thinman Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Someone's bound to have pointed this out before but isn't "Fretless Precision Bass" a contradiction in terms? Wasn't a Precision called that becaue it had frets, i.e. it had precise tuning, as opposed to all previous bass instruments being fretless? Must get more to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='thinman' post='728025' date='Jan 28 2010, 07:57 PM']Someone's bound to have pointed this out before but isn't "Fretless Precision Bass" a contradiction in terms? Wasn't a Precision called that becaue it had frets, i.e. it had precise tuning, as opposed to all previous bass instruments being fretless? Must get more to do....[/quote] Have you contacted Fender about this gaff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It's as much a contradiction in terms as me owning a Jazz bass ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='thinman' post='728025' date='Jan 28 2010, 07:57 PM']Someone's bound to have pointed this out before[/quote] Yep, several times. Equally, is the Jazz Bass the best bass for Jazz? And does it matter? It's just a name. Having said that, if you listen to a fretless Precision being played by a decent player, it probably still sounds more 'precise' than an upright, which was Leo's point I think? Edited January 28, 2010 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Surely a player has the capability of being more precise on a fretless instrument as they are not impeded by the tempered tuning of a fretted instrument? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Mykesbass' post='728132' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:31 PM']Surely a player has the capability of being more precise on a fretless instrument as they are not impeded by the tempered tuning of a fretted instrument?[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='Mykesbass' post='728132' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:31 PM']Surely a player has the capability of being more precise on a fretless instrument as they are not impeded by the tempered tuning of a fretted instrument?[/quote] You obviously haven't heard me playing mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinman Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='728115' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:12 PM']And does it matter?[/quote] No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='Mykesbass' post='728132' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:31 PM']Surely a player has the capability of being more precise on a fretless instrument as they are not impeded by the tempered tuning of a fretted instrument?[/quote] Although theoretically true........ ok, I'll just stop right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='728516' date='Jan 29 2010, 11:04 AM']Although theoretically true........ ok, I'll just stop right there [/quote] Yes, sorry, should have put theoretically somewhere in my post - I know it doen't happen with me on my EUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Fender "close enough" does'nt have the same ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 What a con! I will never buy another Fender again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='728571' date='Jan 29 2010, 12:14 PM']Fender "close enough" does'nt have the same ring to it.[/quote] Surely that'll be the Close Enough for Jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I remember this joke doing the rounds on Talkbass circa 2006! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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