Can I take frets off a bass?

Pulling the frets. You can get a fret puller, but that’s kind of over the top for a one-time job. A side cutter (aka diagonal pliers) should be enough to get under the fret. Use one that’s as small as possible. Try to pull out one fret end and then slowly work your way across the fretboard.

Does my bass need a Refret?

Any bass guitar that has its frets worn down can only be leveled/recrowned probably about 3 times. Maybe 5 if you’re lucky. But after that, the entire neck needs to be refretted, and that’s major money.

How long do bass frets last?

18 months before a fret-dress really isn’t unreasonable. depending on how good the factory work was, that guitar may have needed the work done the day it left the factory. Unless the frets are incredibly soft, it should be good for a couple years.

What is the benefit of a fretless bass?

Well, with a fretless bass, you essentially have more freedom to move around the fingerboard. You can smoothly slide in between notes, which is considered as their main advantage over fretted basses and is key to their expressive, distinctive voice.

Do frets wear down?

Every time you press your strings against the frets, the friction between them subtly changes the shape of the frets, causing them to wear out. Fret wear is a normal by-product of playing your instrument.

When should I replace my frets?

Frets are meant to be used. If they have light divots or some uneven wear, they can likely be leveled and dressed, but if they are so worn and gouged out that they don’t do their job anymore, it’s time for replacements.

Is fretless bass harder to play?

Fretless basses are, indeed, harder to play. It takes a while to get used to playing without frets. At beginning, it is hard to press the string on the right spot, as there are no frets to show you where to press, exactly. However, once mastered, fretless bass becomes as easy to play as fretted bass.

Who plays fretless bass?

9 of the best fretless bass performances

• Rick Danko (The Band)
• Dan ‘Freebo’ Friedberg (Bonnie Raitt)
• Rand Forbes (The United States Of America)
• Bernard Odum.
• Jack Bruce.
• Pino Palladino.
• Sting.
• Les Claypool.

How many frets does a bass guitar have?

Most bassists use a one-finger-per-fret position. That means your fingers will cover a span of 4 frets on the fretboard. That doesn’t mean your hand should be straining to make that stretch all the time.

How can I improve my finger placement on the bass guitar?

If you still can’t do it, try using a three-finger technique — use your first, second and fourth fingers. You will end up doing a lot more shifting to make up for using one less finger. If something is a big stretch for you, try practicing it higher on the neck (nearer the bass guitar’s body) where the frets are closer together.

How do you press a fret without making it Buzz?

Move your finger towards the bridge until you get to the fret. You should only see the metal of the fret in front of your finger. Don’t press right on top of the fret. The reason you do this is because this spot is the least likely to make unwanted bass fret buzz or muffled notes, and it requires the least amount of pressing.

How much space should be between the frets on the fretboard?

There should be a pocket of space there. More friction against the neck may slow you down, and you may accidentally mute your highest string. Most bassists use a one-finger-per-fret position. That means your fingers will cover a span of 4 frets on the fretboard. That doesn’t mean your hand should be straining to make that stretch all the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuYPnkDbFFU