Making that double-bass-style sound and playing feel available to the masses, this ultra-reasonably priced fretless bass reads like a homage to Jaco Pastorius' go-to model. The left-handed Vintage LV74MRJP four-string might come at a great price, but brings all of the quality and playability of a far more expensive instrument. Modern Versatility The most obvious feature of the LV74MRJP bass is the authentic look of the distressed finish and, beneath the road-worn look, the poplar wood body has an immediately lightweight feel and adds a crisp accent to the depth and warmth spooned out by the mounted pair of Wilkinson JB pickups. The long-scale maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with a '20-fret' range, each thoughtfully marked out to help out any bassists who are new to the fretless game. Vintage When Vintage started building guitars and basses, they were considered inferior budget-friendly copies of classic models. All of that dramatically changed the moment that Trevor Wilkinson, known for producing high-quality yet affordable hardware, brought his name to the table. It wasn't just the hardware loadout of Vintage models that got a fresh injection of quality, but the kind of wood and construction methods that went into the build. Ever since, Vintage has been setting up both experienced and beginner musicians with instruments that bear high-spec quality but still come at a lower price.