Recent content by Lefty Bass

Yes.. It is focused on classical.. And yes, it requires a bow... 2 important things to understand.. - The upright bass IS a classical instrument and as such requires a "basis" in understanding the proper (and classical) technique to play it properly and avoid injury.. Second - using a bow...

Listen..... Understand the theory behind the chords you are playing over and listen..

Get the first "Simandl" book... Learn the right way to play.. If you don't, you could end up with serious hand injuries... Study with someone local for the right technique.. Be patient... Buy a bow..

For sale - a factory made left handed carved top laminate back and sides busetto upright bass.. Approximately 10 years old. In excellent shape.. Comes with a Pro-Tec gig bag. Asking $3700. Will entertain other reasonable offers.

By the way... Both Music Man Basses have matching headstocks This is a pic of the Fender Jazz

OK folks... Here it comes... I am a Left Handed Bass Player (I don't play upside down a la Jimmy Haslip) and find it necessary to "thin the herd".. This, after years of collecting and playing most of them regularly.. I will likely post pics at a later date with additional specifics, but wanted...

OK folks... Here it comes... I am a Left Handed Bass Player (I don't play upside down a la Jimmy Haslip) and find it necessary to "thin the herd".. This, after years of collecting and playing most of them regularly.. I will likely post pics at a later date with additional specifics, but wanted...

I'm selling a Christopher 3/4 size factory made left handed upright if you're interested.. It's a hybrid (carved top and laminate back and sides) sounds great... No need for it anymore.. I have a fully carved Wilfer and another Christopher hybrid... And a kid in College :)

Hello, New to TalkBass... Just wanted to offer some insight into the Promethean 1x10 Combo with upright.. Like all of us "Gear Crazy" bass players, I've tried Genz, Acoustic Image, Walter Woods, Blah, Blah Blah.. I was very surprised by the Promethean combo.. Set absolutely flat with...