Fretless lined 5 string under $500?

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#1
I've been browsing the past couple of weeks, but have been having trouble finding a fretless 5er to fit into my budget. I've never really owned a fretless, but played a 4 string my buddy has about a month ago and I'm certainly in love with the feel and "mwah" sound. His was a Stingray, which is way out of budget for something I'm just considering test driving at this point. Additionally, because I know somebody is going to ask, I'm sure its the fretless sound I'm after and not the Stingray.

Does anybody know of something that exists in my budget? Bonus points for something with a traditional aesthetic, but beggars can't be choosers.
 
#2
Yamaha has the most models to choose from. Have not seen too many 5vers though.
If you can find an Ibanze SR 505 used it will make your budget I've seen a couple in the past year.
You could also try Cort and Sx.
 
#4
Well, the MIM Fender *edit* deluxe Jazz V can be easily found for under $500 used.

For half that cost, you can pick up an SX fretless Ursa V from Rondo. I had one, the only real drawback was a poorly cut nut.
Pups were meh, but usable.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I know of no factory Fender Jazz V fretless, especially below $500.
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I stand corrected, I was thinking of the MIM Jazz V, which I often see used on CL for under $500. Last month someone had a fretless V listed, I messaged him on it, and he did say he had put an aftermarket fretless neck on it, I stopped pursuing it after that.

I'll go see if the listing is still up.

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ux4484 said:
Well, the MIM Fender fretless deluxe Jazz V can be easily found for under $500 used.

For half that cost, you can pick up an SX fretless Ursa V from Rondo. I had one, the only real drawback was a poorly cut nut.
Pups were meh, but usable.
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Can you link me to the Ursa fretless V? I was on the Rondo site earlier but didn't see anything like it, but it is possible I missed something.

I was linked to their site when I googled Fretless 5 String, but the model had the old style headstock and was discontinued...

Edit: found it; Exactly what I'm looking for, thanks!
 
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