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The big difference: One has frets and the other doesn't!

Other differences:

1) fretted bass is easier to play in tune

2) fretless bass gets a smoother sound, and glissandos are also smoother

3) It doesn't matter what strings you use on fretted, but on fretless "round wound" strings will chew up your fingerboard

4) The type of wood you choose for the fingerboard on your fretless will change the tone, but won't make a difference on your fretted bass

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