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That’s exactly it. I could brush my teeth with my right hand but the touch and feel is not the same. The finesse is not there. To me playing guitar for so long it’s not about the chord shapes but the way they are strummed. The feel and dynamics. That’s all in the strumming hand.

So I just ordered a Squier Bronco bass. Going to pick up playing bass again after 15 years. I sold all my old equipment. I always used flats. I’ve narrowed my choice down to two sets. La Bella 760FL and GHS short scale precision flats. Does anyone have experience with either of these sets on a...

I am a lefty in everything I do except playing guitar/bass. My first teacher didn’t know I was left handed and taught me to play right handed. I didn’t know any better at the time. So I’ve been playing guitar right handed since I was 10. I am now 51. I played bass in a band for about 15 years. I...

Can anyone recommend an online source of bass instruction? Something that is methodical and doesn’t just jump around from topic to topic. I’ve looked at ArtistWorks and Scott’s Bass Lessons. I’m a little confused about the latter since it doesn’t seem to have a lengthy lesson plan for beginners...

Thank you al for your comments and suggestions. I will keep in mind the conversion process for the Palatino. Also I will look in Chinese DBs and stick basses. Does anyone have a recommendation for a stick bass on the cheap but not a piece of s.

Left handed bassist looking to get into upright. Does anyone how to convert a Palatino VE-500 electric double bass to left handed? Any other suggestions besides this model? trying to keep expense down. Thanks