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1. 2015 G&L Tribute Legacy - Lefty, (front bridge), (back), (headstock), (electronics). Immaculate condition - killer playing lefty. The Legacy is G&L's version of the Strat and features a gloss-finished ash body and 22-fret (big jumbo's) slab rosewood neck in a C profile. Unlike Fender, the neck has no overhang for the 22 fret so it’s full thickness to the end of the neck pocket and it has a longer neck pocket than a Fender. Truss rod adjustment is at the headstock. This model features USA CLF-100 Alnico 5 single coil pickups with G&L branded white covers, black Forbon vulcanized fibre bobbins, no wax potting and cloth ‘push back’ pickup wire with the middle pickup being RWRP for noiseless operation in positions 2 and 4. The rest of the electronics borrows from the USA model with Volume, Bass, and Treble controls, using Mighty Mite pots (250K for all pots). Bridge is G&L's DFL (Dual Fulcrum) with chrome-plated hardened steel with sufficient up-pull to make it more versatile than a Fender vintage style trem. This guitar has a wonderful set up with low action, nicely finished fret ends and no buzzy strings. Cosmetically it's in beautiful shape with zero flaws noted. If you're looking for a quality Lefty Strat don't pay $549 for a new Tribute Legacy. Get this beautiful one with a perfect set up for just $375.

2. 2014 Fender *Lefty” Standard Telecaster, (front), (headstock), (back). Immaculate condition. Hey players, tell you lefty friends! Virtually flawless Mex Standard that looks, sounds, and plays fantastic. I’ve said for years that these Mex models are a much better value than American Standard when you’re talking quality vs. price. It’s the same 3pc alder body, same USA pots and switch, same Fender/Ping tuners, Alnico pickups and same bridge although recently Fender switched to chromed brass bridge and saddles. Also the Standard model features a vintage 21-fret neck instead of 22 but shares the medium-jumbo frets and modern 9.5” fretboard radius. Clean lefty’s like this are really getting hard to find especially since the major manufactures are up to a year behind in production right now. If you don’t want to wait I can guarantee you won’t find a nicer one. It’s also a popular color in 3-tone sunburst with a maple board which gives it a vintage appearance. Nicely priced at $550 *including* a quality gigbag.

3. 2013 Fender Squier Vintage Modified '70s Jazz Bass - Sunburst - Lefty, (front), (back), (headstock), (optional case). Get that classic ‘70s Fender vibe for easy money. You get the classic 3-tone sunburst finish over an alder body with classic black block inlays over a maple fretboard and neck. This is a good sounding bass via a pair of Fender-designed pickups with a master tone control and individual volume control so you can blend the pickups to taste. It has the pronounced midrange that we love Jazz's for; really cuts through the mix without fighting the toms and kick drum. With both of the pickups turned up it's actually a humbucker with all the fatness and whisper quiet. Other features include slim "C"-shaped neck with vintage gloss tint, black neck binding, 9.5" radius fretboard, 20 medium jumbo frets, 4-ply black pickguard, four-saddle bridge, knurled chrome control knobs, and vintage open-gear tuners. The set up is low and especially comfortable with a fresh set of tape-wound Black Beauty strings that are easy on the fingers. Collector owned and offered in pristine condition. They stopped making the VM 70's Jazz a few years ago but the current Squier Classic Vibe looks identical and runs $449. Why get one with just a factory set up when you can have this one with a true pro setup for just $285. Add a perfect current model Fender case ($249 new) for just $149 if needed.

4. 2013 Fender Squier Vintage Modified ‘60s Jazz Bass - Natural - Lefty, (front), (back), (headstock), (optional case). Like rosewood boards instead of maple? Other than the block inlays and maple board of the 70’s above, all other specs are the same on this one other than pickups and the tortoise pickguard. This one has a pair of Duncan Designed Jazz pickups. Pickups and tone are a matter of taste and you’ll find an equal number of people who prefer the Fender Designed over the Duncan Designed. Same great set up. Same stellar condition. Why get one with just a factory set up when you can have this one with a true pro setup for just $285. Add a perfect current model Fender case ($249 new) for just $149 if needed.

5. 2007 Ibanez Soundgear SR-500L Bass - Lefty, (front), (back), (headstock/neck), (optional case). Typical Ibanez bass quality with superior design, playability and components. It starts with a sleek mahogany body, attached to a 5-piece Wenge/Bubinga neck that's thin and very fast, and designed to be impervious to warping with a minimum of seasonal changes. The body is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of your body and the bass just seems to hang at the right 3/4 angle naturally. Tone is where this one shines and that's thanks to a quality USA Bartollini electronics suite consisting of a Bartollini MK1 Vari-Mid EQ (with sweepable mids) wired to a pair of Bartollini MK1 pickups. The Accu-Cast B20 bridge is high mass, contributing to superior sustain and precision, while a quality set of Ibanez tuners keep it nicely in tune for all four sets. The 24 medium fret fingerboard is outfitted with oval abalone inlays. Cosmetically there's very little wear but a few very minor scrapes and dings (we'll touch up at no cost) and the hardware is a bit tarnished. Frets are perfect. If you're a fan of low action and fast necks you'll love the way this one plays. I've had a number of higher end Soundgear basses and I noted no falloff of quality when production moved from Japan to Korea in the early '00s and their popularity made them world's best selling basses by the mid 2000s. These are now made in Indonesia but most players would prefer the earlier MIJ/MIK models especially for the Bartollini electronics. Get this one for $399 or, if you need a case, we'll include a clean Ibanez WB250C case ($189 online) for just $89 more.

6. 2011 Warwick Rockbass Streamer - Lefty, (front bridge), (back), (headstock neck), (optional case). The Rockbass line was started to offer a real Warwick bass with quality components and the same comfortable body and neck, at a more affordable bass. Although these sell for just $899 new, they're in a different league than other Asian lines. The Rockbass Streamer starts with a Carolena body in Warwick's ultra-comfortable curved body shape with high gloss black finish paired to a maple neck with Ekanga strips for added strength and stability. Neck features a very thick rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo, flat 20" radius, and a Just-A-Nut III nut. Electronics consist of a great-sounding pair of MEC vintage humbucking pickups controlled by individual volume controls and master tone. Hardware consists of 2-piece Warwick bridge, metal dome knobs, Warwick strap pins, and Warwick tuning machines. Offered in excellent condition with superb action, at a bargain price of $399 plus $49 (was $119 new) for a nice Gator hardshell case if you need it.

7. ca. 1986 Kramer Focus 7000 Bass - Lefty, (front bridge), (back), (headstock), (case). Fairly rare model, especially in a lefty, made for around a year in the mid-80s in Japan by ESP. These were very good quality basses and top of the line after Kramer discontinued their USA bass line around the time these came out. My first good bass back in my hair metal days in the 80s was a candy red Focus 7000 which I used for a year before I switched to a fairly rare Kramer Pioneer that I thought looked cooler. These Focus basses were basically souped-up P-basses, with a wide variety of tones via their dual J pickups in the bridge and split P in the middle, with a mini-switch to split the J pickup and another one for a 3-way pickup selector. The Schaller high mass bridge was always a favorite and was designed along the lines of a Badass, contributing to increased sustain and playing comfort. This bass is in nice shape for 35+ years, plays great, and sounds very good. It even includes the original Kramer case (not as clean as the bass). Yours for $450.

8. 2018 Gibson Thunderbird IV - Lefty, (front), (back), (headstock), (bridge), (case acc.). Classic 60's look and a superb player thanks to factory Plek which uses a computer to dress the frets resulting in action as low as you want it. Bass counterpart to the Firebird guitar series with the same classic "reverse" body with neck-thru construction. The Thunderbird debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. Whether on the vintage market or among players, the Thunderbird is the most highly respected of all Gibson basses. After a short initial run in the 60's, this model was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers. A tone monster and probably be best sound of all of Gibson's basses, due in part to its 9-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck that extends through the body. Also features Mahogany wings, rosewood fretboard, black chrome hardware, black top-hat knobs with inserts, Grover tuners, and a full-contact Babicz bridge that offers sustain and stability much better than the 60's type bridge. It's high-gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer finish looks stunning and enhances tone. There are very few of these on the used market and this is the first one I've had in many years and the first lefty ever. It's absolutely perfect and wouldn't look out of place hanging among new guitars at your local store. Great sounding with a growl that nobody will ever mistake for a P or J bass. These basses hold their value well. The last 10 sold on Reverb averaged $1717 (link) which included most in lesser condition. This one has no flaws I could spot and is an excellent example of this iconic bass. Yours for $1599. Includes brown Gibson case is in similar stellar condition with Gibson bench tool, polishing cloth, manual, warranty, etc.

9. 2017 Lefty Schecter Stiletto Session 5 Bass Guitar - Aged Natural Satin, (front), (back), (headstock 3pc), (case). A real bassist’s bass with comfort, versatility, and great tone. The heart of the sound is an 18V active system consisting of EMG-40DC (Dual Coil) and EMG-40J pickups, controlled by Volume, Blend control, and EMG 3-band active EQ system with cut/boost controls for bass-mid-treb. 9V access plate is mounted on back. The body is a lovely piece of satin-finished swamp ash that's both lightweight and beautifully grained. The body features comfort contours on all edges so it's as comfortable to sit and play as it is to strap on. The C-shaped maple neck is a 3-piece quartersawn for maximum strength and sports ebony side block inlays, 35" scale, Schecter tuners, 24 narrow X-jumbo frets, 12" radius, GraphTech black Tusq nut, 1.771" nut width, and 2-way adjustable truss rod. It's fairly slim for a 5-string measuring .826"/.905" at the 1st/12th frets and features 6-screw attachment to the body. Hardware is black consisting of Grover tuners, metal knurled knobs w/set screw, and Schecter Custom bridge that can be strung string-thru or top load. It plays with ease with low action and a nice tight low-B string. This is a quality bass made at the top factory in Korea at World Music Instrument, the same factory that made PRS SE's and ESP/Ltd 1000-series. New price on the 5-string lefty with deluxe Schecter SGR-5SB case was $1178 ($949 bass/$229 case). Save $500 and get this immaculate set for just $678.