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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/19/2013 : 09:08:18
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I'm left handed and, eons ago, used to play right handed bass with the strings upside down. That's how I learnt. Anyhow, I'm suddenly compelled to start playing again (mid-life crisis probably) and I've been looking to buy a new bass.
Thing is, I don't want to get another right handed one as they're awkward and weighted wrong for a lefty. So I've been looking for a left handed bass strung right handed (ie strings upside down) but with no success. I know you can get them specially made but I can't afford that.
Do any of you musos know if any brand manufactures basses in this way? I imagine most lefty's learn the same way I did so I'd have thought there'd be a market.
Any ideas?
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 11/19/2013 : 12:37:33
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I would suspect most basses are pretty easy to convert.
Just pop in right-handed components where necessary, the nut, maybe the bridge, possibly the pickups.
The routing in a P-Bass could pose an issue. The sound difference would be subtie without extra routing.
A custom pickguard would solve cosmetics with routing.
Check with Warmoth...They don't have it as a listed option, but you can ask. |
Edited by - hammerhands on 11/19/2013 12:47:26 |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2013 : 02:28:50
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| Thanks for the advice, hammerhands. Really helpful. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 11/20/2013 : 03:22:19
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I asked around, right now I think it's as simple as getting a new nut.
Most pickups don't have a treble side.
What bass do you like, a Fender? |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2013 : 04:10:20
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It's funny, I was self taught, played in a couple of bands for years and reached a pretty good standard - but never knew anything about guitars or the mechanics of them. Didn't seem to matter at the time. Sounds daft, I know. I had 2 or 3 cheap basses back in the day, can't even remember what make. So I don't really know what I like tbh!
Having said that, I'm planning on getting something a bit better than what I used to play. £300 tops, which I know is still relatively cheap.
It's nearly 20 years since I last played btw.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 11/20/2013 : 05:11:25
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| Bought an SX bass a little while ago... in the process of learning slap 'n pop. |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/20/2013 : 06:15:50
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| Great! Thanks for taking the time to do that, Hammerhands. Will look into it, looks easier than I thought. |
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 11/21/2013 : 08:04:17
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It's interesting to me when someone plays an instrument backwards/upside down. A friend of mine plays guitar, forming chords with his right hand and the strings backwards and it was rough when I tried it; I'd have to relearn from the beginning.
I hope you find the instrument that suits your needs Oldmanoty.
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Left handed bass, right handed strings?
