Southpaw Spotted

[Bonin-in-the boneyard]

Factory fretless never seen one before

It plays really nice been after a 4 string fretless for some time 

[uk_lefty]

12 hours ago, Bonin-in-the boneyard said:

Factory fretless never seen one before

It plays really nice been after a 4 string fretless for some time 

Awesome! I've never seen one either and I do a lot of "research"! Also been looking out for a four string fretless. I've got the Harley Benton jaco-alike on order but tempted to go for something more special and ideally unlined.

[Bootsy100]

Factory fretless are existing 

check out this amazing Fender 1978

https://www.facebook.com/groups/372129482894367/permalink/5593298854110711/?sale_post_id=5593298854110711
 

[uk_lefty]

Yeah I spotted that one. I know they did these from the US in the late 70's and early 80's but it was the Japanese one specifically I wasn't aware of. 

[mario_buoninfante]

Brandoni P Bass in  London
Admittedly, I didn't know the brand until I saw this
Seems interesting

https://reverb.com/uk/item/64302611-brandoni-precision-bass

[PaulWarning]

13 minutes ago, mario_buoninfante said:

Brandoni P Bass in  London
Admittedly, I didn't know the brand until I saw this
Seems interesting

https://reverb.com/uk/item/64302611-brandoni-precision-bass

there's a thread on here, sounds like try before you buy

 

[mario_buoninfante]

3 minutes ago, PaulWarning said:

there's a thread on here, sounds like try before you buy

 

 

Well, reading the thread it actually seems a no brainer more than a try before you buy

[PaulWarning]

2 minutes ago, mario_buoninfante said:

 

Well, reading the thread it actually seems a no brainer more than a try before you buy

depends how much they are new, if they use parts that are available (i.e. ones they can get cheap) quality could be variable

[mario_buoninfante]

11 minutes ago, PaulWarning said:

depends how much they are new, if they use parts that are available (i.e. ones they can get cheap) quality could be variable

 

I don't think there are new Brandoni basses anymore, I just saw that the owner died. Quickly checked their website.

Edited December 24, 2022 by mario_buoninfante

[mario_buoninfante]

Unless it's old stock, but still that'd mean the parts they used aren't so recent

[mario_buoninfante]

Spector Ethos at Bass Direct

https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Ethos_4_LH_Interstaller.html

[PaulWarning]

anybody been tempted by one of these?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185714961468?hash=item2b3d796c3c:g:Kt8AAOSwp6Rjq~Ld&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsHYthLMhIAHUT%2BpxGMX%2FXkXGjXciPl0DqevxSBFQoH1ONFziTKKytHswNS8E9nFRiDXP%2FYHzDmknSpIXtbKVKLbiFOi4kxO%2Fq%2FWQSKBnqa8k2fvafq%2FG4%2BPsU%2FR%2BsW28uyrKQRIVkHHJaNK0d2R7nNRczgCLnVsNQnrWK4p7XUzfhdz%2BWTXNiz1SpKgHG%2Bzw742dC78sKYhBczVaf%2Byh%2BUHprHd6axhdxJpez2c9Gwo5|tkp%3ABk9SR_jLjf2vYQ

[mario_buoninfante]

for those who like knobs and switches... and strings. It's in the US, I know, but I couldn't not post this!

https://reverb.com/uk/item/64546293-electrical-guitar-company-custom-12-string-bass-2010-aluminum-lefty

Edited January 5, 2023 by mario_buoninfante

[bullitproof]

On 22/08/2022 at 02:14, rasher80 said:

I saw that, YOB bass for me as well 😄

 

There was a guy who used to sell lefty Ricks, he had quite a few and some rare ones as well. I was nearly tempted by a Burgundyglo 4003 about 15 years back, but I plumped for a 4004L which I really liked but moved it on for a CIJ P a few years later.

 Chances are this is the same bass I have here now!

[rasher80]

8 hours ago, bullitproof said:

 Chances are this is the same bass I have here now!

More than possible!

I purchased it in Music Ground in Manchester in 2007 and moved it on to a chap in Yorkshire around 18 months later.

 

I think it might have appeared on Arni's site since then, but not 100% it is the same instrument.

[bullitproof]

17 hours ago, rasher80 said:

More than possible!

I purchased it in Music Ground in Manchester in 2007 and moved it on to a chap in Yorkshire around 18 months later.

 

I think it might have appeared on Arni's site since then, but not 100% it is the same instrument.

 Yes that's the one from Arni's site, it's currently in Boston USA. It sure been around!

[uk_lefty]

Fretless 80s Wal lefty on bass direct. For £6k. To be fair, it looks fantastic.

[LeftyJ]

6 hours ago, bullitproof said:

 Yes that's the one from Arni's site, it's currently in Boston USA. It sure been around!

 

Somewhere in West Newton? 

[bullitproof]

9 minutes ago, LeftyJ said:

 

Somewhere in West Newton? 

 Spot on! 😁

[Piers_Williamson]

I last played it in the Bass Gallery, where it loitered for quite a while.  It's interesting in that it has a lighter body than a normal Wal 2 and it had some pretty bespoke fretless markers as well

[mario_buoninfante]

https://reverb.com/uk/item/65076795-carvin-icon-ic4-active-90s-red

 

[mario_buoninfante]

https://reverb.com/uk/item/64965499-peavey-milestone-iii-2016-electric-blue-left-handed

 

never played one, but they say these are really good for the price range

[uk_lefty]

Westone Thunder ii 1981 LEFT LEFTIE 4 String Bass Translucent Savanna yellow https://reverb.com/item/65815777-westone-thunder-ii-1981-left-leftie-4-string-bass-translucent-savanna-yellow?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=65815777

 

A bit pricey IMO but would be great to have a go on one of these!

[mario_buoninfante]

Surely this has been posted already, but the price is going down

 

https://reverb.com/uk/item/62655776-bacchus-left-handed-global-series-bass-wl-434-naho-m

 

[bigjimmyc]

On 24/12/2022 at 11:21, mario_buoninfante said:

Brandoni P Bass in  London
Admittedly, I didn't know the brand until I saw this
Seems interesting

https://reverb.com/uk/item/64302611-brandoni-precision-bass

I have a lovely Brandoni P-bass (lh of course) which plays exceptionally well. However the hardware is all schaller.