Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've been pretty busy at work the last few weeks, and I've put in some pretty tidy overtime so I decided to finally get a twin for my fretted Corvette http://www.comcen.com.au/~eberbachl/pics/fretlesscorvette.jpg http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ooh, that's nice, it looks like the same finish as my Warwick but mine has the gold hardware - not sure which I prefer now. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks very much Rowbee. Mine's not a German Corvette, but one of the Warwick Rockbass Corvette's. ...still - it's very nice. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 That sure is a sweet looking bass. If it sounds half as good as it looks...Congrats! Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5, Fernandes LEB-2 Ashdown ABM-300, Ashdown ABM 4x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Enjoy, Luke 73. Be careful: fretless is addictive! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Phil W: Enjoy, Luke 73. Be careful: fretless is addictive! Indeed! Actually, I'm trying to decide what strings to put on it at the moment. They Ship with Warwick Red label stainless rounds, which I'm not super wrapped with... I have DR-HiBeams on the fretted Corvette, which I love. I'm not adverse to using rounds on it...when the fingerboard eventually gets eaten up, I'll have it leveled. I wonder...what do you other fretless players like? I was thinking something maybe a little warmer than the HiBeams...maybe some DR Sunbeams? http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have a friend who uses black nylon strings on his fretless but he likes to use it specifically for dub. Whatever you choose, enjoy though, it's a real beauty. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Luke73: I wonder...what do you other fretless players like? ...never mind http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpedebass Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Congrats...that's a lovely bass. Love God...Love People! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Fretless ... and blue. You'll make at least one person here jealous. Glad you're enjoying the exploration your new fish has opened up for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athanacropolis Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh wow, nice bass Luke; congrats! I've been wanting a fretless for a while because a) there are a few songs our band does where I think it would sound great and b) I just love 'em. Have you played other types, or just a Warwick? Would you recommend a Warwick over another brand? Just asking for some advice from a fellow player! Thanks! And again...DAMN that's a nice lookin' bass! Kalta Eye The Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Very nice! Don't throw that fish back. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I guess this is a good time to ask why people refer to basses as "fish"? Also, what is "gassing"? By the way Luke, if it's active you'll run that battery out leaving it plugged in! Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have DR Hi-Beams on my fretless Wal, but they're very old. (105-45) http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Rowbee: I guess this is a good time to ask why people refer to basses as "fish"? Also, what is "gassing"? GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome (Something many of us suffer from). Gassing means desiring greatly. As for "fish"... come on. I'll give you a hint: http://floridafisheries.com/images/div-pic/strip-41.jpg Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 BTW - congrats on the new bass, Luke. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Rowbee: I guess this is a good time to ask why people refer to basses as "fish"?Because this is a bass: http://www.bigfishcharters.com/images/Striped%20Bass-1.jpg Originally posted by Rowbee: Also, what is "gassing"?G.A.S. = Gear Acquisition Syndrome "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I wonder who around here might be jealous of a blue fretless. My fretless currently has Thomastik Jazz flats on it. I love them. Other strings I have liked on a fretless bass have been GHS Brite Flats and D'Addario Chromes. If you want to sound like Jaco, you need round wound strings which will eventually mean you will need some maintenance on the fingerboard. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks folks - that's one big fish right there, wouldn't fancy having that thing strapped over my shoulder for an 1½ hour set! Plus, the smell would put the other band members off. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by jeremy c: If you want to sound like Jaco, you need round wound strings which will eventually mean you will need some maintenance on the fingerboard. No disrespect intended, but I don't want to sound like Jaco...I want to sound like me! I think I'll start with some Nickel rounds, and go from there. Perhaps even the GHS Pressure wounds might be good - I think I'll order some of them in. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Athanacropolis: Oh wow, nice bass Luke; congrats! I've been wanting a fretless for a while because a) there are a few songs our band does where I think it would sound great and b) I just love 'em. Have you played other types, or just a Warwick? Would you recommend a Warwick over another brand? Just asking for some advice from a fellow player! Thanks! And again...DAMN that's a nice lookin' bass! Hi there Athanacropolis I owned a Yamaha BB404F fretless a while ago, and I must say it was very very nice, but I hardly played it and didn't really give fretless a chance before I sold it to make some quick cash (to go towards my Ashdown rig when my band started gigging). This is my second voyage into the fretless world, and this time I'm loving it. I haven't played many fretless basses (actually, only my BB404, and this Corvette). I can enthusiastically recommend either. Both the Yamaha and this one are lovely. The Yamaha had fretlines, whereas this one does not. Even as a beginning fretless player, I'm finding myself quite comfortable without fret lines, and in fact prefer the blank fingerboard. The neck does have side dot markers. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Originally posted by Rowbee: By the way Luke, if it's active you'll run that battery out leaving it plugged in! Thanks for the concern, but it's OK - my Corvette is a passive bass http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 First of all, WOW! beautiful Bass!! And I second the D'Addario Chromes. Just put a set on my fretless and i'm digging them. no clue what was on before, probably the originals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Nice fish Luke, very nice! AS for srings for fretless, I'm still looking around too. I've been interested in Jeremy's suggestions here, and I think g. likes the TI's too IIRC. Congrats on getting the new bass, I know you worked hard for it. Hope you don't mind if I wave at your new baby! Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 I like the idea of the Thomastik Jazz flats very much actually, and I'm very tempted to give them a try. The only thing that concerns me is that their gauge is 43 56 70 100, as opposed to the 45 65 85 105 set I have now. I'm concerned about nut fit, and whether I'd need to have a new nut cut to accomodate them? Any Thomastik Jazz flats users have any ideas on that one? http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 The difference is not that big, I wouldn't worry about it. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Thanks for the advice Jeremy C At this time I'm thinking either GHS Pressure wounds, or Thomastik Jazz Flats. I think they'd both be a nice choice. ...perhaps I need two fretless basses - one with each ? ...I'll quit now, while I'm ahead. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks everybody for the responses I picked up a 44-106 set of GHS Pressure wounds Very nice! Not as bright as a round, but not as thumpy as a flat. A great compromise! Very slick feel on the fingers, and noise is reduced accordingly. Tension's a bit higher than the Warwick Red Label rounds. Lots of Mwah Nice work GHS. I'm still intrigued by the Thomastik Jazz Flats. Maybe a I do need a second fretless to put them on after all! http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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