Author Topic: De-fretting a SC (Read 233 times)

midmoto · « **on:** November 10, 2005, 08:21:05 PM »

Ok So I have this idea...
I own a fretted Brown bass that I use as my main bass, and I have a SC STD with side led's that I would love to make a fretless.
Any thoughts on this

Am I nuts ?
Thanx

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2005, 08:33:53 PM »

I'm guessing the SC has oval inlays. If so, (I've never done this but) I'm told that when sliding into a note, as your finger moves across the inlay the tone will change. As far as resale value, in addition to the problem of inlays on a fretless, it doesn't help that the side LED's are between the frets rather than on them.

midmoto · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:23:17 PM »

Great points, Better to order a bass the way I want it.

bob · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:22:14 PM »

I'd say it depends on how much you like the SC.

While I agree with Dave that de-fretting it is probably not a good choice, you might consider sending it back to Alembic to have the fingerboard replaced - and, of course, a brand new set of LEDs installed.

Wouldn't be cheap, but a lot less than a whole new bass. I'd say it might depend on whether the bass is otherwise what you want. Just a thought.