Lefty Basses in Upstate NY

[Bill Bark Bones]

Hey, I'm looking for my next bass (currently playing a Washburn T-14), and something more seriously.
Of coarse, I'm now realizing how limited my options are for instruments to pick from.
I'm not even sure what I like/don't like/am looking for in a bass!
I live near Binghamton, NY, and was wondering if anyone knew any shops with leftys or lefty players in the area that I could get in contact with to help me figure out what I need?
Thanks!

[velalv]

There are some good stores in Ithaca NY, but they won't have a ton of lefty stuff, but the selection will be better then what you can get in Binghamton or Syracuse. The holy grail place is Adirondack Guitars in Hudson Falls, NY just north of Albany. Incredible selection of lefties, but it will be a bit of a drive from Binghamton.

[Lefty007]

This store is about 3 hours away from you, but if you are ever in the area. . .

http://www.newjerseyguitarandbasscenter.com

They always have a bunch of lefties in stock.

http://www.newjerseyguitarandbasscenter ... anded.html

[fivebass52]

Went to the lefty link, and they have a great selection of lefty basses! Kudos to them for taking the time to stock a good selection... or, there's a whole lot of down-and-out lefty bass players in that area that have thrown in the musical towel!

[Lefty007]

Went to the lefty link, and they have a great selection of lefty basses! Kudos to them for taking the time to stock a good selection... or, there's a whole lot of down-and-out lefty bass players in that area that have thrown in the musical towel!

This store has been around for decades and they always have catered to lefties. I'm guessing they go to a lot of guitar shows and buy many of their lefties there. To give you an example, I bought my '82 Jazz Bass, a 1992 Fodera Monarch Deluxe (which I regret selling very much), and a few StingRay, including a rare fretless 5-string. They had a 1971 P-Bass years ago that was in mint condition, but I never got that one. . .

Although, they haven't had more rarities like they used to - and will, can't blame them, as they are hard to come by. Their prices are hit or miss - I think I got fair prices on mine. They are a bit difficult to deal with when it comes to shipping outside the US, and last time I bought something from them they still didn't accept credit cards! Cash or money orders only! Hard to understand how they did business, but I'm pretty sure they do accept credit cards now. Andrew had a similar negative experience with them when trying to buy a bass from Canada. . .

But for what it's worth, they make a real effort to have some lefties in stock, and like Martha Stewart would say, "That's a good thing!"