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Old 10-06-2014, 04:21 PM
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Hello again ...
I insist on the fretless issue .... I wish someone indicate me timbers are best suited to build a fretless? Woods neck and body woods ... It is important a particular type of wood or wood being all quality does not matter? They must be dense?
Ken, I'd like to get your opinion .... Thanks
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Old 10-06-2014, 09:23 PM
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Hello again ...
I insist on the fretless issue .... I wish someone indicate me timbers are best suited to build a fretless? Woods neck and body woods ... It is important a particular type of wood or wood being all quality does not matter? They must be dense?
Ken, I'd like to get your opinion .... Thanks
Why don't you just email me to discuss your order?
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Definitely best to email or call Ken as there are a lot of variables depending on your goals wrt sound, weight, appearance, etc.
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This bass is spectacular. Walnut over alder.

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It looks like there is no radius on the fretboard? Was that an option on the fretless?
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Old 12-26-2014, 05:42 PM
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It looks like there is no radius on the fretboard? Was that an option on the fretless?
Plenty of radius. See one in person and measure it.
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See one in person and measure it.
That's a bit of a problem I'm afraid.
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