shortstuff Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Hello all, I have had my left handed bass for approx 20 years now. I got it for my 16th birthday, its a 70's Yamato copy of a Fender Jazz bass. (I think it may be one of those pesky Lawsuit guitars??) I've always looked really odd playing it, I'm only 4ft 11, so its practically as big as me. Sadly its been in its bag more than plugged in, as due to a badly broken wrist about 5 years after getting it, I couldn't bend my hand enough play it for a long time, so it got loaned to my lefty cousin to use- at least it got some action! I can play again now, and *just about* remember the notes to The Black Crows 'Hard to Handle' and some basic rock n roll, but thats it. I can't remember enough from way back when to play along with my boy, and don't have time to re-learn. I have 2 left handed sons, so kept it in case they wanted to play, my youngest, 9, has taken up lead, though my daughter, who is 18, plays a 'normal' bass... (she's right handed). I'm here because I have searched the internet, and can't find much, if any info about it. I have a friend interested in buying it off me, but without knowing its worth, I'm stuck! So I'm hoping you guys will have the knowledge I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 [quote name='shortstuff' post='1304999' date='Jul 15 2011, 07:01 PM']Hello all, I have had my left handed bass for approx 20 years now. I got it for my 16th birthday, its a 70's Yamato copy of a Fender Jazz bass. (I think it may be one of those pesky Lawsuit guitars??) I've always looked really odd playing it, I'm only 4ft 11, so its practically as big as me. Sadly its been in its bag more than plugged in, as due to a badly broken wrist about 5 years after getting it, I couldn't bend my hand enough play it for a long time, so it got loaned to my lefty cousin to use- at least it got some action! I can play again now, and *just about* remember the notes to The Black Crows 'Hard to Handle' and some basic rock n roll, but thats it. I can't remember enough from way back when to play along with my boy, and don't have time to re-learn. I have 2 left handed sons, so kept it in case they wanted to play, my youngest, 9, has taken up lead, though my daughter, who is 18, plays a 'normal' bass... (she's right handed). I'm here because I have searched the internet, and can't find much, if any info about it. I have a friend interested in buying it off me, but without knowing its worth, I'm stuck! So I'm hoping you guys will have the knowledge I need.[/quote] There's enough geeks on here to help you out im sure! And massive kudos for getting the kids involved. Good luck and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Welcome aboard There's always time to play bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 [quote name='shortstuff' post='1304999' date='Jul 15 2011, 07:01 PM']Hello all, I have had my left handed bass for approx 20 years now. I got it for my 16th birthday, its a 70's Yamato copy of a Fender Jazz bass. (I think it may be one of those pesky Lawsuit guitars??) I've always looked really odd playing it, I'm only 4ft 11, so its practically as big as me. Sadly its been in its bag more than plugged in, as due to a badly broken wrist about 5 years after getting it, I couldn't bend my hand enough play it for a long time, so it got loaned to my lefty cousin to use- at least it got some action! I can play again now, and *just about* remember the notes to The Black Crows 'Hard to Handle' and some basic rock n roll, but thats it. I can't remember enough from way back when to play along with my boy, and don't have time to re-learn. I have 2 left handed sons, so kept it in case they wanted to play, my youngest, 9, has taken up lead, though my daughter, who is 18, plays a 'normal' bass... (she's right handed). I'm here because I have searched the internet, and can't find much, if any info about it. I have a friend interested in buying it off me, but without knowing its worth, I'm stuck! So I'm hoping you guys will have the knowledge I need.[/quote] Here's a similar one, only sold recently for about £100. these jap fender-a-like basses are not overly valuable i'm afraid, but if it plays and sounds nice, thats all that matters really; [url="http://cgi.ebay.de/Yamato-Jazz-Bass-70er-Jahre-Made-Japan-KULT-/180671010556"]http://cgi.ebay.de/Yamato-Jazz-Bass-70er-J...T-/180671010556[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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