How much would I pay for a nice Fretless bass nowadays?
Posted on December 27th, 2009 by f1xSTRM
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I have a Fender Jazz and can play alot of songs on it, I crave The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Ronnie James Dio, Allman Brothers and Journey. But, I am wanting to be more experimental, like Tony Levin (King Crimson) or Geddy Lee (Rush) or Phil Lesh (The Dead, Phil Lesh and Phriends). I want more freedom in my playing.
Whats a good fretless bass brand? Know any current prices?
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Take your pick.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/fretless-electric-bass-guitars?N=100001+330865&Ne=3330
http://www.rondomusic.com/Bassguitarfretless.html
Budget basses, the Brices towards the bottom of the page are pretty nice. I’ve got a fretless HXB-406 in bubinga that’s surprisingly well made. I haven’t played it much since I got a defretted 5-string Soundgear, though.