8 string partial fretless on the bottom 2 strings?
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espman
Is beardless....
Anything is possible, but for this, you'd probably have to make a shelf for the 2 strings to rest on, to make them level with the frets. Vik did a build that had the same concept (can't remember if it was 1 or 2 strings that were fretless), I'll see if I can find some pic's to show what I'm yabbering on about 
edit: Well that was easy
edit: Well that was easy
Could be interesting. I've thought a lot about doing something semilar with my 7-string bass, which is a different beast, though.
I agree with espman about shimming the board to align the fretted/fretless transition.
Do make sure to carefully review your playing needs before doing the mod.
Like, will you miss those extra fretted strings when shredding higher up, to avoid having to go diagonal across the board like on a traditional 6-er
Do not that going from fretted to fretless on one and same board isn't straightforward. When fretting, fingers are placed behind frets, as opposed to placing them (virtually) directly on the intonation point whne playing fretless.
I agree with espman about shimming the board to align the fretted/fretless transition.
Do make sure to carefully review your playing needs before doing the mod.
Like, will you miss those extra fretted strings when shredding higher up, to avoid having to go diagonal across the board like on a traditional 6-er
Do not that going from fretted to fretless on one and same board isn't straightforward. When fretting, fingers are placed behind frets, as opposed to placing them (virtually) directly on the intonation point whne playing fretless.
JStraitiff
Melodic Mamma Jamma
Its definitely possible. But may i ask in what application this would be useful to you? Im curious because this is a really cool idea and im always looking for unique guitars so id like to know what one might do with this.
Necris
Bonitis.
This was actually a limited edition production model released by Ibanez.
Link please?This was actually a limited edition production model released by Ibanez.
jsl2h90
Well-Known Member
can i ask, what would be the advantages of doing it this way? ie why not just go completely fretless?
Link please?
Ibanez.com | Basses | SR2010ASC
Sells for under $1k too.
http://www.gearhounds.com/ibanez-sr2010asc-ashula-bubinga-bass-guitar.aspx
