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Its one of the reasons I moved mine on. Absolutely loved the sound and the tonal options but my God my hands hated that neck. It was like a log with strings on

Wow. That is appalling.

Fender have never made what I have: Left handed P Bass Chambered body 32" scale Blocked and bound Jazz width neck A colour other than sunburst Put all those things together, it just doesn't exist left handed. You're lucky you could get 2 of those options on any left handed Fender made anywhere in the world including Japan. I've looked!

I'm bored of bursts though, they just leave me cold. Its either burst, natural or black for most lefties. I swore I'm not buying another burst bass and I'm sticking to it 😂

It's funny how it can go from one extreme to the other - one of the main factors which persuaded me to opt for a Jake was how much wateroftyne enthused about his - and listening to the sound clips obviously. I was a little nervous dropping the kind of money I'd run up on the bass I specc-ed but it's been a joy to play and is beautiful to look at - I got a really nice neck with a good bit of birds eye which I hadn't asked for. If I'd read this thread first, I wouldn't have one thrown at me now which is sad. I'm just lucky I didn't have any issues or it looks like I'd be on my own. Not good from Adrian / Public Peace

Think it's settled then. I had an inkling I was going to end this thread with a new bass 🤣

I could definitely get on board with that mindset!

I've been on the second thread a few times the last couple of days... I think that tells its own story!

Anyone know why these are differently priced? They look like the same bass to me... https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/170208307497008--music-man-sterling-ray4-black-lh-mn https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190610344764008--music-man-sterling-sub-series-ray4-left-handed-black

Well that's how I've been feeling about it to be honest. I know that I want to give one a go and being a big fan of Bernard Edwards I'll definitely enjoy playing it! I love the black/black/maple combo and honestly don't know why I've not tried one before now. Plus if I ever rejoined an indie covers band it would fit the sound and look. Win win!

So here's the state of play... I'm a strictly "at home" player since I left my covers band and the kids came along. My lefty herd was thinned down to the bare bones, but since the start of the year it's grown a bit! 1. Maruszczyk Jake P/JJ 32" 2. Hofner Ignition w/ flats 3. Harley Benton B550 I'd always thought the first 2 would cover me in any scenario. I got the 5er to expand my playing as it's my first but I'd never be in a band where it would get much use. I've never had a Stingray but I really really want one. There are lefty SUB 4s kicking around for not too much Am I just being greedy having a load of instruments sat around only getting minimal play or should I scratch that itch???

I really want one but if a courier knocks on the door with another bass sized package, Mrs Rasher will highly likely batter me with it 🙈 Please let us know how you find it!

Cheers that's really kind of you. I have some family in Hemel so if I'm ever in the area I'll give you a shout 👍

I've yet to try a stingray... I suspect it will be one of the SUB range before long. Tempted by the 5 string 🤔

Yeah maybe it's the familiarity. Whilst learning I had a Squier P Special, so it's the combo of P sound and J neck which feels "right" to me. Unfortunately it's not a combination all that common in the lefty world. I toyed with the idea of buying a P and J and switching the necks until I baulked at the outlay it'd need

Looks great! How do you find the B string on the 30" scale?

It's sad to read this and I feel as though this is becoming a major PR own-goal for Adrian. With the quality of so-called budget basses as they are these days, this kind of poor QC at the Maruszczyk end coupled with the frankly bizarre response from the company is unacceptable. If I was about to put a deposit down right now for a bass I'd be saving for something else. I guess I got lucky with mine.

@WD1 how are you getting on with it now?

You'll have to post a review if you wouldn't mind please!

Cort B5 just sold on the 'bay for £180. Someone got a bargain!

Still loving mine. I'm starting to eye up other 5 strings but I wonder if I'll like them as much?

I don't know what hurts more, my eyes or my ears. I've always harboured an irrational hatred of Barlow & Williams and this does nothing to calm it!!

Has anyone got their hands on one of these yet?

I do love the look of a 70s Fender, they're definitely my favourite era looks-wise. I can't remember the exact model, but I'd love a lefty version of the bass Duff McKagan plays. Dunno if they were ever made, but I'd imagine they were rare as hen's teeth if so

Love this! Nice one @uk_lefty I wonder who'd snapped this up!