Detail 01
Fretless neck
Pitch is entirely up to your finger placement. Slides between notes are smooth, and vibrato works like an upright.
Product detailSKU #1278002525873
RogueLX200BF Fretless Series III Electric Bass Guitar - Pearl Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fretless 4-string bass at a low entry price. For players who want to try fretless without spending much, and who can play in tune by ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trying fretless before committing to an expensive one
- Fretted players adding sliding, vocal-sounding lines to their playing
- Jazz, reggae and soul where the fretless glide fits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-ever bass — no frets means no reference for pitch
- Players who need reliable intonation under stage pressure
- Anyone wanting fretted punch and defined note attack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rosewood fingerboard
Uncoated rosewood is softer than epoxy-finished boards. Roundwound strings will wear grooves into it over time.
Detail 03
Two humbuckers (HH)
Full, hum-free output. The neck pickup emphasizes the woody midrange that gives fretless its vocal character.
Detail 04
Basswood body
Light and tonally mild, so the mids sit forward. Comfortable for long practice sessions.
Detail 05
Passive electronics
No battery. You shape the tone at the amp, which suits fretless — most players roll off treble anyway.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Flatwound strings cost more but spare the fingerboard from roundwound grooving
- 02Budget for a setup — fretless intonation depends heavily on neck relief
- 03No amp or cable included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is fretless harder to play?
Yes. There are no frets to land on, so every note relies on your ear and finger placement. Expect weeks of practice to play in tune.
02Does it have fret lines on the neck?
Rogue doesn't specify. If position markers matter to you, check with the seller before ordering.
03What strings should I use?
Flatwounds. They slide smoothly, suit the mellow fretless voice, and won't chew grooves into the rosewood board the way roundwounds do.
04Should this be my first bass?
Better to start fretted. Frets teach you where notes live. Come to fretless once your ear and left hand are established.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Color
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Maple
