Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5 Left-Handed 5-String Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass

Maple top, back & sides. Quilted maple laminate top. Fishman Classic electronics.

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"The envy of your friends."

Quality:
Finish is perfect, inlay is outstanding, quality seems exceptional. I wasn't planning on this being my primary instrument but I think for awhile this is all I will play.

Value:
This is by far the nicest made acoustic bass I have had the pleasure of playing - I was very surprised with the sound, the quality and the feel of the bass.

Desirability:
Let's just say that this bass causes bass envy. I played this weekend and was amazed at how many people (especially other musicians) that wanted to check it out and comment on how sweet it looks. I have to do some recording in a few weeks and this will be the bass I take.

Sound:
Full deep, rich sound. I got this bass 3 days ago have giged with it twice and both times people commented on the sound and how it was so much richer than my other basses. The only negative is that if it isn't plugged in it is drowned out by other acoustic instruments.

Overall:
Again I have nothing but good things to say about the quality, sound and looks of this bass. The only drawback is the playability of it. It was a little tough to play at first. I really have problems playing this bass while standing. It's thick and longer than a traditional guitar, originally I assumed I would be taking my "guitar" stance and holding this higher than I do my other electric basses. But because of the width of the bass - that has been tough. If I wear it low it hangs forward (maybe that is because I could lose a couple a 20 lbs). I actually found the most comfortable way to play is to extend my strap out to max length, and sit and hold the bass with the body between my legs and the neck pointed up over my shoulder at about 10 or 11 o clock, almost like a cello. I am still messing with it though and I am sure I will eventually find a good stand up position.

Submitted: 12/12/2004

Style of Music: Worship, Rock, Tribal

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Description
A fretless acoustic bass has always been hard to find -- especially in a left-handed model! The new Dragonfly Fretless Left-handed bass makes the search worthwhile. This limited edition bass features the new Dragonfly limited edition inlay. The Dragonfly Fretless also features Michael Kelly's exclusive Top Dot fretless bass marking system. This unlined fretless has side dots located where they would be
on a standard fretted bass and additional small dots on the top clearly marking the fret position. The body is made of all maple with a great looking quilt maple exterior. The bass has been equipped with a Fishman active pre-amp and Fishman under-saddle pickup. This includes a side mounted 3-band EQ and volume control. This is the fretless bass that you have been looking for.

Features
Quilt Maple Back and Sides (laminated, all maple)

Fishman Classic 4 Active Pre-Amp

Unlined Fretless Bass, With Top Dot Markers

Limited Edition Firefly Vine Inlay

Real Abalone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay

Large Bass Body For Great Acoustic Sound

Cutaway Body Shape

Double Adjustable Truss Rod In The Neck

Limited Edition -- Only 20 Made Per Month In Each Color

Gloss Lacquer Finish

Fishman Under-Saddle Pickup

Triple Binding On The Body

Bound Fingerboard

Real Abalone Sound Hole Inlay

Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge

Pro-Quality Die Cast Tuners

34 in. Scale Length

2 Year Warranty on materials and craftsmanship
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