Here it is the sixth edition of Fretless Guitar News, published monthly. As usual the newsletter will be updated as the month goes on, please send me your news!

The Forum

The Unfretted Forum still suffering long-term from multiple fraudulent attempts at signing in. So I’ve limited the accounts to new members. If you want to join just send a request by email.

Artist’s News

Ned Evett

In his own words….

Hi everybody,
Following this weekend I am taking a hiatus from performing for awhile in order to focus on a new treatment path for my left hand. I have a hereditary condition called Dupuytren that causes a nice big fat chunk of calcium to accumulate on the tendons of my left hand, and requires regular injections. This new treatment is radiation based, and should cure the condition.
Please enjoy this new compilation recording from my early, early days as a guitarist growing up here in Boise, Idaho. Each copy of my album sold will be helping me get the new treatment, and extend my time as a working musician for some time to come, playing for those I love; humanity.
Love,
Ned

Help cure Ned’s Hands: Go Fund Me

Early Ned 1984/85

Ned Evett Fretless Guitar solo, November 2001

Interviews

Off site interview with Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal.

Concerts

Oxley Meier Guitar Project

June 1st, Normandie, France
June 2nd, Paris, France
June 3rd, Paris, France
June 5th, Paris, France

Details of the June 3rd gig at this jazz club:
Aux Petites Joueurs, 59 Rue de Mouzaïa, 75019 Paris. Doors, 7.00pm, concert at 8.30pm.
reservations: +33 1 42 41 23 80

auxpetitsjoueurs.com
Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier – guitars, Etienne Brachet – drums, José Fallot – bass.

More Oxley Meier Guitar Gigs

The Old Town Underdogs / DAMJAX

Sons of Apollo

In addition to May’s dates there is a competition to win 4 tickets to the house of Blues gig in Anaheim, California, USA. It is limited in area so will not work outside the USA. See Here.

June 22nd – Clisson, France – Hellfest
June 23rd – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop
June 24th – Milan, Italy – Teatro Degli Arcimbodi
June 27th – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
June 30th – Barcelona, Spain – Be Prog My Friend

More Sons of Apollo tour dates

Consider The Source

6/09 Disc Jam Music Festival​ – Stephentown, NY
6/23 Paddy’s Beach Club​ – Westerly, RI
6/27 The 8×10​ – Baltimore, MD #
6/28 The Rex Theater​ – Pittsburgh, PA %
6/29 Grateful Get Down​ – Biglerville, PA

More CTS gig details

Reviews

Early Ned 1984-85

While Ned Evett did not unfret his Strat until 1990, this eclectic album shows the seeds of the idea forming and you could almost believe there was a fretless guitar on track 2. Any of the twelve tracks divisible by six contains vocals. You can imagine the fretless guitar was calling to Ned, and when he found it, fretless guitar became his vocation. I’m off to download my copy, why don’t you too? It is for a good cause. (See above)

Early Ned 1984/85

Uuskyla, Øgrim & Berg

Simlas just released Oslo Hærverk by Uuskyla, Øgrim & Berg. It seems a little of a departure from previous albums ULLR and LAIV but at the same time in the same vein. They seem more refined and have progressed considerably on this album. Good Scandinavian avant garde.

Listen / buy here.

Fretless Youtube

Fretless Guitar Pics

Harp Guitar seen at the recent Dallas Show. Martin 000.21 dated 1911

Double Neck Cheese Guitar

Full article with videos HERE

Fretless Guitar concept where colours represent notes, full article here.

Fretless Guitars for sale

This beautiful Vigier Excalibur Surfretter needs a good home…

Contact: facebook.com/adieu.adyu

Red Bryce Fretless Guitar with case, lead, stand and amp: ebay.co.uk/itm/253581855888

And another, this time black: ebay.co.uk/itm/253581856012

Vigier Excalibur Surfreter Supra, Black Matte 2016
Price a bit high even in the USA, shipping to Europe and taxes would make it more expensive than a new one!