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Post subject: Replace a right handed neck for a left handed?
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:47 pm
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Anyone ever replace a right handed neck for a left one for that reverse headstock look? Can it be done? I have an American strat that took a spill and the headstock is broken.


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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:13 pm
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It's always heartbreaking to hear about a fallen angel. I weep with you, my friend.

I've just invested in a Strat with a reverse headstock. I was trying out a couple Mexicans in store and one of the peeps there suggested I give this freakish little thing a try. I am thankful for that because there was no way I would have given it a try on my own accord. It just so happened that this puppy sounded amazing compared to the other Mexicans. Pickups wound by God himself. :lol:

The point I am trying to get to while I meander through this reply (sorry), is best expressed by the question, 'why in the world would you want a reverse headstock?' It's a real pain to tune, man. Don't get me wrong, I love my new guitar, but the reverse headstock was a sacrifice that had to be made due to budgetary constraints. My bank manager said "Mexican for you, pal".

If you're the type who keeps left-hand necks lying around, then I'd say awesome, very economical of you. But if you're actively thinking of shelling out some cash for a lefty neck, I'd say don't do it. Save yourself. It looks nice and quirky, for sure... makes you go 'awww' the way you would when you see a three-legged dog. But it's just a pain. The tuners are hard to reach and I'm forever tuning the wrong string like a fool. :)

That's my thought on the matter, at least. Hope you get your mistress back on her feet soon.


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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:17 pm
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Right handed it is. Thanks Stone for your insight on the matter.


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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:31 pm
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I will be an advocate of the reverse headstock till the day I stop playing guitar (the day I die or lose a hand).

I bought a Hendrix Voodoo strat and I will never sell it. I love the look, but the string tension changes as well. Affects tone slightly, but that might have something to do with the reverse angled bridge pickup or reverse stagger pickups on my strat. And I think tuning is easier with a reverse headstock, but maybe I'm just used to it.

Regardless, I'm in the progress of building a project strat and I'm going to order a custom reverse headstock neck from Warmoth (licensed by fender, unbeatable quality). I definately recommend it.

The good thing about ordering an actual reverse headstock neck and not just a lefty neck, is that you still have the dot markers on the top of the neck. If you think about it, the dot markers on a lefty neck will be on the underside and you won't be able to see them. Then again, if you never look down while you play this shouldn't be a problem. Reverse headstock necks from Warmoth cost the same as lefty necks, so I would just go with reverse headstock.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:37 pm
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Good looking strat my man!


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Aha,

There you have it. From a man that clearly knows what he's talking about. And I should add that that picture does make me have feelings that I've never had for another man before. :lol:

I was wondering whether having the strings at opposite lengths affected tone in any way. Sweet. I now feel infinitely more justified in my purchase. You rock, man! :D


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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:10 pm
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Aha,

There you have it. From a man that clearly knows what he's talking about. And I should add that that picture does make me have feelings that I've never had for another man before. :lol:

I was wondering whether having the strings at opposite lengths affected tone in any way. Sweet. I now feel infinitely more justified in my purchase. You rock, man! :D


haha and that quote made me laugh like I haven't in a while.

I think the change in string tension definately results in a great change of feel. It's funny at first, but after a while it just feels like that's how it "should" be. And the tone is definately something to be sought after.


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Who cares about the tone any more???? Seeing that picture has left me secure in the knowledge that holding my reverse headstock guitar makes me infinitely sexier. :wink:

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