Right handed bass for a lefty..

Zyklon · #1 12-12-2006, 04:14 AM

Ok this is my problem, I've been eyeballing a Dean V for some time now, yet it's right-handed, my question is, is it to much trouble to convert it to a lefty (electronics being right-handed don't bother me) or should I just move on.

202dy · #2 12-12-2006, 04:21 AM

The procedure is simple. All that is required is a new nut cut left handed, a new set of strings, and a setup for the new configuration. If you cannot do the work yourself a pro can turn this out in short order.

ALiP BoB · #3 12-12-2006, 04:26 AM

All that costly work ain't worth it for a Dean V

BassyVick · #4 12-12-2006, 05:11 AM

i'd say if you truly like the bass then it would be worth it

you probably could get a nut cut somewhere for 50$

ALiP BoB · #5 12-12-2006, 06:04 AM

Hey,that's just my 2 cents man.
Do whatever that makes you happy!

tplyons · #6 12-12-2006, 10:59 AM

Many people have done it over the years. I really want to buy a lefty to do this to for no reason though

Zyklon · #7 12-12-2006, 02:02 PM

thanks guys, I may go through all the trouble of converting it, if not I'll probably bite the cost bullet and get a custom..

DaBassman · #8 12-12-2006, 02:44 PM

It would be simple. The only nut slot you need to worry about is the G, making it into an E. (A and D usually interchange anyway), adjust the bridge a little and away you go.
Check out the for sale forum, bunch of us lefties selling some stuff!

lug · #9 12-12-2006, 03:45 PM

I reverse the nut on lefty basses (lefty that strings upside down). If it is a typical squared off nut, you can sometimes tap it off and simply turn it around and reglue it.

pepiot basse · #10 01-01-2007, 11:32 AM

take care , it could be a problem with the bridge , depending of how its done(a jb type would be ok for instance ) , the E has to be longer than other strings and its not always easy to do with a reverse guitar , i would say that i just played bass as a lefty for a little more than 35 years and tryed a lot of things