Thread subject: STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite :: Streamline Fretless

Posted by Uli on 09-11-2011 06:54
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I a have a Streamline fretless 32" 5-string and use half-wounds. As I expected the sound to be "darker" compared to a 34" with round-wounds I asked Rob to move the neck pick-up towards the bridge and to add single-coil switching. This makes me more flexible to get the snappy punch. With the half-wounds I do not get so much of the typical "mmoouaa" compared to round-wounds, but instead there is a really big, fat tone - across the whole fingerboard! And no marks on the fingerboard (although to my experience these round-wound marks are only superficial and therefore cosmetic issues)! The most unbelievable thing: The B-string is fat AND extreme tight - with 32". Definitely the best fretless I have ever owned or played.! Go for it Smile