timmo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I was advised to try a short scale bass, as i have finger issues that don`t allow me to stretch my fingers as far as a i would like. Obviously it is hard enough finding a local shop with a standard left hand, without needing specific requirements. Would anyone know of a cheap , half decent one that isn`t one of those violin shaped ones please? They don`t seem to come up very often second hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 How cheap is cheap? Thomann have a couple of Harley Benton B stock shortys, £40-50 and a rather nice Warwick Rockbass Corvette for £408 which looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Indeed, there aren't many short scale left handed basses around, I've got a 1962 Burns Sonic, can't say I've seen many of those for sale recently though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 For the price of those Harley Benton ones, you can't really go wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I saw the Harley Benton ones, but thought they may be very cheap for a reason. I was looking at £200 maximum, and thought this one might fit the bill http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/ibanez-gsrm20l-mikro-left-handed-4-string-short-scale-bass-guitar If the Harley Benton would be ok, I may get that instead, and if i liked short scale, get something a lot better. Given me something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I've got a Harley Benton 6 string Traveller guitar ( tiny scale) and there's nothing wrong with the build quality. That Ibanez looks nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Yeah, Harley Benton are supposed to be surprisingly good for the money but I think I'd go with that Ibanez for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I was just about to start this very thread myself! Im after a short scale leftie - theres four bassists in our band and I want a short scale with ultra thin strings for a more toppy end. Do Fender do a left handed jaguar does anyone know? I cant seem to find one. I notice Timmo that your link doesn't post to the UK, any UK stockists that you lot know of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1411758992' post='2562629'] I notice Timmo that your link doesn't post to the UK, any UK stockists that you lot know of? [/quote] That is the problem, i saw the price in sterling, and just assumed that they were available here. I haven`t found any available in the UK. As far as i am aware, there is no left handed Jaguars made. There seems a very limited choice of left handed short scales . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1411758992' post='2562629'] I was just about to start this very thread myself! Im after a short scale leftie - theres four bassists in our band and I want a short scale with ultra thin strings for a more toppy end. Do Fender do a left handed jaguar does anyone know? I cant seem to find one. I notice Timmo that your link doesn't post to the UK, any UK stockists that you lot know of? [/quote] 4 bassists? Envy.Problem with your plan is that short scales tend to have less treble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfFrink Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Check out Eastwood Guitars. [url="http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/"]http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/[/url] They have a number of LH short-scale basses. I don't know anything about their quality but if you dig the vintage looks, they sure look nice. Edited August 19, 2015 by ProfFrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfFrink Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Wow. Just realized I resurrected this from almost a year ago... Didn't realize how inactive this part of the forum is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yup, there aren`t many lefty specific questions.It does come in handy occasionally though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1411758992' post='2562629'] I was just about to start this very thread myself! Im after a short scale leftie - theres four bassists in our band and I want a short scale with ultra thin strings for a more toppy end. Do Fender do a left handed jaguar does anyone know? I cant seem to find one. I notice Timmo that your link doesn't post to the UK, any UK stockists that you lot know of? [/quote] Hang on, 4 basses ? Is that Evil Blizzard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 What did you get in the end, Timmo? My recent health issues have led me to think I might be better off with a smaller bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaxcrosswords Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Funnily enough I've just put a Danelectro Longhorn on Ebay. It needs some attention (marks where the pots used to be, and there's a lot of fret rattle - just needs a proper setup). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1443472748' post='2875112'] Hang on, 4 basses ? Is that Evil Blizzard? [/quote] Yep, it is - hadn't spotted Filthy Dirty on here before! As for short-scale basses, there's a new kid on the (short-scale) block - lefties will be available to order apparently... [url="http://www.shortscalebass.co.uk/"]http://www.shortscalebass.co.uk/[/url] Not me / no affiliation etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Looks a lot like an Alembic and at the planned production price I hope its a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1443472868' post='2875115'] What did you get in the end, Timmo? My recent health issues have led me to think I might be better off with a smaller bass. [/quote]I never bothered in the end. I really wanted one of those Ibanez Mikro`s, but can`t find one. I have perservered with standard scale, but will get a mikro if i ever find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) If the price is right I fancy getting one of these beauties. Actually I just realised that the short scale version of this bass only comes right-handed. Pity. http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eb_detail.php?&year=2016&cat_id=2&series_id=58&data_id=165&color=CL01 Edited April 2, 2016 by sblueplanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Picked up this today. Small-bodied, short-scale Ibanez Mikro. Here it is next to a Fender Jazz. Have had a quick play on it and the bottom end is good. Don't know what strings it has come with. Maybe someone will know what Ibanez ship their basses out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1443472748' post='2875112'] Hang on, 4 basses ? Is that Evil Blizzard? [/quote] Ha, yup. Sorry, not been on here for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 [quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1444332630' post='2882386'] Yep, it is - hadn't spotted Filthy Dirty on here before! As for short-scale basses, there's a new kid on the (short-scale) block - lefties will be available to order apparently... [url="http://www.shortscalebass.co.uk/"]http://www.shortscalebass.co.uk/[/url] Not me / no affiliation etc. [/quote] Guilty! I'm back on here after ANOTHER bass after, err, getting a little enthusiastic with mine on saturday. To go back to my question does anyone know of any left hooker jaguars or similar? Great bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1459639686' post='3018363'] If the price is right I fancy getting one of these beauties. Actually I just realised that the short scale version of this bass only comes right-handed. Pity. [url="http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eb_detail.php?&year=2016&cat_id=2&series_id=58&data_id=165&color=CL01"]http://www.ibanez.co...=165&color=CL01[/url] [/quote] These look great - anyone know of a UK dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Been unable to locate a UK dealer for the lefty Ibanez Thalman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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