I'm planning on converting my old fretted 4 string bass, into a fretless. I've been doing a lot of research and don't know whether I should do a varnish finish or a wood epoxy finish. Which would you recommend? Links would help, thank you.
2006-08-16 14:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by ostinato07 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Varnish would be my choice, It allows the quality of the wood to come through in the sound of the bass. Epoxy is a "plastic" and that sound comes through when you play.
2006-08-16 15:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first of all....when taking frets out of a fretted bass....the frets sometimes will crack the fretboard.while removing them. plus with the curvature of a fretted bass and a fretless bass is different.....u will also have to do alot of adjustments to the bridge and pickups. the freeted bass fretboard is not as curved as a fretless.............a fretless allows all the differnt tones and ranges to sing..where a fretted bass stops most tones but the main note to ring........................good luck..there is a book out there called "guitar repair guide" and " how to make your own electric guitar and bass"...............
2006-08-17 02:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by truemusician 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just an Opinion here...go with the Varnish look, it makes it look a little richer...Happy Playing
2006-08-16 14:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Steelr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋