Clockwise on a knob is "clockwise" whether or not you use your right or left hand to turn it.
Nearly every electronic device in the world with a knob is based on clockwise-means-more functionality.
Despite the above, Fender has decided for its Lefty instruments that counter-clockwise should mean more.
For the extra 15% markup traditionally paid for Lefty instruments, you would think Fender would use/install reverse-audio taper pots to achieve this. For reasons unknown, they use standard audio tapers from their parts bin, simply wiring the outer lugs in reverse, causing and perpetuating this long-time On/Off condition on brand new Left-handed instruments. Interestingly for Stratocasters, they not only do the same to the pots, but they also use/install Righty knobs from their parts bin where the numbers printed on them are clockwise!
Thankully, there are other manufacturers who actually deliver working Volume and Tone knobs on their Lefty instruments under the dominant clockwise-means-more standard.
For me, I choose to wire my Fenders so that clockwise means more, just like nearly every other electric instrument and amplifier on the planet, and this can be done to them for free, without the need to source and purchase special tapers.
For my next Fender rant, why is it that Fender continues their tradition to not offer Maple fretboards on Lefty basses?
Cheers!
