lefty questions(i've done my homework)

egan3426 · #1 03-30-2006, 11:52 PM

i know that it's really hard to get a left-handed upright believe me i've tried. i know you can't just switch the strings around, and i know getting one made is obsenely expensive.
i've been playing electric for years and i absolutely must learn to play upright, i will feel like i'm missing out if i dont. my question is, can i get a right-handedy modified(like moving the soundpost and bassboard, given little or no bevel is present) or am i doomed to purchase a 10,000 dollar instrument?
don't flame me, i checked the faq section and did a search. this specific question was not answered. i'm asking this at talkbass because i heard that the most knowledgeable bassists are hear.

Marcus Johnson · #2 03-31-2006, 04:48 AM

If you've checked out this website, you know about Bob Gollihur. He sells carved Bulgarian basses at a very reasonable price, and apparently can provide a southpaw version for an extra $200. I've played this bass, and I think it's a great deal for the bucks. Really heavy, buy yourself a truss.

The additional upside is that you get to deal with Bob, who is one of the truly great guys in the business.

ctcruiser · #3 03-31-2006, 04:52 AM

Welcome fellow lefty. You do have options for a left handed bass. There are several makers that offer a lefty version (at a small premium) such as Engelhardt, Christopher, Upton, & Gollihur. The prices for these can range from $1,200 to just over $2,000.

You didn't mention a price point, but I would think it would be cheaper to buy a lefty model versus paying someone to pop a top off a right handed bass and switch the bassboard and soundpost.

If you do a search on left hand, you will find a few posts on the subject.

Good luck and welcome to the club.

lefty · #4 03-31-2006, 08:21 AM

how are the bulgarians compared to a new standard????

Marcus Johnson · #5 03-31-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lefty

how are the bulgarians compared to a new standard????

The New Standard is in a completely different league.

egan3426 · #6 04-02-2006, 05:02 PM

awesome. i think this means i might actually be able to get my own upright. thak you for the help.