coasterbass Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Afternoon all, Wow - I can't believe I haven't found this before! Sorry, nothing to sell at the moment, but this is a great thread so nice work guys! Because lefties are soooooo hard to find in shops can I suggest that we club together to start a 'try before you buy' collective? I know we're scattered all across the country but if, for example, someone was thinking about ordering/buying a Thumb 5, then they could come find me and try mine out. That type of thing... Damn this thread is going to be expensive for me... I have a bad feeling. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbass Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Almost forgot... have you guys seen this place? www.southpawguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='coasterbass' post='394612' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:49 PM']Almost forgot... have you guys seen this place? www.southpawguitars.com[/quote] Aye, beware of an old version of their site floating around the net! I arrived at their site thru a google search and it listed 3 different lefty Ric' 4003's at something ridiculous like $1599.. I thought to myself "I'll have them", but turns out they don't actually have them. The seem nice and friendly though, good prices and prompt replies to emails and plenty informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='whynot' post='393985' date='Jan 28 2009, 07:46 PM']Josh, I have some pictures of those marks. As I had the bass offered to me before you bought it. Let me have your email address if you've not taken pictures already.[/quote] ah many thanks, pm'd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 [attachment=19418:GetAttac....aspx.pg.jpg] [attachment=19419:GetAttac...ent.aspx.jpg] Some pictures of dings, many thanks to Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 [quote name='coasterbass' post='394611' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:48 PM']Because lefties are soooooo hard to find in shops can I suggest that we club together to start a 'try before you buy' collective? I know we're scattered all across the country but if, for example, someone was thinking about ordering/buying a Thumb 5, then they could come find me and try mine out. That type of thing...[/quote] Can't believe I missed this part of your post- this sounds like a great idea to me as long as the person trying goes to the owners house and we don't get any abuse of the system the other way round. The only bad point I can think of is that anyone coming to try out my stuff will undoubtedly make me cry with their skill over me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevernever Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I posted this seperately but I thought I'll drop it down in here as well... I'm looking to sell my Tanglewood Canyon II active bass, left-handed that I bought in September 2007. The bass hass been really well looked after and has barely a mark on it, the only mark being a scuff from my belt on the rear of the body. I've loved this bass very much but it just doesn't fit in with what I'm doing at the moment so I can't really justify keeping it. The neck is slimmer than a jazz bass (which is saying something!) which means you can easily reach all of the 24 frets the bass has. There's a single soap bar pickup in the middle, and being an active you obviously have the full range of tonal control- high, mid and trebble as well as a volume control. It also features an amazing through-neck which gives the bass great sustain and clarity. Pictures can be seen over at [url="http://s581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/kasnoo2000/"]http://s581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/kasnoo2000/[/url] If anyone wants any others, just message me. RRP on this is £550, I'm looking for around £300- offers considered! An ace midrange bass for we lefties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 I like that a lot more than I thought I would! List updated- perhaps if people create their own threads in the main forum about said basses and then I link them in the first post like with nevernever's? Just a thought, anyone have any opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevernever Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks for the link through on the first post man, appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='396819' date='Feb 1 2009, 02:06 PM']List updated- perhaps if people create their own threads in the main forum about said basses and then I link them in the first post like with nevernever's? Just a thought, anyone have any opinion?[/quote] I think that's the best idea. Arnis site has been updated over the weekend! There's a lefty Polish Streamer knock-off which looks a great deal to me. Josh, I've found the manual for the $$ and I'm picking up the truss tool tonight, sorry for the delay. Hopefully I'll have some interesting news by the end of the week too, watch this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 ooh I'm intrigued! send the manual etc whenever man, I'm in no particular rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 anyone coming to the harrogate bass bash by the way? there is a chance I can pop along and would love another lefty to be in attendance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='397925' date='Feb 2 2009, 02:50 PM']anyone coming to the harrogate bass bash by the way? there is a chance I can pop along and would love another lefty to be in attendance![/quote] When is it? I hope to be in the area this weekend, would love to fondle your MusicMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 think its a week on sunday if i recall correctly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ooo, Lefty Ric, no reserve! They don't often come up.. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230323041235&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D230323041235%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1"]Item number 230323041235[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildus Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 1975 nice vintage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 helluva spot that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbass Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thats a bargain if it stays this side of £1500 (never been 100% a lover of Rick's myself though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Here's my new beauty, I'm not 100% on the date but the jack plate at least is from 1981! [attachment=19781:100_0499.JPG] I've put together a quick Flickr album, no doubt I'll be adding more in the next few days [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29529104@N08/sets/72157613383558500/"]www.flickr.com photo set[/url] Edited February 5, 2009 by Biggsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Heads up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=40345&view=findpost&p=400806"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=400806[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildus Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='Biggsy' post='400539' date='Feb 4 2009, 11:23 PM']Here's my new beauty, I'm not 100% on the date but the jack plate at least is from 1981! [attachment=19781:100_0499.JPG] I've put together a quick Flickr album, no doubt I'll be adding more in the next few days [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29529104@N08/sets/72157613383558500/"]www.flickr.com photo set[/url][/quote] Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='Biggsy' post='400539' date='Feb 4 2009, 11:23 PM']Here's my new beauty, I'm not 100% on the date but the jack plate at least is from 1981! [attachment=19781:100_0499.JPG] I've put together a quick Flickr album, no doubt I'll be adding more in the next few days [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29529104@N08/sets/72157613383558500/"]www.flickr.com photo set[/url][/quote] Oh bravo biggsy, bravo! Hows it play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='400898' date='Feb 5 2009, 12:19 PM']Heads up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=40345&view=findpost&p=400806"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=400806[/url][/quote] looks a tad pricy for a Ray at the minute tho doesn't it? Hope he sells it! Black on Black maple mmmmm! Sounds familiar tho... I wonder what bass I'm thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='401070' date='Feb 5 2009, 02:37 PM']Oh bravo biggsy, bravo! Hows it play?[/quote] Oh mate, it's got the lowest action I've had on a bass, slim, fast neck, perfectly balanced and surprisingly light! I never thought I'd ever get to own one of these. Unfortunately I really, really don't like the strings which are some black rubbery-feeling things, (Rotosounds?) so it'll be going in for a new nut and setup at some point soon. Also having a rethink on my pedalboard now, as it's a stereo bass! I'm not entirely sure how to utilise that though?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryharold Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 absolutely love this thread, would have amazingly useful when i bought my only bass back in 2002, beenplaying my home built since 2004. as many have commented i can see this thread becoming expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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