leroydiamond Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Its been several years since I had a bass in my hands, but I am now on the lookout for an acoustic/ semi hollow fretless, as a mate of mine is recording an album and wants me to contribute. I am thinking of a medium scale instrument with pick up. Not so keen on the super shortscale offerings from Goldtone and ukulele type basses (though I am open to persuasion). Budget is anything up to £800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Not sure who bought them but @Jabba_the_gut's creations are amazing. See if you can borrow one of them (check the build diaries thread if you haven't seen them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Not sure who bought them but @Jabba_the_gut's creations are amazing. See if you can borrow one of them (check the build diaries thread if you haven't seen them) I have seen his creations, was in touch with him several months ago but did not go ahead with a build then. I have just now pm'd him with an enquiry. Beautiful looking basses. I live in Ireland, so borrowing one won't happen unfortunately. Edited May 1, 2023 by leroydiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 If you can lay hands on a fretless Tacoma Thunder chief then that's the one but rare as hen's teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) How about sticking some of these... https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hqs_bass_45_100_flatwound.htm On one of these... https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_b_30bk_fl_acoustic_bass_serie.htm I likes my HB HBO 850B Acoustic with Flats. Edited May 1, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 46 minutes ago, leroydiamond said: I have seen his creations, was in touch with him several months ago but did not go ahead with a build then. I have just now pm'd him with an enquiry. Beautiful looking basses. I live in Ireland, so borrowing one won't happen unfortunately. I am lucky enough to have a fretless built by @Jabba_the_gut, this one in fact... ...his basses are peerless in my opinion, this thing sings. Put it this way, I had a Rob Allen fretless and the Jabba bass sounds better. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I have to wipe the drool of my chin now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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