Gold Tone M-Bass25FL/L Fretless Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric MicroBass with Gig Bag

If you are a left-handed player looking for a genuinely portable bass that still delivers real, warm low-end, the Gold Tone M-Bass25FL/L deserves your full attention. This is the left-handed version of the M-Bass 25 — built specifically for southpaw players, not simply a mirrored afterthought. The 25-inch scale and ten-percent-larger body cavity give you noticeably more resonance and volume than the original 23-inch M-Bass, while the instrument still weighs under three pounds. Strung with Aquila MicroBass Thunderblack rubber/polymer strings and tuned standard EADG, the M-Bass25 produces a thick, woody, upright-inspired tone that cuts beautifully in an acoustic jam and translates faithfully through the onboard MBass Preamp with EQ when you need to plug in. I have played a lot of travel and micro-bass instruments over the decades, and this one genuinely surprises people with how much bass comes out of such a small package.

Gold Tone built this instrument around a mahogany top, okoume back and sides, and a nato neck — tonewoods chosen specifically for warmth and sustain rather than brightness. The walnut fingerboard and walnut bridge add a little bit of extra midrange complexity that keeps the sound from ever going thin. Hardware is finished in black, the nut is bone at 1-11/16 inches wide, and the butterfly bass-style tuners hold tune reliably. A two-way adjustable truss rod means the neck can be dialed in precisely for your preferred action and string height. Twenty frets give you plenty of range up the neck. The natural satin finish looks handsome and keeps the wood breathing freely. This is a fretless model, so the fingerboard is smooth — ideal if you want that classic upright glide and subtle intonation expression in your playing.

Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.

About the photos: these are Gold Tone’s own photographs of the M-Bass25FL — the fretless 25-inch-scale model listed here. The fingerboard you see is smooth, with position markers inlaid flush instead of frets. Gold Tone photographs the MicroBass line right-handed, so the instrument in the pictures is the right-handed build; the instrument you receive is the factory left-handed M-Bass25FL.

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Gold Tone M-Bass25FL/L Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the M-Bass25 and the smaller M-Bass23?

The M-Bass25 has a 25-inch scale length versus the 23-inch scale on the standard M-Bass, and the body has approximately ten percent more interior volume. In practical terms that means a little more string tension — which some bassists prefer for feel and articulation — and a fuller, slightly deeper acoustic resonance. If you are coming from a full-scale electric bass background, the 25-inch scale will feel more familiar under your fingers.

I have never played a fretless bass before — is this model a good starting point?

It can be, especially because the Aquila Thunderblack strings are relatively forgiving in terms of intonation feedback — they have a rounded, mellow response that makes slight pitch variations less harsh-sounding than steel strings. That said, fretless does require developing your ear and finger placement over time. If you are unsure, Gold Tone also offers a fretted version of this model, and I am happy to help you think through which one fits your playing goals.

Can this bass be used for live performance, or is it primarily for practice and travel?

Both, honestly. The onboard MBass Preamp with EQ gives you a direct output that works well into a small bass amp, a DI box, or a PA system. I have seen players use these MicroBass instruments in coffeehouse settings, acoustic jams, and small venue gigs without any issue. The lightweight body and included gig bag also make it an excellent touring or travel instrument for working musicians who do not want to check a full-size bass.

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