Fretless Basses

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-Fret 6 RM TST

Fretless Basses

$1,707

Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Neck profile C-shape neck Strings 6-string

6-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Scale length: 864 mm (34"), Bolt-on neck:...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California V FL SA 3TSB

Fretless Basses

$2,429

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 889 mm (35") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Antique White FL

Fretless Basses

$916

Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck

5-String Electric bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted...

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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen TS FL

Fretless Basses

$916

Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

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Marcus Miller F10 Dc 5 Natural FL

Fretless Basses

$2,062

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 889 mm (35") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile C-shape neck

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Top: Rosewood, 5-piece...

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Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen Antique White FL

Fretless Basses

$801

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Fretless model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

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Marcus Miller F10-4 Natural FL

Fretless Basses

$1,948

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Ash body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Solid burl poplar, 5-piece...

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Marcus Miller M6 Headless 5 TS FL

Fretless Basses

$1,088

Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 406 mm (15.98") Neck profile C-shape neck

Headless Multiscale Electric Bass, Left-handed model, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple...

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Marcus Miller V7-5 Sandblasted BK TE FL

Fretless Basses

$882

Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Model exclusively available at Thomann,...

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Marcus Miller V7-4 Sandblasted BK TE FL

Fretless Basses

$744

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck Body Mahogany body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Thomann edition, Body: Mahogany, Top: Swamp ash,...

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Sandberg California II VT 5 BK Rst FL

Fretless Basses

$2,589

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 356 mm (14.02") Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

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Harley Benton JB-75FL SB Vintage Seri Bundle

Fretless Basses

$228

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile D-shape neck

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Sandberg California II TT4 FL G Passiv

Fretless Basses

$2,463

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 356 mm (14.02") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...

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Harley Benton JB-75FL SB Vintage Series

Fretless Basses

$205

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile D-shape neck

Electric Bass, Fretless, Vintage Series, Body: American ash, Neck: Canadian...

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Ibanez SRF706-BBF Portamento

Fretless Basses

$1,374

Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 867 mm (34.13") Strings 6-string Body Mahogany body

Fretless 6-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Mahogany, 5-piece SRF5 neck-thru body:...

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Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen TS FL

Fretless Basses

$801

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II SLm TM5 FL BKB

Fretless Basses

$2,635

Strings 5-string Body Paulownia body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Fretless 5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Superlight model, Paulownia body with...

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Sandberg California II SLm TM4 FL BKB

Fretless Basses

$2,521

Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Fretless Electric Bass, Fretless, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre...

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Sandberg Basic 5 Eby VB FL

Fretless Basses

$2,016

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 356 mm (14.02") Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...

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Sandberg California II TM 5 PF NT FLwL

Fretless Basses

$2,120

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Ash body

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard:...

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Sandberg California II TT 4 PF NT FLwL

Fretless Basses

$1,844

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Ash body

j, Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Ash, Bolted neck: Maple, Fretboard: Pau Ferro,...

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH

Fretless Basses

$1,237

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless with lines, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck:...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric Bass, Left-handed model, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

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Sadowsky MetroExp21Vin JJ5Mo FLwL LH BK

Fretless Basses

$1,260

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric Bass, Left-handed model, Fretless with lines, Body: Okoume,...

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,237

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric Bass, Fretless with lines, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck:...

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Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint. 4 MO FL TB

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Fretless with lines, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 V JJ4 Mo FLwL LH BK

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Left-handed model, Fretless with lines, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,053

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Fretless Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado FL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,145

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body

5-String Electric, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 FL BK

Fretless Basses

$1,065

Nut width 39.2 mm (1.54") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Okoume body

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Ibanez SRD900F-BTL

Fretless Basses

$1,306

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Okoume body

Fretless Electric Bass, Fretless, SR Series, Body: Okoume, Top: Exotic maple, 5-Piece bolt-on neck:...

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Ibanez SDGB1-DMT

Fretless Basses

$1,805

Strings 5-string Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Fretless 5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Steve Di Giorgio (Testament) Signature Model, Body: Okume...

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Fodera Emperor Standard 4 FL LTD

Fretless Basses

$7,439

Body Walnut body

Fretless Electric Bass, Thomann Limited Edition, Body: Walnut, Selected top:...

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Harley Benton HBZ-2005FL NT Deluxe Bundle

Fretless Basses

$423

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard

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Harley Benton HBZ-2005FL NT Deluxe w/Bag

Fretless Basses

$412

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard

4.9 AudioFu Score

Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive Bundle

Fretless Basses

$228

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Alder body

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Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive w/Bag

Fretless Basses

$228

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Alder body

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Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage Bundle

Fretless Basses

$297

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 775 mm (30.51") Neck profile C-shape neck Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

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Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage w/Bag

Fretless Basses

$240

Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 775 mm (30.51") Neck profile C-shape neck Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

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Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 TS FL

Fretless Basses

$572

Strings 4-string

4-String Fretless Electric Bass, Made by Sire, Alder body, One-piece maple neck, C neck...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Marcus Miller U5 NT MN Short FL

Fretless Basses

$525

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 762 mm (30") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Fretless, Alder body, Flamed maple top, Maple neck, Maple fingerboard,...

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Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL

Fretless Basses

$572

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Fretless / fretless, Alder body, One-piece maple neck, Roasted maple...

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Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 6 FL

Fretless Basses

$3,427

Nut width 52 mm (2.05") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 6-string Body Bubinga body

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL

Fretless Basses

$3,438

Nut width 38.5 mm (1.52") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Bubinga body Weight 4.3 kg

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Warwick GPS Corvette 5A Bubinga FL

Fretless Basses

$3,610

*Note: Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.*

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About Fretless Basses

Fretless basses offer a uniquely expressive playing experience, allowing for microtonal nuances and sliding between notes impossible on fretted instruments. Favored by jazz, fusion, and progressive bassists, they demand a high level of technical precision and a sensitive touch. The absence of frets fundamentally alters the instrument's feel and sonic character, requiring a different approach to intonation and phrasing.

Best For

Jazz fusion progressive rock studio recording solo performance experienced bassists

What to Look For

Neck profile and feel wood type and its tonal impact string spacing and width nut material and its effect on sustain overall instrument balance finish quality and its effect on feel

Fretless Basses — Pros & Cons

PROS

Exceptional tonal flexibility and expressive possibilities.
Allows for unique melodic phrasing and microtonal adjustments.
Offers a distinctive, often warmer, and more organic tone.
Encourages a heightened level of technical skill and musicality.

CONS

Requires significantly more precise intonation and practice.
Can be challenging to play initially, demanding a lighter touch.
More susceptible to string noise and unwanted fretless 'buzz'.
May not be suitable for all musical genres or playing styles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fretless Basses

The learning curve is steeper. Intonation becomes entirely reliant on your ear and finger placement, requiring dedicated practice to master.

Wider string spacing generally makes intonation easier, particularly for beginners, but can impact playing speed. It’s a matter of personal preference.

Absolutely. Different woods contribute to varying degrees of warmth, sustain, and overall tonal character, similar to fretted basses, but often more pronounced.

Shop Fretless Basses 2026

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-Fret 6 RM TST

Sandberg California V FL SA 3TSB

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Antique White FL

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen TS FL

Marcus Miller F10 Dc 5 Natural FL

Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen Antique White FL

Marcus Miller F10-4 Natural FL

Marcus Miller M6 Headless 5 TS FL

Marcus Miller V7-5 Sandblasted BK TE FL

Marcus Miller V7-4 Sandblasted BK TE FL

Sandberg California II VT 5 BK Rst FL

Harley Benton JB-75FL SB Vintage Seri Bundle

Sandberg California II TT4 FL G Passiv

Harley Benton JB-75FL SB Vintage Series

Ibanez SRF706-BBF Portamento

Marcus Miller V7 4 New Gen TS FL

Sandberg California II SLm TM5 FL BKB

Sandberg California II SLm TM4 FL BKB

Sandberg Basic 5 Eby VB FL

Sandberg California II TM 5 PF NT FLwL

Sandberg California II TT 4 PF NT FLwL

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21Vin JJ5Mo FLwL LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint. 4 MO FL TB

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW

Sadowsky MetroExp21 V JJ4 Mo FLwL LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado FL BK

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 FL BK

Ibanez SRD900F-BTL

Ibanez SDGB1-DMT

Fodera Emperor Standard 4 FL LTD

Harley Benton HBZ-2005FL NT Deluxe Bundle

Harley Benton HBZ-2005FL NT Deluxe w/Bag

Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive Bundle

Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive w/Bag

Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage Bundle

Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage w/Bag

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 TS FL

Marcus Miller U5 NT MN Short FL

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL

Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 6 FL

Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL

Warwick GPS Corvette 5A Bubinga FL

About Fretless Basses

Fretless Basses — Pros & Cons

PROS

CONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Fretless Basses

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