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Fretless Bass Essentials: Pitch Intonation, Vibrato & Mwah Sound

The Challenge of Fretless Intonation

Without metal frets, your fingers MUST press directly on the marker lines to play in tune! Use microtonal ear adjustments constantly to lock pitch.

How to Get the Signature 'Mwah' Sound

Pluck flat-wound strings near the fingerboard joint with light right-hand touch to let the string vibrate softly against the hardwood fretboard.

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