Why Fretless Basses are Great!
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Timestamps
» 0:00 Intro!
» 1:30 Why a Fretless Bass?
» 2:40 What is a Fretless Bass?
» 3:14 Flat Wound Strings?
» 5:12 How Do You Play a Fretless?
» 7:50 These Basses?
» 8:26 Why Buy a Fretless Bass?
» 13:05 How Do They Sound Different?
» 14:48 Don’t Overthink It
» 17:00 Thanks For Watching!
» 18:00 Outro Jam!
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10:02… Mmmmm, excuse me…… LOLSeriously, I just purchased a fretless bass just a short time ago and have been having fun learning how Not to rely on frets to get the right note. I played bass years ago and haven't play for a long time. I recently saw a video about fretless basses and just had to get one. Slippin' and sliding"! Really enjoyed your video. Thanks!
No mention of playing in position? Add another obstacle by playing in the dark? Don't think about it? I usually like these videos. This is really bad advice.
I switched from guitar to bass and bought a Fretless Jazz Bass straight away. I was able to play straight away without all the complications that are usually advertised. I couldn't be happier with the decision and I think the expressive capacity and versatility is far superior to a fretted bass. There is an instrument for everyone. Roundwounds are very different from flatwounds, I personally think they complete the idea of the sound I expect from that bass. I'm not talking about Jaco, my idea was a doublebass sound.
My son has said Good Night to his fretted sweeties and has never looked back.
Not fender?
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Where is Nate? I miss him
Why should you play a fretless bass? Because it is a lot of fun. Genre? You can play all genres.
To much talking PLA something
Props to Cici and Lee for making it through the video without saying "Mwah" to describe the sound of a fretless
結構下手やな。
You're gonna try and sell expensive basses without even playing them? Yeah, I'll never watch this shit again.
In my opinion, there are pros and cons between fretless bass versus fretted bass as an instrument. There are also pros and cons from the players that is using fretless bass or fretless bass. However, I observed that fretless bass has about 3 advantages over fretted bass. (1) for a beginner, playing on a fretted bass requires a player to keep looking at the fretboard more often especially when changing notes / chord progressions. Looking at the fretboard most of the time is an indication, the player is not a professional or someone doesn’t remember where all the notes are on the fretboard (2) for a beginner, finger press in the middle of the frets or slightly farther away from center will cause the string/fret to be buzzed. Playing with a string buzz is an indication of playing incorrectly, poor intonation, poor fingering method (3) for a beginner, on a fretted bass, fingering technique is crucial for playing clean and efficient.
On the other hand, for a beginner, playing a fretless bass, doesn’t require to look at the fretboard as often. In fact, without looking at the fretboard kind of allowing the audience to assume the bassist is a professional. Playing without looking and doesn’t produce string buzz. In away, when we assume someone is a professional bass player, even if there is a mistake or not precise in intonation, we still think maybe the player is intentionally playing that way, playing his awesome style, among the best bass player in the world, etc… because none bass player couldn’t figure out how a fretless bass player plays flawlessly and effortlessly even at some time in their lives when they are faking it, the results are like wow! Accidentally can shock and awe the audiences into something what an amazing walking bass line that sounds great! Get a fretless bass guitar with fretted lines because fretless bass player hates it. ????
The engineer that travels with Neil Young told me that flat wound strings on a bass have the fundamental present and that round wound strings do not. I have two fretless bass instruments and I love flat wound strings.
Bring back Nathan.
Cool video Lee & CeeCee???? Have always stayed away from even trying a fretless bass over the years. You’re making me really want one to add to my kit????.
This could become expensive quite quickly ????
For those scared of fretless basses:
I bought a fretless ten years ago, to get some variety to my P-bass and five-string jazz bass.
Felt initially that it was a huge mistake, since I was out of tune all the time. Terrible! But after 17 days (I counted!) I could play effortlessly on it. I started to bring it to rehearsals with my band. My band mates did not complain, which I had almost expected…
So try it, you’ll like it!
(I’m 65 and have played for almost 50 years but I’m an amateur).
Everyone should check out some of Remco's videos here on Youtube for crazy examples of what can be done on a fretless.
One of the best songs on fretless bass is Tiger Tiger by Duran Duran. Tony Franklin is also a monster on the fretless
Fretless basses can be so nuanced that even some pros prefer fretted. Bass lines in general are unforgiving.
I miss Nathan. Where is Nathan?
For me, hearing Steve Di Giorgio play Death basslines with a Fretless was what made me realize that they can be extremely versatile.
10:48 up and down is for guitarists not bassists ????
Fretless Basses are AWESOME! But they Suck at the same time…
Her bass is massive !
You speak a lot and play nothing
The most important reason to get a fretless: The feeling when you’re playing it. Nothing like it.
I am presently having my Fender American Deluxe 5 String Jazz turned into a fretless. I am excited to say the least. My question is, should I get a protective coating over the pao ferro fretboard?
These two people are the lesser choice on this planet to explain fret free basses
Please stop implying or suggesting primarily to beginner, novice, amateur, and hobbyist bassists that part of the reason for using a fretless bass is so that you can slide! No wonder they feel invited or obligated to do so when they take it up. Instead, why not explain that a fretless lets you to perfect your tuning by allowing you to infinitely adjust and compensate the pitch in accommodation of requirement, by enabling you to, amongst other tonal necessities, lower the third of the chord (which always needs to be lowered, sometimes drastically).
Please stop implying or suggesting to beginner, novice, amateur, and hobbyist bassists that part of the reason for using a fretless bass is so that you can slide! No wonder they feel invited or obligated to do so when they take it up. Instead, why not explain that a fretless allows you to perfect your tuning by allowing you to infinately adjust and compensate the pitch, enabling you to lower the third of the chord (which always needs to be lowered, sometimes drastically)
just want to say i am learning so much from all you guys at Andertons, amazing work, wonder if these two know they need ritalin? love you guys that jam at the end <3
Always love the energy between you guys…. Have you ever considered doing a session based upon music from OpenAi?
It would have been good to have an actual plan for the video.
Why don’t you drop your ego a bit and let the artist exspresa the severs. Lemay
What happened to Nathan?
Sounds like mud.
I can plan the violin pretty well, and honestly the fretless seems more familiar. 4 strings, smooth fingerboard, initial suffering. Just like the viols!
What bass is the guy playing? Can’t find it anywhere
as a former fretless only player….I love the jam…I played country and metal on a fretless p bass because it was all I had.
Nope. Still sounds like cows having a fit.
Why behave like little children all the time for God's sake???? Very annoying!!!!!
Love it – would be nice to see a super close up of the string
How come no bass videos in three months? New basses have been released by fender
All good points and they did say expressive however, they didn't provide more details regarding how. It's good to note that the fretless bass when played correctly, is expressive in the same way as the Human Voice. Think of a good Opera or Jazz singer, the notes they sing aren't fretted. The voice of a fretless bass truly sings, almost like a human. ????????
Jaco is reason enough. http://www.Youtube.com/neilslade