Bass – Fretless Gear

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This list features gear curated for fretless bassists — players who embrace the smooth slides, microtonal nuances, and vocal-like expressiveness of unfretted fingerboards. Whether you're aiming for jazz, fusion, world music, or cinematic textures, these picks will help you unlock the full potential of your fretless tone.

Recommended Fretless Basses


Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass


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Ibanez SRF700 Portamento

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Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5 Fretless Acoustic Bass


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Recommended Bass Amplifiers


Phil Jones Bass Double Four

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TC Electronic BG250-208

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Aguilar DB 751


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Pedals and Tone Shaping Tools


MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter

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Boss EQ-200 Graphic Equalizer

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TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb

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Recording and Practice Gear


Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface

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Yamaha THR10II Wireless

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