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Im planning on getting a small, lightweight, short scale P style bass with the emphasis being on cheap with the possibility of upgrading the pup at a later date. Been looking at these two basses. Anyone have experience in using these for rehearsals or even gigs? Im also wondering if both have the reduced small-sized bodies. Looking for something to fit in a guitar gigbag.

That is a work of art never mind a working instrument.

What a transformation!

Very tasty! http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=PX161208304893004

Im guessing the bridge will be black too? Babicz perhaps? Love that pickguard design. Goona look killer.

One thing that might be useful is which wood will be lighter. I prefer a light bass, especially if standing at a rehearsal for a few hours. Sire get great feedback from most users. Much more versatile than a traditional Fender I believe.

Im still looking for a 32" scale lefty Fender or Squier P bass but on my online search I spotted that Fender Japan are doing a range of scaled-down basses called Smart Size. Think they are about 85% of normal bass sizes. Haven't seen a P bass but they offer a cool looking Jazz bass, but only one vendor has got back to me in dodgy english regards my search for a lefty version. Anyone on here played one or know of a reputable seller who can get their paws on the lefty version of either a J or P?

Loving the matching headstock Andy. Superb!

My 1A unlined fretless had a split P pup, three controls and two switches. I bought mine new in the early 80's and thought it beat many more expensive basses around at the time. Great range of tones available. However, most I would fork out for one now in good nick would be under £150.

I would get a lefty Sire. Thomann stock them.

You could make the f-hole opening in the shape of a large swift like on your headstocks that would look cool. I have an Alvarez mini travel bass which i think is 27" scale. It is fitted with black tapewound strings. Bottom E response is questionable but overall it's a very playable little instrument.

Me too

Looks stunning! Love that fingerboard.

Would love a Wal.

Wowser! http://www.leftybass.com/e_start.htm

Do Spector do the shorty in a lefty model?

Excellent. Great to see the plaudits being dished out. Well done, that bass is a beauty.

Great stuff.

Watching this one as I may be a future customer to have a veneer job done. Think that's one of the veneers you emailed me pics of Andy.