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If you get a fretless that has the same scale length as the bass you play all the time then your muscle memory should get you most of the way there. Playing all notes perfectly in tune is just a matter of listening to what you play. At least that was my experience - like you, I thought it would be difficult and so was pleasantly surprised to find it just fell into place.
There is an argument for purchasing no new instrument(s) at all. Instead, expand the tonal options of the Jazz Bass by installing better pickups and/or active EQ circuitry.
If that seems scary, consider adding active EQ to your signal chain in the form of a pedal. Something with a shiftable frequency midrange band should help to enhance the basic J sounds.
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https://thebassgallery.com/collections/all/products/revelation-rpb-65-fretless
I definitely don't NEED a new guitar. Alway nice to get one though and I thought fretless would be an interesting challenge as well as sounding quiet cool.
The EQ pedal is another idea I hadn't thought of. I use a fender modelling amp so can get a good bit of tonal variation off of that. On my jazz I almost exclusively use the neck pup with full tone. Maybe if I get into actual jazz I might gravitate to the bridge.
I hadn't heard of the revelation bass but I took a lovely instrument and unlined. Most of the cheaper ones on thomann etc are lined. Cheap way of trying the whole thing out
I think there is a lot more value and enjoyment to come out of other guitar related accessories, rather than buying a new bass. The two things that made a big difference to me were a drum machine and looper - though an audio interface and some DAW software is another good option.
These things enable you to expand your creativity, jam along with yourself, writes songs, riffs, explore harmony etc
Especially for bass - understanding relationships with drums is crucial IMO
A month ago I got a presonus AI so I can make my own I Iv V etc backing tracks on guitar.
Thanks again for the advice