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Old 02-27-2003, 08:02 PM
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Cool ost to switch to lefty?

anyone have an idea what it would cost to switch a righty over to a lefty (just the nut and bridge for now)??
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Old 02-28-2003, 06:47 AM
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The cost depends on whether you'll need a new bridge. Figure $60-100 if not, $200-400 if so. Of course, to really play and sound right you need to disassemble the bass and switch the bass bar and soundpost. But that would be permanent...
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