Re: Eberhard's intonation...

["Steve Lawson" <steve@steve-lawson.co.uk>]

> Ah...thanks for explainiing a bit more. It's tricky playing
> high notes on fretless bass, but a hell of a lot easier than
> on a fretless guitar! I rarely play on that part of the neck on my
> fretless guitar.
>
> I depend on the dots on the side of the neck. That's enough for me.

Clearly it's enough for you to play in the lower part of the neck, but if
you wanted to access those top notes, lines might be the way to go...

The most amazing fretless musician I've ever seen from an intonation point
of view is Ned Evett - a fretless guitarist from Boise Idaho (who opened 
for
Satch on tour last year) - he plays a fretless guitar, with a glass 
unmarked
fingerboard, and ONE SIDE DOT at the 12 fret - and then plays chords in
tune... remarkable. And a very nice guy, and a v. fine singer/songwriter
too... well worth checking out - www.nedevett.com

as for me, once again I say, lines every time :o)

Steve
www.stevelawson.net