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Left-Handed Players Deserve the Best – And Here’s Your Chance

  • Writer: David Beasley
    David Beasley
  • Jun 23
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 24



For left-handed bass players, the search for the perfect instrument can often be frustrating and fruitless. Most builders and brands simply won’t take the chance of building premium left-handed instruments for stock, knowing that the demand is much smaller. It’s a business reality that leaves left-handed players with far fewer options, and usually only after a long wait—if they can find them at all.


But that doesn’t mean left-handed players don’t deserve the same extraordinary craftsmanship and tone as anyone else. In fact, if anything, lefties have to be even more selective—fewer choices mean that when the right instrument comes along, it’s an opportunity that can’t be missed.


That’s why we’re so excited to share something truly special: we’ve recently reacquired two of our finest left-handed basses, both meticulously crafted in the early 2000s. These instruments were originally built for a single player who wanted nothing short of the best, and they reflect everything we believe in as builders. Decades later, they remain as inspiring and impressive as anything we could make today.


We’ve thoughtfully updated these basses with the 3 Leaf Audio Anima preamp—an upgrade that enhances their tonal flexibility and modern performance while preserving the original soul of the instruments. This update ensures they meet the demands of today’s players, bringing these vintage masterpieces into the modern era without compromising their classic character.


These basses are now offered through our Certified Preowned Program, meaning they have been thoroughly inspected and meticulously reconditioned to ensure they meet our highest standards. They’re not just relics from the past—they’re instruments that continue to represent the very best of what we do.

As part of this program, each bass comes with a 2-year warranty, giving you peace of mind and the confidence to play without worry. It’s all part of our commitment to providing left-handed players with the same level of excellence and assurance that right-handed players enjoy.


The reality is, left-handed instruments of this caliber just aren’t something you can order off the shelf. Even custom builds require years of waiting and the uncertainty of whether the final instrument will feel exactly right. These two basses eliminate that uncertainty. They’re ready now, fully realized, and built to the highest standards we’ve ever achieved.


If you’re a left-handed player searching for that once-in-a-lifetime instrument—no compromises, no waiting—this is your chance. These basses represent a rare opportunity to bypass the usual risks and instantly own an instrument that’s as good as it gets.


We invite you to contact us today to learn more or to schedule a personal demo. Left-handed players deserve instruments that honor their commitment and passion, and these basses do exactly that.


Cremona 5 Lefty 35" scale ser# 07003

Body Honduras Mahogany - 5A Flame Maple top

Neck Graphite Reinforced / 3 pc. / Quarter-sawn Maple w/ matching headstock

Fingerboard Pao Ferro - Abalone inlays

Width @ Nut : 1.94”Width @ 24th fret 3.15”

Weight : 9lbs / 11oz

Pickups NYBW Dual Coils w/ adjustable poles / splittable- parallel/single coil

Preamp Upgraded to 3 Leaf Anima Red Hardware : Hipshot-

Finish : Polyurethane - Hand Applied


Cremona 5 string 35" scale Lefty ser# 00702

Body : Alder / 5A figured Koa top

Neck : Graphite reinforced 3 pc./ quarter-sawn maple w/ matching headstock

Fingerboard : Madagascar Rosewood - Abalone inlays

Width@nut : 1.94”- Width @ 24th fr : 3.15”

Weight : 9lbs / 4oz Pickups

Dimarzio Ultrajazz - Cast in NYBW soap bars

Preamp Upgraded to 3 Leaf Anima Red

Hardware : Hipshot

Finish : Varnish / Hand Applied

 
 
 

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