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And from what I hear on another BB, Umanov's should be your only 'must-see' lefty pit stop. Apparently the pickings have gotten slip in Manhattan.

30th Street Guitars usually stocks more than Umanov, but to be fair I haven't been in almost a year. It's probably more arbitrary because I don't think they sell any new instruments whereas Umanov does. Both fun stops anyway as they are a bit like museums. And 30th Street's selection of amps and stomp boxes is second to none in Manhattan. Main Drag Music is best for fun amps in Brooklyn.

I'll see if I can stop by 30th st guitars over the weekend and check out what stock they have now.

I visited drag acouple of weeks ago, a bunch of really old amps but nothing too interesting (at least for me). Also, i found them way overpriced when compared to the prices you can get online these days...

only a couple of weeks until we fly out can't wait. bags packed

There used to be an old saying 'round these parts: "If you didn't pay enough for your instrument, you didn't go to Matt Umanov's". Yes, he's pricey, and I've heard people claim they find them to be a bit snobby with regards to letting you try out instruments. They might look at your shoes and inquire if you have enough money before it's worth their while. I've been there a few times and never encountered attitude, though I never bought anything more than strings or a strap.

Of course you should also check out 48th St., particularly Rudys and Sam Ash (formerly Mannys), I was in there the other day to check out new acoustic guitars, and while I didn't happen to look for lefty basses they did have a decent amount of lefty acoustics in there. I'm seriously thinking about grabbing a Larrivee D-03R they had on hand. Blew away every Martin and Gibson I tried, IMO. There's also Guitar Center on 14th st. bet. 5th and 6th. which, while it is a GC, often has a decent stock. I'd also check out Ludlow Guitars (http://www.ludlowguitars.com/. I bought my '73 lefty P there for $600! back in '03), and Chelsea Guitars, a real hole-in-the-wall place about the size of a closet (Used to be bigger)(http://www.chelseaguitars.com/. They had a '68 Hofner there a few months ago for under $1600). And across the water in Brooklyn there's Southside Guitars where I found my Yamaha BB1200. (http://www.southsideguitars.com/)

PJ, thanks for this round up of places in NYC. I know about Sam Ash on 48th, Rudy's, and GC on 14th, but not the others, especially in the outer boroughs. I go up to NYC a lot for work, but usually do the NYC DC Trip same day. Next time I have more than an hour of free time in NYC, I'll check out some of these places, especially those in Manhattan.

7 days to go. Arrive in New York 5.30 pm Oct 4. I am liking the lists of music shops in this post. Have to keep my wife busy while I go around these stores.

4 days to go. Arrive in New York on the 4th Oct. Staying in Jersey City I'll pm local guys when we settle.

Finally arrived in New York. You know flight delays and such. Arrived in Jersey city 9.00pm tired n hunger. Spent today doing lower Manhatten. May seek out some live music later in the week. Pm me if you can catch up during my visit

I just came back from 30th Street guitars, only a newish MIM jazz...

Just finished a week in Chicago, great city. Seen some great blues. Off to St Louis tomorrow.
Didnt get to check any music stores while in Chicago. All a bit far from where I was staying.

Leaving N'awlins tomorrow heading to Austin Texas. Had a great time in N'awlins, didn't get to see much local music "Halloween and all" did go to the Voodoo festival on sunday heard some great music from Dr John with special guests and The Meters where hot aswell. Tonight we're going to catch John Sketch and the Dirty Notes at the Maple Leaf Uptown.
Hope to catch up with some great music in Austin over the weekend

Sounds like you're having a fun trip. Are you hitting Southpaw Guitars? Houston's about 3 hrs. from Austin, but when will you get another chance to see more lefties under 1 roof then you'll ever see in your lifetime again?

Damn, we just had a hour transfer from Houston to Austin.

Caught up with Ronn at Austin airport, he was doing a gig and my wife and I just arrived from Houston.

Last post. In flagstaff at the moment. Did all the tourist sites grand canyon, painted desert and more. Stay at an old hotel in downtown flagstaff, they have music most nights. Saw a young band on Friday night average age 16 they played some awesome funk. But a worrying trend the keyboard player played all the bass lines. I am going to jam with some locals at an open mic tonight ( need to play upside-down). We drive back to Vegas tomorrow and fly home Tuesday. Sorry I wasn't able to catch up with more leftybassist while we were here in the states.

Post script. In all the cities that I visited and the music stores, Not one lefty bass anywhere.

Arrived home.had a great time in the states. Met some great people. Heard great music, blues and others. You guys have a great country from New York to Flagstaff Arizona, work had and keep strong.

Was great to meet you!

Well that is a shame. I know that locally you have to know where they "hide" them.