I'm a left handed bass player. I've been playing since '68 so I know all the knocks against us. I play jazz mostly. I have custom basses, including my upright. I have always wanted a Hofner but they are a bit to spendy for me right now, so I ordered the Roque violin bass--I know its a silly toy bass, but I think every lefty bass player should have a nod to Paul. :)

I play in jazz settings mostly here in the Seattle area. I also do theater work from time totime. I have my own jazz trio http://www.geocities.com/jimfinkjazz/SwingShift.html

I'm quite easy about it all now after 35 years of playing. Being a lefty has its drawbacks as well as its distinctions. Life would have been easier being a righty, but so it goes.

The Rogue should arrive Thursday. I'm looking forward to it because it was an emotional purchase--don't need another bass. It will be since 1973 I've had a hollow-body bass.

So I have a Ken Smith six with SIMs LEDs, Fender Jazz, USA Custom Guitar Jazz, Mike Lull fretless five with SIMS LEDs, Strunel upright and soon the Rogue violin bass. My string bass is a true lefty; the sound post and bass bar were installed properly.

The Fender is a Mexican issue. I had a tortise shell pick guard made and bought covers to give it the 1964 look. I had a J-Retro pre-amp installed for a big punch. Its a nice bass--still use it today. I guess it cost me around US$800.

The Rogue Beatle Bass is in the shop for a rewire. I don't like the controls so I'm having it redone. The bass is very pretty, love to look at it. It has a very loud sound with sharp highs and good lows. The short scale makes it fun to play. I love the light weight of the hollow violin body. Its really a good bass, better than the 1960's Hofners.

Ken Smith six with SIMs LEDs

Fender Jazz

USA Custom Guitar Jazz

Mike Lull fretless five with SIMS LEDs

Strunel upright

Rogue violin bass