fretless bass project

[john]

hello there,

im about to start work on my third guitar, a 4 string fretless bass.

but first i need to ask a few questions,

What, in your own opinion, would be the most suitable pickup type?

i am kinda in love with J-bass single coil pups, but also like the smoothness of humbuckers.

What do you think would be the best for a real mellow fretless tone.

also i have made an african mahogany body blank and plan on making the neck out of maple, does this sound like a decent combo?

finally, fretboard, Am i right in saying that ebony is best for a fretless bass due to the fact that it is really hard and wont get damaged by the string as easily, or is there a harder wood available?

Thanks,

John.

[Brian]

I know there are harder woods but my votes for the Ebony when it comes to the pup's their like ice cream depending on your playing style the tone can change 100% so thats a hard call for me.