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by edspyhill
Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
Topic: Learning to do fretless setups
Replies: 3
Views: 7516

Learning to do fretless setups

I bought a low-priced Stagg fretless bass - a Fusion BC300 4-string. It arrived needing a setup, of course, but I expected that. The relief is small enough for now but the strings at the nut were too far off the fingerboard making the bass uncomfortable to play. I have a set of bass slot files I bou...
by edspyhill
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
Topic: Lessons for Fretless Players
Replies: 18
Views: 35666

I'm trying to be intuitive with finding some sort of home or starting positions on the fretless. From reading other replies from double bass players, there are physical hints, the back of the neck behind the nut, and the heel. We don't have that on BG. So, here are 2 attempts that might work, even i...
by edspyhill
Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
Topic: Any experience filling in side position dot holes?
Replies: 4
Views: 8201

Thank you very much for the detailed and comprehensive instructions. I tried to find 3/32' dowels local but only found 1/8". I tried toothpicks but they are too dark. The plastic wood filler has been too thick so I plan to dilute the wood filler the next try. I'm also looking for a light maple stain...
by edspyhill
Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
Topic: Any experience filling in side position dot holes?
Replies: 4
Views: 8201

Any experience filling in side position dot holes?

I have a Basstar 4-string fretless, maple neck/fingerboard. The side position dots are placed for a fretted bass so I want to remove the dots and fill the holes. Anyone have experience doing this? I have not been able to find wood dowels to fill the holes, would a good wood filler work?

Ed S.