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Campbell
American FuZix signature double neck, Precix 1/4 tone modded
guitar
and Precix single neck 6string. FuZix single neck models to be released
soon
First Act Fuzilla double neck and strat style 36 tone per octave mcirotonal
guitar
Johan
Gustavsson 'Fuzeblaster' Custom Made Double Neck
Fretted and fretless short scale 12 string
(click on signature model)
Signal Path:
Ernie
Ball volume pedal
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 (Robert Keeley Modded)
HBE Power Screamer distortion
Seymour
Duncan boost
(for clean leads)
Boss DD5 delay
Vox
Tone Lab SE multi efx unit
into:
Carvin VL100 100W Steve Vai Legacy All Tube Head
Rivera 2x12 cab with celestions
I'm also using VHT amps when possible
EZ
fretless guitar how-to and things to watch out for:
Find a cheap Les Paul or double cutaway copy (like Guild, used Ibanez Artist
series, etc...) with humbuckers. You'll need more beef since you don't have
frets. I can't recommend strats with single coils for that reason - the exception
of course is the Vigier Surfretter, but he uses humbuckers and has an aluminum
fretboard. Also, check out Fernandes guitars with their glass fretboard
options.
Unfretted.com
is also a great resource. Also, WOLF
GINANDES at M.I.S.C in Boston, MA can do fretted to fretless mods.
Have a repair person take the frets out. DO NOT USE WOOD PUTTY!! Fill in the
frets with a different color wood than the fretboard so you can see the lines.
Trust me - You'll want them when you don't have frets. Sand down and re-cut
the nut - your strings will be lower now since there are no frets. Optional
epoxy job may be considered. Some players like it some players don't –
if you don't have a finish on the neck though, you'll have to eventually sand
it down again. I have a bunch of Berklee College of Music students who got
their used guitars for cheap and the fretless job done for about $400.- or
less!
Intonation: Rule of thumb is your "fretting" hand should 1/3 ahead
of the fretline and 2/3 behind. If you fret right on the line you'll be sharp.
I've noticed that on my low E is have to play a little flatter and in general
major 3rds need to be played a little flatter. You can actually play more
in tune!! Our tempered 3rd is pretty sharp - 400 cents compared to the just
intoned 386 cents (I think)
I hope this helps!
peace Fuze