing to put a bit of money toward the right bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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