JimmyN2 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Hi folks, been playing for a few years now. These days mainly but not exclusively in the Jazz world. As I’ve got older my amps have got smaller and lighter, currently a Markbass cmd121p which is amazing. Playing a very nice Rick with Thomasik flats but thinking about an EUB. Oh and I’m left handed. Edited January 21, 2020 by JimmyN2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Hi @JimmyN2 - from just across the water, in South Wales Yes, I found that my amps had to get lighter and lighter as time has marched on Lighter and more compact... even better. I often double up, with bass guitar and upright - so weight and bulk are ever more important to me Happy search for an EUB. They are mostly quite different beasts to acoustic upright basses And the search for that elusive "Magic" EUB can be frustrating at times, but also fun, and something of an adventure I'm left handed too - BUT, I play right handed instruments. Funnily enough, I thought I was pretty unique on this matter Turns out though, that there are quite a few bassists and guitarists who do the same! I also know several violin players who are left handed - because they have never even seen a left handed violin Welcome to BC matey EDIT: PS - I also meant to say, I really like Bristol, and get there from time to time. Great place! Edited January 21, 2020 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyN2 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thanks for your warm welcome Marc. I play left handed for reasons you’ll see in my profile but I hope to get an Ibanez EUB 804. They don’t do a left handed version so I’ll probably try to play it as it is. One of the benefits of being a lefty is that you can usually visualise a mirror image easily, so muscle memory, or lack of it, won’t be a problem (only speed but I’ll get there with practice). I tried the UB804 in PMT last year and found its sound very pleasing and rather more DB sounding than others I’ve tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Welcome Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Hi fellow Bristol bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Welcome! A few of us in Brizzle with a variety of toys to try out. As per a previous post, another left-hander who plays right handed, although I'd want to give it a go the 'correct' way just for showing off purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hiya Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwithvan Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Another Bristol bassist checking in late. Welcome, Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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