EddiePlaysBass Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 As most of you know that I've never been really happy with my TRB II 6-string. Not only because I have found no use for the sixth string in my own playing, but despite the lovely wood and impeccable construction, the sound never did it for me. So I am considering either selling it, trading it or defretting it. I know the price I want to ask for selling it (and I'll throw in two instruction books written for 6 string as a bonus ) but as for trading, I'm not sure what would be considered a fair trade. The defretting route is an interesting, but I have certain reservations. For one, it could go awry and I could ruin a perfectly good bass. Secondly, it could work but could still sound bad. And finally, if I decided to trade or sell it at that point, I'd most likely have a harder time doing so. So I have two questions: 1) anybody have any experience with defretted / fretless TRB II's ? 2) what would you consider to be a fair trade-off? I know, whatever I am happy with I offered it as a trade for an American G&L but the guy wanted to buy a Fender "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Trade? http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39449 G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 If you are looking for a narrow fretboard, the TRB is not for you, Geoff Plus I'm looking to trade domestically, sorry "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 S'OK!!! Good luck with it, Eddie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry Eddie , I don't have any experience with fretless TRB II. I don't think you should go the defretting route unless you really don't care about any resale value of the bass and are willing to face the concequences if the defretting goes awry. As far as trading you will never get a fair value for the bass going the trading route. I have a bass that I paid $210 plus shipping on Ebay for and I thought it was a steal. It was I thought worth $400. I wanted to use it in a trade and the dealer only wanted to give me $125 at the most for it. I wasn't pleased. The best route is to sell it if you have the time to devote to selling it. Then you can shop for something you really like. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Start reading the TB classifieds to get an idea of what comparable basses go for used. If you see something there you like in the price range, send a PM. If not, you'll have an idea of what you can sell it for whether you sell on that site or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yeah I would sell it if your not too into the bass. They are a great instrument and sure to attract attention. I have defretted a few basses but those are ones I deemed as budget instruments, and more like a project. That is a serious piece of gear to just decide to pull it apart.(even tho it would prob turn out great!) If you lived close by I would be in touch for sure, good luck Eddie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'd be inclined to sell it. A TRB should be worth something. In my experience with my Toby, defretting it may make it more fun to play but it didn't make me like the neck profile any better. I'd rather have a different fretless. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm with the people who say, sell it and buy something you like. Even if you come out even on the deal, you will be better off. I think you will make a little money on the deal, if you can find a nice used fretless. p.s. the only reason I am on the forum at the moment is because it is halftime at the Superbowl and Bruce Springsteen has not come out yet to perform at the halftime show. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 p.s. the only reason I am on the forum at the moment is because it is halftime at the Superbowl and Bruce Springsteen has not come out yet to perform at the halftime show. OT: he bored me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm with the people who say, sell it and buy something you like. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for everyone's input so far. It's a shame to sell it, really as it is such a lovely piece of wood, impeccable construction, a really fast neck despite how wide it is ... I might end up having new pickups installed in it, instead of selling it "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 It'll still be a six string after you put new pu's into it. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 It'll still be a six string after you put new pu's into it. :grin: My main issue is the sound. It seems to lack ... balls. I don't mind the 6th string, it's just that I will not buy another 6 and would not buy this one anymore if I knew what I know. I have no use for the high C. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 String it up F# B E A D G... Perhaps? - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'd be tempted to sell and get a 5 string fretless. Fretless is all about feel and tone. If you don't like the extra string and don't like the tone then you have answered your own question!? Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Well I just sent a feeler to a music store about a possible trade-in-and-put-up-cash for an Ibanez SR Prestige. If they don't like the idea, I'll put it up for sale and put that money towards a new bass - or to help pay my WAV, if that ever arrives. Thanks everyone for your input ! "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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