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[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='602539' date='Sep 18 2009, 08:58 PM']Traditionally, there's no such thing as a left handed instrument. They're a pretty recent development, coming from the popularisation of the guitar.

If you look at the classical world everyone plays the same way, regardless of whether they're right or left handed. Particularly in the string section - Imagine eighty string players hitting each other with bows in opposite hands![/quote]
I remember a guy in Halle orchestra playing a left handed violin. It's uncommon but ot unheard of. Early wind instruments could be played either way without alteration, most string instruments were basically symmetrical and could always be reversed without too much trouble, like the violin bass. It's probably the 'sinister' connotations that prevented wider usage.

[quote]It does nark me that the manufacturers nearly always charge more for the honour of being left handed, though![/quote]
It is annoying. It is a small market though, machines need re-setting, different moulds etc. If players were willing to use symmetrical designs, the price wouldn't be an issue.

[quote name='mcgraham' post='326747' date='Nov 11 2008, 01:51 PM']I have exceptionally sensitive hearing and I plan on keeping it that way.[/quote]
+1

I've had punters at most gigs coming up, thankful for the low volume. There may be a few people listening who enjoy the sensation of bleeding eardrums but i don't think it's the norm.

Bona is a most inspiring musician and person. Obviously a great player too. Very much hope he comes back and does more playing.

[quote name='Sibob' post='121455' date='Jan 16 2008, 02:41 PM']i just want to clarify something

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We're not all having sex with our basses are we???[/quote]

Not my thing really, with all those knobs.

I voted Gibson who I believe own Toby Pro. Recently de-fretted. I also play Hohner B2AV. Currently looking at (/dreaming of) double basses.

Well, I'm hooked, sadly still financially challenged.

Good grief! You guys have a serious habit, this is well beyond any reasonable need. What is it about bass that inspires such gassing?
Before I took up bass it wouldn't occur to me to want a second, 'spare' instrument.
Btw, I had no idea Wal made so many basses. Do you think you own all of them between you?

I'd sack your therapist!

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Ged Green did a great job de-fretting and setting up my Toby, so I'm feeling generous. I basically need this out of my house, wife is concerned about my GAS buildup. Case is as new, 4 decent catches, must be worth a few quid to someone by itself.


Anyway, I bought this off ebay to find out if I could manage fretless, ended up using it almost all the time, including gigs. My newly de-fretted Toby pro is making this surplus to requirements. It lives in a luxurious ABS case that can fit a j or p shape. The pictures reveal all, it's pretty much in 'as new' condition. Pickups are marked AXL EMG, whatever that means. The fret slots have never been filled.

This is not pretending to be a great bass but it works. I'm hoping it will give someone else a chance to try their hand at fretless.
I would prefer a local buyer and would be willing to take it to Manchester area.

Oooh! Very tempting. I'm just off on holidays, might not have any money when I get back. Whereabouts in Manchester?

Martin