Left Handed Violin Bass
In 1953, Gibson released the violin-shaped EB-1 Bass and in the 60’s Paul McCartney made the Hofner Bass visible to the world.
Supposedly, the reason McCartney bought the Hofner bass was because he couldn’t afford a Fender bass guitar. But soon he discovered the guitar had many plus points.
Not only was the Hofner lightweight, and easy to play, it produced a deep thudding sound of an acoustic bass, more than the Fender or any other bass for that matter. And, because of its shape his left handed playing didn’t make it look upside down, like the Fender would have done.
Hofner was a well respected manufacturer of violins, cellos and double basses before they unveiled their first bass guitar in 1956. And, thanks to McCartney, the Violin Bass remained in production for a long time.
Hofner Icon Series Beatle Bass Guitar LEFT HANDED with Icon B Bass Hardshell Case
If you are a bass player and you are left handed, this is the bass you’re going to want!
Inspired by the original, the Hofner Icon Series Vintage Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us. This isn’t just a look-alike, it is a quality insturment that features a real spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides. The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the wonderful round tone you expect from the violin bass.
By the way, the Icon Series Vintage Bass is featured in Guitar Hero II for PlayStation 2.
You can also get the violin bass without the case for a little less $, of course.
Rogue VB100 Left-Handed Series II Violin Bass
Here’s a little cheaper alternative to the Hofner.
This great Rogue VB-100 Left-Handed Violin Bass has flamed maple arched top and back with the European-style hollow-body that makes it lightweight and capable of generating deep, resonant bass tones. The traditional 31″ scale that offers immediate familiarity in your hands and a custom trapeze tailpiece, pearloid pickguard, and body binding on front and back complete this great bass.
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