Can you convert a fretted bass fretless?

Before you start! Going fretless is a reversible mod, but the way back isn’t as easy and it’s not cheap. To reverse it, the fretboard first has to be cleaned from all paints, then the fret slots have to be sawn, and finally you have to re-fret the neck—not as easy as pulling frets out.

How much harder is fretless bass?

Fretless basses are, indeed, harder to play. It takes a while to get used to playing without frets. At beginning, it is hard to press the string on the right spot, as there are no frets to show you where to press, exactly. However, once mastered, fretless bass becomes as easy to play as fretted bass.

How does fretless bass work?

On a fretless bass, your fingertips become the frets. The fingers press the strings directly against the fingerboard, as with a violin. This results in a vibrating string that extends from the bridge to the fingertip. The fretless fretboard has a different feel from the fretted boards of standard bass guitars.

Why play a fretless bass?

Even incredibly skilled bassist may have trouble with significantly fast and/or staccato riffs on a fretless bass. The frets allow the bassist’s hands to fly over the neck without worrying about absolute precision. Why Play a Fretless Bass? So, what would make someone want to consider playing a fretless bass instead of a fretted bass?

What is a fret on a bass guitar?

Those beasts are called frets . Essentially, when you push your finger down on a string within a fret, it reduces the length of vibration, thus creating a pitch. The farther down the neck you play a fret near the body of the bass, the higher the pitch due to the shorter length of vibration.

Do fretless basses make your fingers fatigue?

Even if you have developed calluses, your fingers may be starting to feel fatigued. One great thing about the fretless bass is, regardless of high or low action, without frets your fingers have to spend a lot less energy pushing the strings down. You are not fighting against the frets or pushing hard enough to avoid the buzzing sound.

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