SimBass Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I'm playing bass in a local Amdram production at the end of January and a handful of the peices 'require' a fretless (I've played fretless plenty in the past and also play cello & double bass so no learning curve) however I don't actually own a fretless bass at the moment. So wondering if anyone (preferebly local to South Lincolnshire/Peterborough) would be willing to lend me their fretless bass that's been sat in the corner of their room for the last few years. It's amdram, so not much money involved but would be happy to throw a bit of cash in as a gesture of good will. Could also potentially leave my spare bass with you as 'deposit' to guarntee the return of the fretless. Crazy idea, but you don't get if you don't ask. (alternatively I could buy a bass on marketplace and then put it straight up for sale - but who has the cash to do that?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 If you were left handed I'd offer, but I don't think you are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Unfortunately not, thanks for the kind offer though. Although it's probably worth me saying I am used to playing 4, 5 and 6 string basses so they are all an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Mmm... How much is Neck-Off Postage? £15 ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Interesting offer, I'll see if anything more local turns up. (Pm'd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 How long do you need it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchwife Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sorry to be of no use whatsoever, but you're welcome to use one of mine, hand on heart. Unfortunately I live in Japan but if you want to collect, tea/ adult beverages will be supplied. If you'd be kind enough to bring a few rolls of choc Hobnobs I'd be most grateful... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 7 hours ago, dclaassen said: How long do you need it for? Rehearsals and shows are the 21st to the 28th of Jan. Won't need it any longer than that, give or take the 'practicalities' of arranging pickup/drop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 If they're still in stock I can recommend the Harley Benton "Jaco" style fretless jazz. They're cheap as chips and if you get a B stock better still. Perfectly gig usable too, in fact mine will be out this weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Do you know Nick Smith? He plays with a Genesis tribute show and teaches/does gear set-ups in the Peterborough area. He may be able to assist as he has nearly as many, if not more, basses as me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 If you were in London...I literally have a fretless sitting in the very same corner you describe. Sorry, not much help... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 49 minutes ago, cetera said: Do you know Nick Smith? He plays with a Genesis tribute show and teaches/does gear set-ups in the Peterborough area. He may be able to assist as he has nearly as many, if not more, basses as me.... I know of Nick but I don't know him to ask for a bass. As is common, bassists don't know bassisits, since there's only ever one per band so we just don't meet, so I might see if any of my mutual musical acquaintances know him or other bassists in the area well enough for that sort of request. 7 hours ago, dutchwife said: Sorry to be of no use whatsoever, but you're welcome to use one of mine, hand on heart. Unfortunately I live in Japan but if you want to collect, tea/ adult beverages will be supplied. If you'd be kind enough to bring a few rolls of choc Hobnobs I'd be most grateful... 44 minutes ago, ahpook said: If you were in London...I literally have a fretless sitting in the very same corner you describe. Sorry, not much help... If I fly to Japan via London I could have the pick of them! It'll only cost me a few airline tickets and some hobnobs!! Sounds sensible to me 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, SimBass said: If I fly to Japan via London I could have the pick of them! It'll only cost me a few airline tickets and some hobnobs!! Sounds sensible to me 🤣 You are Rishi Sunak and I claim my five pounds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 If you can make an extra 30 miles to Northampton I have a Precision Fretless or a top of the range Bass Collection you can borrow for as long as you need it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Oh wow, that really might work? I'm sure I'll be heading within the vicinity of Northampton before Jan. That really might work. Thanks so much for the offer, I'll PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 06/09/2023 at 18:23, SimBass said: I'm playing bass in a local Amdram production at the end of January and a handful of the peices 'require' a fretless (I've played fretless plenty in the past and also play cello & double bass so no learning curve) however I don't actually own a fretless bass at the moment. So wondering if anyone (preferebly local to South Lincolnshire/Peterborough) would be willing to lend me their fretless bass that's been sat in the corner of their room for the last few years. It's amdram, so not much money involved but would be happy to throw a bit of cash in as a gesture of good will. Could also potentially leave my spare bass with you as 'deposit' to guarntee the return of the fretless. Crazy idea, but you don't get if you don't ask. (alternatively I could buy a bass on marketplace and then put it straight up for sale - but who has the cash to do that?) Not mee.....e.....e.....e. Sorry.😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimBass Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 I just had the last night of the shows and the fretless went down a treat, it really make the difference for those pieces. All thanks to the amazing @Roger2611 for being the amazing person to actually let me borrow their bass! Top man, had great chats when I picked it up and I'll be in touch to drop it off again. When I made the initial request I wasn't sure it was possible...but hats off to the BassChat community and of course @Roger2611 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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