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  1. C

    Epoxy Resin Fingerboard Cleanup

    I acquired a Fretless Bass with a "Hard-as-nails" Fingerboard finish from Kiesel in December and was wondering what the process was for cleaning/buffing out the scratches and polishing the board. I have looked everywhere between Google to YouTube and can't seem to find a direct answer so I was...
  2. F

    Thin fingerboard? Is it gooched? FUBAR?

    Hi, everybody. I recently purchased my first fender bass guitar! It's a MIM Precision. Just what I wanted. You can imagine my happiness. Then I noticed that the fingerboard had a varying thickness. It's thicker on the extremities (or rather regular thickness) and gets thinner towards the...
  3. PXL_20230519_162703383

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    • Eric_Allard
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    • fingerboard mustang
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    • Album: Mustang build
  4. Katoosie

    Okay, TB! - show me all of the best flame maple stuff!

    Hi! A TB challenge - I wanna see your best examples of flame maple necks, fingerboards, head plates, anything including really a tiger-like, stripe flame maple wood excluding the tops/bodies :) Either something you've owned or not, doesn't really matter. The crazier, the better! I'm looking...
    • Katoosie
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    • fingerboard flame flame maple fretboard neck striped
    • Replies: 112
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  5. P

    Mylar (Polyester) Sheet as Fretless Fingerboard Protection (Feedback)

    Hi all, Lurker first post, but I found some advice from the site and wanted to give some back. I recently purchased a cheap fretless and despite my light playing and intention to properly bend, I wanted to protect the fingerboard from roundwounds while getting my mwah. I also wanted to avoid...
  6. J

    Double Bass Looking for some specific bebop heads/jazz tunes

    Looking for some tunes that play well (better than on half position) on the middle section of the bass (above the D on G string, across all four strings), to shed. I have three bebop heads that have this characteristic (at least the "A" section): - Confirmation - Dexterity -Sandu Do you...
  7. shashank das

    Double Bass Learning the bass fingerboard (middle & thumb position and intonation)

    Hey guys, i was wondering if there are any comprehensive studies to really efficiently learn the fingerboard, i have been practicing my scales and arpeggios buti think i need some new ways to look at the fingerboard, i also struggle with intonation in general and the middle and upper register.
  8. F

    Tru Oil on a fretless neck

    Hi everyone, was hoping someone could have some insight on this. I'm receiving a fretless neck in the coming months from a Warmoth build. The fingerboard is black ebony. I know ebony is a pretty hard wood and is already more resistant to string wear than other woods, but I plan on using...
  9. hooky_marr

    Question for Warwick Rockbass Corvette short-scale owners

    Looking at pics online, just want to verify: Are the last two frets on a fingerboard extension? Debating getting one for a mod project to add a 3rd pickup right at the end of the fingerboard (like the long-discontinued 80s PRS bass) so if the last 2 frets can be safely removed, that would help.
    • hooky_marr
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    • corvette fingerboard rockbass short scale warwick
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. king rew

    Fretless setup / level in Boston area

    Hi All- I have an Ibanez GWB1 that I really like, but it has a buzz at the G string when playing the 6 and 7 positions. I think that the board is a little high further up the neck. My current setup is 4/64" G string measured at the 12 position with capo at first position (trying to go by...
  11. One beautiful mwaahtastic fretless - Warmoth / Fender / epoxy-coated fingerboard / lipstick pickups!
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    For sale One beautiful mwaahtastic fretless - Warmoth / Fender / epoxy-coated fingerboard / lipstick pickups!

    About a year ago, I sourced some parts for a beautiful fretless bass and had my luthier assemble it. Here are the specs, starting with the Warmoth neck: Style: P Bass® Construction: Super Bass Construction Scale: 34" Orientation: Right Handed Neck Wood: Goncalo Alves Fingerboard...
    $995.00
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    • Strings: 4
  12. TimBosby

    No longer available One beautiful mwaahtastic fretless - Warmoth / Fender / epoxy-coated fingerboard / lipstick pickups!

    About a year ago, I sourced some parts for a beautiful fretless bass and had my luthier assemble it. Here are the specs, starting with the Warmoth neck: Style: P Bass® Construction: Super Bass Construction Scale: 34" Orientation: Right Handed Neck Wood: Goncalo Alves Fingerboard...
  13. Panama Slim

    Double Bass Please take a look at this...

    Greetings everyone, I am very new to the bass. I started during the pandemic since I had so much time on my hands. So, I found this forum looking up why my E string rattles so much. I took the advice from a few threads and looked around the bass for something amiss while I played. I am now...
  14. TempImageJRUGrj

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    Fender Fretless Fingerboard
    • FunkHead
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    • 1970's fender fingerboard fretless
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    • Album: AVRI 57/78 Fretless
  15. G

    Fretless conversion neck question

    I have an old Peavey Fury (my first instrument so it has a special place in my heart). It is currently a project bass that I want to make fretless. I've already successfully removed the frets with some minor chips -- nothing I wouldn't be able to repair -- But it got me thinking about something...
  16. SC Bassboy

    Any suggestions for my next fretless?

    Greetings fellow TB'ers. Over the last few years I've gotten pretty serious about fretless and have been looking for another one for a while. The issue is that I can't seem to find what I'm looking for (insert U2 joke here). It occurred to me that I should just let you guys know what options I'm...
  17. morrie louden

    Double Bass Fingerboard work in the NY area.

    Looking for the best fingerboard work in the NY area. Any recommendations?? Looking for a luthier that does high-end work...
  18. BluesBassFreak

    Anyone else not fond of 14"-16" radius fingerboards?

    I am a self-confessed gear whore and have been looking at or bought some new basses recently. It seems that a lot of the newer basses out there in the $1500-$3000 (maybe others) price range are going to the flatter fingerboards. I recently received a new Bluesman Vintage build and John...
  19. R

    Fingerboard splitting - what's causing this?

    Hi all, The jatoba fingerboard on my Ibanez SR675 has started to split (see picture). It used to be a faint hairline crack at the edge of the fingerboard but now it's gone across 3 frets (which seems to be the same length and depth as the truss rod access cavity). I was hoping someone could...
  20. arbous65

    Double Bass String Height Issue

    Hi there, Luthier changed my problematic bridge and the new one is adjustable for height. I like to set string height in the low side, ideally 6 to 10. I brought down G to 6 or 6.5 mm where any point below that the buzz starts to show. The E side is brought down to about 10.5. A is sitting at...
  21. jschulman

    Olive as a fretboard wood?

    I'm looking for a lightweight 5-string, and I've almost settled on a custom Frog from Maruszczyk. One of the options for the fretboard is olive. The grain is absolutely beautiful, but I can't find too much information about this wood as far as stability, sound, feel, care, etc. Anyone have...
    • jschulman
    • Thread
    • 5 string custom fingerboard fretboard luthier olive wood
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  22. K

    Thin vs. thick fingerboards?

    My 30yr old Fender Jazz fretless needs a fretboard leveling, so I brought it to my luthier today. After analyzing it, he concluded that previous owners have already leveled it a number of times and he said that soon, there won‘t be much wood left. In my case, it‘s rosewood. He explained that...
  23. Quinn Roberts

    Double Bass Open G Vibrating Into Fingerboard

    Came upon a curious problem the other day and was wondering if it may just be a wonky string or something in my set-up. When I bow the open G-string staccato and with some force the string starts to vibrate up and down towards the fingerboard inevitably causing it to make contact and produce and...
  24. IMG_1356

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    Fender Tony Franklin Fingerboard
    • FunkHead
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    • fender fingerboard franklin tony
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    • Album: Gerrys' Basses
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    Fender Tony Franklin Fingerboard
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    • fender fingerboard franklin tony
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    • Album: Gerrys' Basses
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    Fender Tony Franklin Fingerboard
    • FunkHead
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    • fender fingerboard franklin tony
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    • Album: Gerrys' Basses
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    Fender Tony Franklin Fingerboard
    • FunkHead
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    • fender fingerboard franklin tony
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    • Album: Gerrys' Basses
  28. light blue bass

    Show me some fretboard wear.

    Show me some hard earned fretboard wear on your fretted or fretless bass.
  29. Ethan Battistel

    Re-radius a fingerboard?

    Okay so I know most of you who have seen my older posts have noticed that I’m a bit obsessed with Queen and John Deacon. I currently have a Squier Affinity Precision Bass, but I’ll be getting a new MIM Player Precision Bass for Christmas. I’m going to mod the player Precision Bass to match...
    • Ethan Battistel
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    • fingerboard fretboard mod modding p bass precision bass radius refin refinish refinishing
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  30. Darren 1

    Finger Technique with Symmetrical Scales

    Hi Everyone, I thought I would share a short video I made for a bass student on improving finger movement. Thanks Darren.
  31. Jr_bass

    Double Bass Slapping a bevel fingerboard

    Hello there, I recently switched from my 3/4reghin(Hora) to a new 4/4strunal double bass. The strunal came new from Thomann, with a bevel fingerboard. My 3/4 reghin(Hora) had a round fingerboard. A luthier did some work on the bridge, the neck, fingerboard and installed a second soundpost. I...
  32. B

    Cleaning and keeping maintenance of my bass

    Hi I have a ibanez bass (SR300EB | SR | ELECTRIC BASSES | PRODUCTS | Ibanez guitars) with fingerboard made out of Jatoba wood. I read that lemon oil will be good to use but it's never mentioned if it's safe to use it on that kind of wood. It's always said that it's good for rosewood and ebony...
  33. M

    Wenge fingerboard problem

    I have an MTD 535-24 with wenge fingerboard for 8 years. At various frets, where the fret meets the fingerboard, there is a whitish substance that developed on the fingerboard over time (see attached pic). I can remove it using a soft metal brush, but it will return in about a week or two's...
  34. Euies

    Using masking tape on the fretboard wood

    I'm thinking of using masking tape to cover the entire square behind each fret (only those already with inlays). Or, in other words, wherever an inlay is, I cover the full area with masking tape. Will this cause any issues with the wood?
  35. Keith Rawlings

    Double Bass Dressing/Oiling a Fingerboard?

    I’m doing a bit of amateur repair this weekend to get my old Kay to make it through a show next month. I’m going to sand down some buzzing areas on my fingerboard in first and fourth positions and move the soundpost around as I’m not getting a decent sound right now with the bass. This will be...
  36. rwkeating

    This saw (0.020" kerf) for cutting fret slots?

    Usually the recommended kerf for cutting fret slots is 0.023". I got a flier from Woodcraft advertising a sale price of $19.99 on this saw (see link.) This web page doesn't reflect that price, but you can read about the saw here: GYOKUCHO - Kataba Saw 255mm No. 105 with Replaceable Blade -...
  37. johnny_bolt

    Double Bass Warped fingerboard in Las Vegas

    This new 3/4 bass did fine for 9 months here, but coming back to it, there's a huge warp that makes the G unplayable. It rubs against the fingerboard. It's warped up about a centimeter on that side. On the other, though, it's actually concave, pointing a little down. Not sure if it's supposed to...
  38. S

    Brice HXB2-404 Headless Nat Burl B Stock - Need Advice about QC

    Hi, I've recently received the bass, I really love this instrument, but it seems it has some issue with the fingerboard. So I'm attaching a few photos, seems like string slightly shifted down relative to the fingerboard and it feels uncomfortable during play. Is it possible to set up or fix this...
    • soadap
    • Thread
    • bass brice fingerboard quality control
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  39. tpaul

    So How Is Everyone Liking The New Laurel Fretboards?

    This is just something I'm curious about. I don't have any instruments with a laurel fretboard - visually I prefer darker rosewood or even ebony. But, since plenty of basses have been sold since the changeover from rosewood to laurel, I wondered how those who have the laurel are liking it, and...
    • tpaul
    • Thread
    • fingerboard fretboard laurel rosewood
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  40. SleepyShark

    Does this fingerboard entice or deter you?

    See poll. Just curious as to the reception here. Going to withhold my opinion. Fender American Elite Jazz as seen on an online retailer. Ebony fingerboard.
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