My repairman didn't notice until I mentioned it. All the "vintage modified" fretless' i've played are like that - it's VERY slight. Spread the strings & run a pointy pick on an angle up the f-board. Also, hold any note that buzzes. Roll your fingertip to flatten/ sharpen the note while playing & you'll hear the buzz 'clean up' whenever you're a little off the white line. You can hear it upplugged. Rosewood f-board fretless aren't like that. Perhaps Fender changed specs /different years?
I get what you mean, I don't think it's purposely done like that though, maybe it's just when they put the silicon lines in the fret slots it's the way they settle..
The plastic fretboard wont be affected by humidity either....so, that is one plus for it.
RaguelAngelofBalance 11 months ago
I put some nice heavy gauge flatwound strings on mine. Now it reallllly sounds like an upright. Definitely worth the $300.
MrEtheMystery 2 years ago
I can imagine!
paapakobe 2 years ago
Mine aren't slightly raised at all, maybe it's just the one you have
JamesBannerBass 2 years ago
My repairman didn't notice until I mentioned it. All the "vintage modified" fretless' i've played are like that - it's VERY slight. Spread the strings & run a pointy pick on an angle up the f-board. Also, hold any note that buzzes. Roll your fingertip to flatten/ sharpen the note while playing & you'll hear the buzz 'clean up' whenever you're a little off the white line. You can hear it upplugged. Rosewood f-board fretless aren't like that. Perhaps Fender changed specs /different years?
paapakobe 2 years ago
I get what you mean, I don't think it's purposely done like that though, maybe it's just when they put the silicon lines in the fret slots it's the way they settle..
JamesBannerBass 2 years ago
the next Victor Wooten, and she likes the sound of it...:))
Csabika30NY 2 years ago