Search found 4 matches
- Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: First Fretless gig
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10285
First Fretless gig
Hey All, Just an FYI....I finally got to play my fretless in public! I played on our worship team on Sunday. Left the fretted home and went with the fretless. The guitarists were all playing acoustic, and the fretless sounded sweet with them. I had a hot monitor to ensure I could hear myself. Intona...
- Sun May 27, 2012 3:20 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Why Play Fretless - What Is the Advantage - Is it Harder?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18448
I'm a new fretless player. I've only played bass for about 6-7 years. But I've played Alto Sax and sang for almost 30. The thing that I like the most about fretless is that it truly gives you a voice. It's very hard to be expressive with frets. Don't get me wrong...it's not impossible, but playing f...
- Fri May 11, 2012 11:21 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: New guy here...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7224
Hey FretLessSince68, Yeah....I'm really digging the Squire. As far as being a horn player.....I only wish I could play my bass like I play my horn! Right now though, I'm just focusing on playing it like a bass! Out of curiosity....do you have any recommended resources for learning fretless, or even ...
- Mon May 07, 2012 10:35 pm
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: New guy here...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7224
New guy here...
Hey Guys, New fretless player checking in here. I am a long time musician, short time bass player. Started playing the alto sax about 25 years ago. Eventually I got turned on to David Sanborn...which really got me into Marcus Miller. After that I got into more fusion/funk jazz and fell in love with ...