Members Jan Deal Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am planning on switching my backup Fender Stratocaster from right hand to left hand for my girlfriend, and I was hoping to get some advice on how to best do this. I know that I'll have to swap the nut over, re-intonate and move the strap pin. Is there anything else I have to consider? I am a bit wart on the best way of removing the nut and switching it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j*h Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 it would probably be best to get a new nut,but if the new one is not cut right shes probably not going to enjoy playing the guitar.if you are unsure it might be best to take it to a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 I hope this is a temporary thing until either one of you can afford a real lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jan Deal Posted January 21, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 I hope this is a temporary thing until either one of you can afford a real lefty It's just really for a backup, to save her taking her electric over to mine if we want to jam and mess about with guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 It's just really for a backup, to save her taking her electric over to mine if we want to jam and mess about with guitars. All is good, then No one's mentioned going the full Hendrix yet. That's freakin' cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'll tell you, it's uncomfortable as hell and requires adapting. Not only do the knob dig painfully into their forearm at first, but you knock them out position until you find a way around them. Really the only think left is, if she'll use the trem, the trem bar as to be reshaped, Jimi (and SRV) apparently spent evening reshaping trem bars by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's one of the few "looks" things that really grabs me. I love the look of a righty Strat converted to lefty or vice versa. I'm sure it is a bitch to get used to with knobs, switch, trem, jack and upper access on the neck. But it's almost worth it. Maybe it's a love of Hendrix thing. I dunno. Oh, and you should get a new nut cut for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 For as much hassle as it is gonna be, just get her an SX: LEFT HANDED ELECTRIC GUITARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 This. "You bought me a guitar? I'm gonna suck your ................. forever now!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 This. "You bought me a guitar? I'm gonna suck your ................. forever now!" If HC didn't censor your post it would almost be worth sig'ing you... out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 If HC didn't censor your post it would almost be worth sig'ing you... out of context. HC censors with asterix. And it doesn't censor cock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdubbs Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 Login to Craigslist -> Post guitar for sale/trade -> Sell or trade right handed guitar -> acquire left handed guitar -> Receive BJ from GF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brujo13 Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 that $60 sst se in pink, plus aother $20 in shipping, it would cost more than that to have a tech properly set up the guitar for lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tubefox Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'll tell you, it's uncomfortable as hell and requires adapting. Not only do the knob dig painfully into their forearm at first, but you knock them out position until you find a way around them. I actually think I'd accidentally adjust strat knobs less often if they were up by my arm, rather than RIGHT FREAKING THERE WHERE I WANT TO PUT MY {censored}ING FINGER. Sorry. I hate strat knobs. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted January 21, 2011 Members Share Posted January 21, 2011 Login to Craigslist -> Post guitar for sale/trade -> Sell or trade right handed guitar -> acquire left handed guitar -> Receive BJ from GF +1. This man has a damn good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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