bigjimmyc

That’s too bad. I think the chap I got mine from bought it new shipped from factory. I’m guessing but they might be in budget. Or you could twist my arm and I might part with mine! Going back to to your original post and reading all the replies, I would consider trying your head with a modern cab. You might be surprised how efficient they are.

For great value all-valve take a look at Traynor. I’m really pleased with the YBA-200. It goes damn loud but has great depth and growl. I have a similar cab configuration as yours, and also a modern 4x10 (barefaced). For volume the barefaced is the absolute best. Vintage cabs can’t do the same. Come over and try my rig.

Mint Fender US Jazz near me on gumtree (not mine) : https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-bass-guitar-left-handed/1414446001

Traynor https://traynoramps.com/product/yba-200-2/

So after much deliberation I've decided to list all my excess gear. I need the cash and the space, so I'm only hanging onto my gigging rigs. Grab a bargain lefty...

+1 for Traynor.

Traynor YBA-200. Affordable, moveable & sounds awesome.

Totally agree @uk_lefty Ironic that good quality instruments are hard to find and yet we can’t shift them either. Years ago I went to Denmark street to try out a couple of basses I’d always fancied (Rickenbacker, Warwick) and came away unimpressed, but it was fun to try them. I’d certainly like a go on your Aria if only to satisfy my Cliff Burton / John Taylor fantasy. However I can’t justify another 4-string when I’m only playing 5s in my current band. Anyone know where I can find a lefty Jackson Concert 5?

Fortunately I work harder at playing bass than photography

Hi fellow lefties. I can’t help feeling there are very few lh basses to choose from. Our own for sale forum is like a desert. Perhaps we need a swap shop? I for one have more 4s and 5s than I can play. I’ll just post my collection here and if you want to borrow or buy one then comment here or pm me.

I bought one of these and am thrilled with it. I had an Ampeg SVT II years ago and was less than thrilled.

I bought the exact same lefty brand new, just four-string rather than 5, in about 2004. Hard to remember exactly how much I paid, but I’d guess £300. Although it was a nice instrument to own, and my main bass for years, I was never happy with the sound. I bypassed the active circuit, but in hindsight the pickups were probably to blame. I wish I still had that bass. Congrats to you.

Decided I’m going to let this go. It’s very nice but I prefer a meatier neck. This is very slim.

That's really cool. I stayed at UTSC thirty years ago on a hockey tour. Sweet memories! Double cool for me as I was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire (England). PS. If you do get to do the tour, please could you grab me a set of shiny corners?!

I have the OB-1 500 and yes, it’s for rock. Possibly not the most versatile amp, but the clean channel is massive and the blend dirty channel gives you a whole other dimension. My advice is try it with your music, your style, your other gear. You might like it.

Maybe check out the Ashdown Ant? In your budget and significantly smaller than your main rig.

I needed a cable for my new rig so I posted a wanted ad. Would’ve paid market price and postage. But no, Stew pings me a message and says he’s got the exact thing and won’t take a penny! What an ambassador for Basschat! A gentleman and a scholar.