Hi all, Everyone over about 40 is probably familiar with the trusty Ibanez Roadster.. [attachment=22559:normal_Ibby_023.jpg] I got mine second hand, 20-odd years ago, already fretless with an unlined ebony board. Had to get a fretless and this one sounded ok and was in my price range.. under 200 quid with a hard case. As I took up bass to play in a ceilidh band, I soon fancied the idea of being able to play D below the E string, but couldn't cope with detuning one string. With hindsight,