Well I just talked with a guy earlier about fretting mine. I decided not to on my first attempt. He mentioned that slides work alot better on fretless necks and that is what I want to go for on this guitar. Nick I dont know if your interested but I made my pickup for less than 5 bucks ... he he . Let me know and I'll drop you the info if interested in checking out this rout for your sound. Glad to see im not the only one out ther with the cigar box bug...... :)