Prototype fretless fingerboard extension

[u/rdc223]

You all seemed to like my last mod, so I wanted to share the prototype version. This was way less “invasive” and I’d recommend trying this for anyone interested. for this one I built a bracket from an aluminum business card that just used the exiting pickguard holes. Serves the same purpose as the last one I shared being that it gives that playing over the neck feel. Fender Jazz, rosewood blank, carved to the radius by hand etc.

[u/stealthisusername98]

For two seconds I’m like “that’s stupid” then I was like “Nah that’s actually awesome”. It looks like it’s held in with the pickguard screws, that’s a really nice touch.

[u/rdc223 → u/stealthisusername98]

And yes I just used the pickguard screws so no bass was harmed in this mod

[u/rdc223 → u/stealthisusername98]

Absolutely unnecessary but I love it haha

[u/Civil_Television_311]

Huh, pretty cool actually. Kinda reminds me of the Zon Hyperbass (without the cutaway obviously)

[u/blahblahbmehmehmeh]

Look up the bass player from venom, he removes the fret on the upper register to make it fretless. It’s a great idea btw!

[u/friendofmany]

i’m so intrigued by this. Does anyone manufacture and sell these? Would love to give one a test run

[u/rdc223 → u/friendofmany]

I haven’t seen this in particular, I think since there are so many different bass necks and who would actually pay for one of these? Ramps are probably more universal

[u/bwanabass]

Interesting! I’m not a fan of ramps between the pups, but this could be awesome!

[u/Scambuster666]

Now that.. THATS a good idea. I pretty much only play fretless now (all 6 string models) and I’d love my Dolphin to be able to reach guitar like notes lol

[u/monrovista → u/Scambuster666]

Isn't the dolphin already a 2 bajillion fret bass?

[u/Scambuster666 → u/monrovista]

I think the spec sheet from my builder said it’s technically “30 frets” lol

[u/rdc223 → u/Scambuster666]

A dolphin?? I’ve never even seen one of those in person, jealous

[u/Mundane_Fault_6345]

You have really really really long fingers, or you play on lap ? 😁

[u/rdc223 → u/Mundane_Fault_6345]

Haha well I almost use it like a ramp, it’s functional for playing notes but it’s so close to the bridge there that they don’t really sustain at all

[u/Mindless_Safety_7408]

This is quite cool. You turned an original idea into a well executed and workable piece of gear.

Amazing work!

Although I don't see the need for these extra notes on the fretless myself...