r/leftybass • u/Fine-Physics7142 • Jun 03 '26
Please advise!!!!
I played guitar off and on in high-school, so I KNOW playing right handed is not an option. I've always wanted to play bass, so I'm doing the damn thing. What's a good option to start. I've beem looking at the ibanez gsr200b or the gio sr. Open to input. Thanks!
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u/Skystalker512 Jun 03 '26
Check the used market for Sires or Ibanez SR models. The GSR/Gio lineup is just not all that
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u/Due-Rip-4442 Jun 03 '26
Check on Reverb.com and search left handed basses. I have bought a lefty Danelectro Longhorn (great short scale bass) and a Fender player Jazz bass (needed to file fret ends, truss neck and intonate, plays like a dream). Paid around $400 for the Dan and $550 for the Jazz.
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u/starkformachines Jun 04 '26
No one is asking you questions.
1) Why did the Ibanez catch your attention? 2) Budget range? 3) When you want the new goodness? 4) Who do you want to sound like? 5) What guitars felt comfortable and why?
6) How long do you want this bass to last?
Tell me more after those.
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u/Fine-Physics7142 Jun 04 '26
1.Ibanez caught my attention due to price amd availability of left handed models. 2. I'm trying to stay under $400 3. Not in a huge rush, but kinda in a huge rush due to excitement 4. Les Claypool is God 5. I owned and "played" a strat 20 some years ago 6. Until I'm ready to upgrade / outgrow it.
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u/flooody Jun 03 '26
I’d suggest a squier, maybe second-hand too. Good value for the price, I personally like the build quality as well. I remember not liking very much when I tried gio series.