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- Tue May 08, 2007 11:02 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: Techniques for removing frets and finishing fingerboard
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I found some places on Ebay that supply constructional veneer, meaning thicker and much more robust than normal - i.e. 1 mm. I have had success doing fretless conversions by gluing this in place on the fretboard after fret removal (I find soldering iron works for me, but because I am covering up the...
- Tue May 08, 2007 10:46 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: First CD Giveaway - Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 14
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- Mon May 07, 2007 3:34 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: My fretless inspiration
- Replies: 3
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Hey You
I was surprised Hey You fretless sounded so good coming from the wicked Roger Waters Then I discovered it is actually the magnificent Sir Dave Gilmour producing those subtle, expressive notes. So that explains it. Once again the lead guitarist's melodic approach working so well on fretless.
- Mon May 07, 2007 3:26 am
- Forum: Fretless Bass Topics
- Topic: First player heard
- Replies: 13
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First inspiration
Mark Griffiths on Cliff Richard's Discovery (Now You See Me album) 1982. Haunting legato cello-like tones, making the atmosphere of the song. Fortunately the credits specified fretless. At that point in my life I did not even know what a fretless bass was. But I was hypnotised by that sound. Having ...