Short Scale, Left Hand, Beginner

[Rainbass]

Hi

I think the title gives a good background to this question!

The guitarist in my band takes on bass duties for a couple of songs when I play a Mandola.  He is left handed and has been playing a full scale bass (an entry level Vintage model) for about a year but finds it a bit of a stretch so wants to try short scale.

So does anyone have any advice on what left hand short scale models with a modest price tag might be worth a look?  I'm thinking up to £250 price level

cheers

Dave

[Silvia Bluejay]

Although short scale instruments appear less often, have a look at the second hand, lefty section of the Marketplace Lefties for Sale or have a chat with Affiliate @Chownybass who specialises in short scale. There was one of his basses for sale in the lefty section above, but it's gone.

Edited January 10, 2018 by Silvia Bluejay

[Rumple]

For a cheap and cheerful route Harley Benton P HERE

I don't have any experience with them personally but if you look through the Build Diary section there's a guy who owns several that he's modified.

[LeftyJ]

Many short scale basses sound thumpy and vintage. If you're looking for something more allround and modern, Chowny looks like a great option. There's also a short scale version of the Rockbass Corvette by Warwick. They can be bought in both a short scale (30") and medium scale (32") version. Might also be worth checking out, nice and affordable allround bass.

[Rainbass]

Thanks Rumple, was just having a look at that, and wondered if it would fit the bill!

[Rumple]

5 minutes ago, Rainbass said:

Thanks Rumple, was just having a look at that, and wondered if it would fit the bill!

I found that thread but some of the pics are missing, still it might be worth contacting @blablas for his thoughts

[uk_lefty]

Hofner and the copies of the Hofner bass can be had around that cost and they're short scale. Have a look at your favourite second hand sites if nothing in the forum. 

Or import an Ibanez Talman from the US.

[LeftyJ]

20 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

Or import an Ibanez Talman from the US.

Those are very much long scale.

 

Here's the Rockbass Corvette Short Scale in black at Thomann, and here's the Medium Scale.

Edited January 10, 2018 by LeftyJ

[blablas]

1 hour ago, Rumple said:

I found that thread but some of the pics are missing, still it might be worth contacting @blablas for his thoughts

Pictures are up again!  

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Missed this topic when I did my huge picture updating job a few months ago....  Once again - thanks Photof*cket!

[uk_lefty]

1 hour ago, LeftyJ said:

Those are very much long scale.

Oops. Senior moment

[Silvia Bluejay]

May I remind posters that sale/trade offers are only allowed by PM.

[DorsetBlue]

Oops, sorry. My bad.