Overall, the GSR200BL accomplishes its mission – a relatively solid performer that’s targeted at the beginner/budget end of the market. The B10 bridge features individually adjustable saddles as you’d find on higher end basses, but the bridge body itself is constructed from a die cast piece of metal as compared to a more rugged ‘machined block’ design. While the hardware may not be as top-shelf as some of the more expensive models, it’s more than suitable. One bell and whistle that the GSR200BL does have is the Phat II EQ control, which gives you an additional active bass boost. The setup is fairly simple, with two Ibanez Dynamix pickups (each voiced for the neck and bridge positions) that are managed with separate volume controls and a master tone knob. There’s nothing amazingly earth shattering about the electronics on the GSR200BL, but no worries – I have little doubt that you’ll be able to coax all the tone you need from it. Modern Electronics: If you’re into heavy metal where clarity is king, this is the bass for youĪn Ibanez GS4 maple neck provides the strength and stability needed when dealing with those high tension bass strings, and the jatoba fretboard with simple dot inlays provides a tone similar to rosewood while having an understated beauty. Split Coil Tone Monster: The modern iteration of Fender’s original precision bass Retro Vibes: PJ pickup configuration on a sleek body designĬheap Starter Bass: Nothing special in terms of design, but great for first-time bassists Premium Pick: Fender’s higher-end jazz bass with quality workmanship all round Iconic Throwback: Another brilliant 70’s rendition from Fender which doesn’t break the bankīest Value: Perfect for beginners looking for a well built entry-level bass guitarĬlassic Humbucker: Modelled on the Ernie Ball version, but much easier on the pocket I’ve decided to take a walk down this ‘not very well traveled’ path…and, during my journey, I’ve come across 9 of what I think are the best left handed bass guitars around.īest Choice: For an affordable option, you get awesome build quality and electronics So what are any aspiring lefty bassists to do? Are they limited to just a few options? Sure, there’s plenty of awesome bass guitar models available, but they certainly aren’t as commonly found as their right-handed cousins. But that in itself proves the point I’m going to try to make here: left handed guitar players are relatively rare, and left handed bassists are potentially even more rare.Īnd that means that it’s perfectly logical to think that the bass guitar market isn’t exactly flooded with left handed bass guitars.
Iommi and Cobain? Not so much – at least, not to my knowledge. And yes…Hendrix was known to strap on a 4 string himself, especially on some of his more iconic tunes (such as ‘All Along The Watchtower’). Now, think about it a little more – which ones played the bass? McCartney is the obvious pick. And, more notably, some of the best that may have ever blessed us mere mortals with their extreme talent. Jimi Hendrix…Tony Iommi…Kurt Cobain…Paul McCartney…Ī bunch of left handed musicians, that’s what.
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