icastle Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1396387314' post='2413110'] A lot of things have changed since the stricter forum rules for everyone so to single out lefties as 'abusers' is bizarre. [/quote] I did not 'single out lefties as abusers', those are your words, not mine. The thread had been abused and it was removed in the same way that any other thread on here would be. [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1396387314' post='2413110'] I was one of a few asking for a new lefty thread at the time and why not? [/quote] And as I have already said, we were already working on it. [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1396387314' post='2413110'] I wonder if a dedicated thread would still be up for discussion if Sir Paul McCartney were to become a member? Haha. [/quote] Yes it would. We do not have the resources to just create forums on demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1396388313' post='2413128'] In what way was the thread being abused? ? [/quote] From recollection, it was full of sales ads - something that we don't tolerate in other threads. As I said earlier, I did try and move the non sales threads into a 'clean' thread, but it was taking ages and made the whole thing nonsensical. [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1396388313' post='2413128'] And wouldn't a standalone section containing separate threads be easier to manage and protect from abuse, whatever that may be? Why not try creating this new subforum, seeing that the lefty minority is requesting one. [/quote] That's not my call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 If non-paid-for ads aren't tolerated elsewhere on the forum, any ads appearing in the new section would be deleted in the same way as anywhere else. I'd love whoever call it is to create a new subforum to listen to the membership's wishes in this case. It shouldn't require any change in the software, the same way as creating the subforums in the Gigs and Recording forums didn't need an interface tweak, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Anyone have a list of the main manufacturers that make left handed basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) There's a whole GuitarChat section on this bass forum site. A lefty section would be just as busy given time. Im not going to mention this subject again though as people are trying to talk about other things and its getting all mixed up as there's no other place to post lefty stuff....... Edited April 3, 2014 by sblueplanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Guys, this thread is now part of the new Lefties subsection under Bass Guitars. Let's all get outta here and start creating newer, tidier threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1396601222' post='2415488'] Guys, this thread is now part of the new Lefties subsection under Bass Guitars. Let's all get outta here and start creating newer, tidier threads [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migle20 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hey guys, I'm having a major issue trying to replace my lefty p bass pickguard d'oh Anyone have any leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 [quote name='migle20' timestamp='1396778327' post='2417139'] Hey guys, I'm having a major issue trying to replace my lefty p bass pickguard d'oh Anyone have any leads? [/quote] Quickest solution would be to contact member The Bass Doc on here. He can use your existing pickguard as a template to make a new one in a colour, ply type of your choosing at a very reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Anyone noticed Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford playing this modified jazz bass? It's strung B E A D and he's stuck on a lefty neck so the B and E strings have further to travel, giving the lower strings more tension and better resonance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dyer Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 *Reconsiders sale of Jazz and starts looking at right-handed neck prices…* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 [quote name='Mark Dyer' timestamp='1397062830' post='2420307'] *Reconsiders sale of Jazz and starts looking at right-handed neck prices…* [/quote] Yeah, ditto :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarp555 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I have my doubts that any small distance after the nut makes any meaningful contribution. I can't tell from the photo if he's using a string tree, which would almost negate any supposed benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dyer Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 [quote name='mcarp555' timestamp='1397123667' post='2420826'] I have my doubts that any small distance after the nut makes any meaningful contribution. I can't tell from the photo if he's using a string tree, which would almost negate any supposed benefit. [/quote] Stop spoiling our fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarp555 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Darn me and the cold, hard use of reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I guess I'd better keep shtum as well then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Heads up! There's an accomplished upright bassist from France looking to borrow a leftie double bass for an upcoming jazz gig in London this September. If anyone can help him out he has posted in the EUB & Double Bass section. His name is Chris Jennings. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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