Members Sharp Teeth Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I've been considering picking one up. I know they're not the most esteemed craftsmen out there, but I was going to consider it to be a bit more of a toy than an instrument with a purpose in mind. And I mean, I already own a Fender Jaguar, so I don't feel like I should drop a buttload of cash on another nice guitar.So, tell me... am I going to be horribly disappointed? Or might it actually be a decent guitar that just needs a couple upgrades here or there? Should I even bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'd be inclined to go SX before Rogue, but there may be a particular model folks on here would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 What Karl said. Get an SX fretless.The bodies are real wood, as opposed to particle board. SX Fender copies are easy to mod, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedsFan75 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Squier Modified Vintage Jaco style should also be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Squier Modified Vintage Jaco style should also be considered. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dane Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Squier or SX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sharp Teeth Posted April 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yeah, I have an old '88 Squier back home. I was thinking about selling it for a little bit extra cash, but modding it out would be a fun project.However, what takes more wear-and-tear--a defretted neck, or a neck which was built to be fretless? I might just want to say screw it and buy a fretless neck, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sharp Teeth Posted April 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 So I looked up the price of a fretless neck. They don't even have "Fender" stamped on the head, and they're at prices between $150 - $250. I may as well just buy a new fretless Squier... Or defret my current one.So what are the disadvantages to having a defretted bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have an SX fretless and like it a lot...and only paid $120 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dionysusolympus Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 That's a beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Nice bass Rowka!When did you pick up the Alembic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris-dax Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 That is not mine, but I couldn't resist finding a fretless Rogue to post I've had my Alembic Distillate since '89, and I've got a custom Exploiter on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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