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Symmetrical Basses


ChWillie

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A lefty who loves symmetrical guitars and basses, I hope to build my own symmetrical bass some day.  My Hofner violin bass is symmetrical or course, but I especially love to see basses like the Alembics, which are expensive--I'll never buy one since old age is fast approaching and my steady gigging days are over.  I wouldn't mind a Gibson Les Paul DC but not a short scale one. That might just be the kind I'll build when I do get around to it.

 

But I'd love to see pictures of your symmetrical basses, hollow or solid.

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I have had a few but these were my favourites. 

 

Yamaha SB-35.  My biggest seller's remorse, getting rid of this.  32" scale perfection.  I. Am. A. Fool.  I have pestered the guy I sold it to to the point where I believe he is considering taking out an injunction :D 

 

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Aria Pro II CSB 'Black n Gold'.  I've had two of these, 32" scale again.  Bit heavy and a bit middy and nasally but beautiful instruments.  This was the first I had which was pretty much in museum condition.  Not quite exactly symettrical as the upper horn is very slightly longer.

 

 

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Washburn Scavenger.  A Precision bass in everything but shape.  again, in great nick, probably 9/10.  Had to sell it as is was way too heavy once I hurt my back but a fab thing.

 

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