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Convert Lefty Guitar to Righty?

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(@Anonymous)
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Would it be difficult to convert a Lefty acoustic guitar to a righty? It is a cutaway Ovation. I have noticed that they are a lot cheaper on eBay and thought if Hendrix could do it why can't I! 8)

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(@blackzerogsh)
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I think youd run into some problems.

- wouldn't the cutaway be on the wrong side now?

- The nut is cut to fit the strings from thicker---->thinner, you will have to reverse it.

-The same goes for the bridge, you will need to rearrange the saddles.

I think it's too much work, as you can pick up a new righty guitar, it will be another excuse for you to add another guitar to the collection 8)


   
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(@Anonymous)
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DUH! :oops: :oops: :oops: I totally forgot about the cutaway being on the wrong side! If it was a dreadnought then it would be easier...

thanks!


   
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(@blackzerogsh)
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thats why im here 8)


   
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this thread set my therapy back 15 years :wink:

#4491....


   
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(@blackzerogsh)
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lmao :lol:

we all make mistakes, some people just make worser ones than others


   
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