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Offline jackbauer114

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bass defretting question
« on: February 10, 2010, 01:43:51 PM »
So ive got a Washburn XB600 six string bass, and my dad is a luthier. Im considering having him defret the bass from the seventh fret up only. Foresee any problems?
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 04:01:49 PM »
Quote from: jackbauer114 on February 10, 2010, 01:43:51 PM
So ive got a Washburn XB600 six string bass, and my dad is a luthier. Im considering having him defret the bass from the seventh fret up only. Foresee any problems?

why in the hell would you do that.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 04:18:10 PM »
It's only worth it on a Fender Jazz. I don't think your bass would sound too good, to be honest
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 09:02:47 PM »
not to mention would sound extremely awkward moving from one position to the next. just do the whole thing, or dont do it at all.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2010, 02:31:52 PM »
I can't help but think that defretting is an all or nothing kinda thing...
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2010, 03:01:18 PM »
Quote from: TimmyHiggy on February 11, 2010, 02:31:52 PM
I can't help but think that defretting is an all or nothing kinda thing...
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 04:17:22 PM »
Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 11, 2010, 03:01:18 PM
Quote from: TimmyHiggy on February 11, 2010, 02:31:52 PM
I can't help but think that defretting is an all or nothing kinda thing...

it most definitely is.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 05:12:13 PM »
I think a half-fretted bass is a cool idea actually.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2010, 05:57:07 PM »
Quote from: Quadrochosis on February 12, 2010, 05:12:13 PM
I think a half-fretted bass is a cool idea actually.

I don't see how it would help your playing though.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2010, 10:02:22 PM »
The initial idea is amusing yes, but after that it just doesn't make sense.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2010, 08:22:30 AM »
eh, whatever. it was cool while it lasted.   ;D
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 07:32:54 AM »
Quote from: brakkum on February 12, 2010, 10:02:22 PM
The initial idea is amusing yes, but after that it just doesn't make sense.

Wouldn't it screw up the intonation?

Anyhoo, my cousin defretted one of his basses. Fairly simple to do by yourself, you wouldn't need a luthier for it unless you were reworking the neck too. Just a matter of being careful taking out the frets and taking time over the re-smoothing/re-finishing at the end. There's loads of good guides how to do it online.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2010, 08:59:08 AM »
Bass n00b alert!!!

Why defret a bass in the first place?
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2010, 09:08:09 AM »
Gives it a cool sound.  Especially good for playing jazz.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2010, 09:37:33 AM »
Quote from: 73109 on February 15, 2010, 08:59:08 AM
Bass n00b alert!!!

Why defret a bass in the first place?

Jaco Pastorius removed the frets from a Fender Jazz bass and epoxied the fret-board, which gave him his signature sound

I'd love to do the same thing, but I can't afford a Fender Jazz right now :sadpanda:
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2010, 01:16:36 PM »
Quote from: 73109 on February 15, 2010, 08:59:08 AM
Bass n00b alert!!!

Why defret a bass in the first place?

this post screams of bass noob alerting as well.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2010, 07:35:03 PM »
You did not get my alert. I was not calling the OP a bass n00b, I was making all you guys aware of the fact that I was a n00b enough to ask the question I did. I am sorry if it came off as calling the OP a n00b.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2010, 11:17:42 PM »
understood. fretless basses simply sound amazing. much like an upright bass, or another other fretless instrument, and can get much more natural woody tones.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2010, 04:00:32 PM »
I have a KSD 5 string lefty model of a Fender Jazz. I think the pick ups are active (a place for a 9 volt) and it is fretless...anybody want it?
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2010, 05:05:49 PM »
depends on the price tag sir, i might be.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2010, 05:27:39 PM »
Make me an offer...seriously. That and the charge for shipping. This thing weighs like 15 pounds.


https://www.kensmithbasses.com/KSD/LFseries.htm

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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2010, 07:57:30 PM »
Not left handed. Sorry
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2010, 08:10:25 PM »
Can't you flip it around? :(
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2010, 08:24:59 PM »
Quote from: 73109 on February 16, 2010, 08:10:25 PM
Can't you flip it around? :(

You could, but it would be really awkward... especially being a 5 string. :p

Honestly, put it on ebay or craigslist, you can probably get a nice chunk of change for it.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2010, 04:07:38 PM »
Nothing Brakkum?
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2010, 01:19:25 PM »
Sorry! forgot. Don't have much for money right now, sorry.
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Re: bass defretting question
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2010, 01:53:42 PM »
Fuck...

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