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Post subject: Left handed or Left out?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:10 am
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I don't want to sound like I'm knockin Fender. I'm not. I enjoy playing on Fender guitars. I just don't understand what the big deal with offering the more obscure models in a south paw form really is. I've asked this question at guitar shops, shows, and to dealers and have gotten the answer that the demand is too low to justify the production of guitars such as the Mustang, Jazzmaster or the Jaguar. I probably shouldn't sound off until I have a full understanding of why lefty players seem left out, but it seems (at least to me) that we are. If anyone knows anything about this topic, or feels the same way let me know. Again, not knocking Fender, I'm just bored with Stratocasters


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Post subject: Re: Left handed or Left out?
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:02 am
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I don't want to sound like I'm knockin Fender. I'm not. I enjoy playing on Fender guitars. I just don't understand what the big deal with offering the more obscure models in a south paw form really is. I've asked this question at guitar shops, shows, and to dealers and have gotten the answer that the demand is too low to justify the production of guitars such as the Mustang, Jazzmaster or the Jaguar. I probably shouldn't sound off until I have a full understanding of why lefty players seem left out, but it seems (at least to me) that we are. If anyone knows anything about this topic, or feels the same way let me know. Again, not knocking Fender, I'm just bored with Stratocasters


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Actually, what the dealers have told you is the truth. And then you have the, "turncoats" like me who are lefty but learned to play righty, in part because of this, which indeed perpetuates the problem.

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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:23 am
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There's always the Dick Dale and Jimi Hendrix methods.


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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:17 am
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I agree, with you. Stratocasters are basically a flawless design. I would just like to have more options. I had bought a Super sonic and re-strung it, flipped the nut, and went one step further by re-routing it. I filled in the original routing with body filler and altered the pick guard. I painted it and overall it's really cool, and to my knowledge it's the only one like it. I have it disassembled right now so I can change the color..... I just can't decide what color to paint it. :lol:


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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:46 am
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Orange. This is not up for debate.


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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:51 pm
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Orange is a definite possiblity. I'll have to find the right shade. It was blue. I have a picture of it. My son is playing it. I have to find out how to post a photo to this site


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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 1:00 pm
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I believe I just said that this was not up for debate. :?


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Orange it is. If I don't like it I'll just change it again. One more problem solved. :lol:


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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 1:24 pm
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Lol. I actually just really love the orange look. I want an orange Cyclone=\


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