Left-Handed Double Basses

Hi, Lefties! It’s a very good thing that manufacturers have begun to make traditional classical instruments as well. In this post we will look at such a cool instrument as the double bass (aka contrabass or upright bass).

Typically on double bass played with the right hand using a bow or plucking technique. So, most instruments are designed for a right-handed bassist.

Accordingly, left-handed people are forced to adapt to right-handed versions. It is possible to play common bass if you reverse the strings and modify the construction. But it does affect the playability and sound quality.

So, let’s look at these beautiful upright basses.

Left-Handed Acoustic Double Basses

In the first part of this review, we look at acoustic left-handed double basses. This instrument belongs to the violin family and is used in various genres of music: classical, jazz, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and others.

4-String Acoustic Double Bass Left-Handed

Thomann 11 4-str LH

Thomann 11 – acoustic 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from quality laminated wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Thomann 22 4-str LH

Thomann 22 – acoustic 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from quality solid and laminated wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Thomann 33 4-str LH

Thomann 33 – acoustic 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from high-quality solid wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

5-String Acoustic Double Bass Left-Handed

Thomann 11AS 5-str LH

Thomann 11AS – acoustic 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from quality laminated wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Thomann 22AS 5-str LH

Thomann 22AS – acoustic 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from quality solid and laminated wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Thomann 33AS 5-str LH

Thomann 33AS – acoustic 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from high-quality solid wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Thomann 44AS 5-str LH

Thomann 44AS – acoustic 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. The model is manufactured in Europe by Thomann Musikhaus. The company produces bass from high-quality solid wood and uses Tyrolean-style tuning machines.

Left-Handed Electric Double Basses

In this part, we review Electric Double Bass, also called Electric Upright Bass, for left-handed players. These instruments have the same string tuning as the acoustic double basses but are structurally quite different. Primarily used in modern and experimenting genres of music.

4-String Electric Double Bass Left-Handed

Harley Benton DB02 LH Sunburst

Harley Benton DB02 Sunburst – electric 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. Thomann Musikhaus manufacture the model by their own brand Harley Benton. The company produces bass from quality wood and hardware.

Harley Benton DB02 LH Black

Harley Benton DB02 Black – electric 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. Thomann Musikhaus manufacture the model by their own brand Harley Benton. The company produces bass from quality wood and hardware.

NS Design CR4M LH

NS Design CR4M LH – electric 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. NS Design is a Ned’s Steinberg company that manufactures premium bass and stringed musical instruments. The company produces basses from top-quality wood and uses the best electronics and hardware.

NS Design NXT4a LH Satin Black

NS Design NXT4a Satin Black – electric 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. NS Design is a Ned’s Steinberg company that manufactures premium bass and stringed musical instruments. The company produces basses from top-quality wood and uses the best electronics and hardware.

NS Design NXT4a LH Amber Burst

NS Design NXT4a Amber Burst – electric 4-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. NS Design is a Ned’s Steinberg company that manufactures premium bass and stringed musical instruments. The company produces basses from top-quality wood and uses the best electronics and hardware.

5-String Electric Double Bass Left-Handed

NS Design NXT5a LH Satin Black

NS Design NXT5a Satin Black – electric 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. NS Design is a Ned’s Steinberg company that manufactures premium bass and stringed musical instruments. The company produces basses from top-quality wood and uses the best electronics and hardware.

NS Design NXT5a LH Amber Burst

NS Design NXT5a Satin Black – electric 5-string double bass in 3/4 size designed for left-handed musicians. NS Design is a Ned’s Steinberg company that manufactures premium bass and stringed musical instruments. The company produces basses from top-quality wood and uses the best electronics and hardware.