[MrsWight]

Im hoping someone on here can help me. My dad plays bass and is a lefty. His birthday is coming up and my mom said he really wants a hollow bass. Ive been doing research but just cant seem to understand the difference between hollow body, semi hollow and acoustic bass guitars. It also seems that left handed hollow bodies are almost nonexistant so wondering if he would be just as happy with a semi hollow and any suggestions what to look for. Thanks!

 

[jb welder]

I think you can rule out acoustics. As a bass player, if he wanted an acoustic he would have called it that, rather than saying 'hollow'.
Some others here may have recommendations as far as hollow or semi-hollow body basses.

 

[bw66]

Depending on how badly you want it to be a surprise, I would consider taking him to the store, if you can, and letting him choose it.

 

[cboutilier]

Hopefully its not a standup he's looking for.

 

[laristotle]

It also seems that left handed hollow bodies are almost nonexistant

That does restrict the choices for you.
What's your budget?

Epiphone - Jack Casady Bass, Left-Handed - Metallic Gold

Epiphone - Jack Casady Bass, Left-Handed - Metallic Gold

www.long-mcquade.com

 

[troyhead]

Epiphone - Jack Casady Bass, Left-Handed - Metallic Gold

Epiphone - Jack Casady Bass, Left-Handed - Metallic Gold

www.long-mcquade.com

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The Jack Casady basses are awesome!

 

[Jerome]

Mom says hollow bass , but there's too much room for misunderstanding . Could you ask one of Dad's musician friends or bandmates ?