How to transform a right-handed to a left

[Infern0]

Ok, need some advice. I want to put mu strap fastener on the other side. Problem; no hole. Drill? What should I do? I can post picks if necessary.

[JimmyM]

You really should drill a hole for that. However, in a pinch, I have started a hole with a nail slightly smaller than the screw, then screwed in the screw. But I don't recommend it because if you're not careful you can split the wood.

[Infern0]

Are you a lefty or just doing it for the hobby? I was worried about splitting myself.

[202dy]

There are a few things that need be done to reverse the hand of a stringed musical instrument. The first consideration is the nut. If the guitar is equipped with a traditional nut a new one will have to be fabricated and installed. If the guitar has a Fender style nut, most of the time it can be removed and reversed. Unlike an acoustic guitar, the bridge on a bass guitar is easy to reset and this must be done for the guitar to play in tune. Then there is the strap button. A new hole must be bored to accommodate the screw. There is a big difference between using a nail to "make a hole" and boring a hole for a screw. Boring a hole removes material. Using a nail compresses the existing wood fibers. Splitting and cracking are a very real possibility if a nail is employed. Select a drill bit by matching the shaft of the bit to the shaft of the screw taking care the the entire thread stands proud of the bit shaft. It is best to immobilize the instrument so that two hands can be used on the drill selected for the job.

[lug]

Originally Posted by 202dy

There are a few things that need be done to reverse the hand of a stringed musical instrument. The first consideration is the nut. If the guitar is equipped with a traditional nut a new one will have to be fabricated and installed. If the guitar has a Fender style nut, most of the time it can be removed and reversed. Unlike an acoustic guitar, the bridge on a bass guitar is easy to reset and this must be done for the guitar to play in tune. Then there is the strap button. A new hole must be bored to accommodate the screw. There is a big difference between using a nail to "make a hole" and boring a hole for a screw. Boring a hole removes material. Using a nail compresses the existing wood fibers. Splitting and cracking are a very real possibility if a nail is employed. Select a drill bit by matching the shaft of the bit to the shaft of the screw taking care the the entire thread stands proud of the bit shaft. It is best to immobilize the instrument so that two hands can be used on the drill selected for the job.

yup.

[pkr2]

You might want to consider neck dive, too. Using the shorter lower horn moves the balance point a long way.

No problem if you can locate a 'horn extender' like in Lugs earlier post with the pix. Probably not a stock item.

Well balanced basses always (usually) have the balance point very near the 12th fret.

[lug]

Originally Posted by pkr2

You might want to consider neck dive, too. Using the shorter lower horn moves the balance point a long way.

No problem if you can locate a 'horn extender' like in Lugs earlier post with the pix. Probably not a stock item.

Well balanced basses always (usually) have the balance point very near the 12th fret.

I got that off of ebay but can't find them anymore. Had a friend put one on his Thumb and said it improved the feel 100%.

[BellBottomBlues]

You should reverse the nut, and change the order of the string for starters.

Then you should drill a hole with an electric drill on the SLOW setting and get a horn extender. Search the bay or make your own with a trip to the local hardware

[Jo6Pak]

After reversing the nut/strings, don't forget to adjust the intonation via the bridge saddles, as they will also now be reversed from what they were/should be...

[avid]

Originally Posted by lug

I got that off of ebay but can't find them anymore. Had a friend put one on his Thumb and said it improved the feel 100%.

lug,

Can we have a close up of that horn extender, please? TIA