Introduction to Unique Bass Sounds The fretless bass, which usually doesn’t get much attention in mainstream music, really shows its worth in genres that value nuance and complexity. This instrument is capable of creating distinctive and unending swirling sounds that fretted basses cannot manage to do. When a performer is accomplished on this instrument, they are able to explore a ...
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