The Lefty Forum
By popular demand, a Forum section for left-handed Statii players
89 posts | Last Activity on 16-01-2010 07:06 by Phantom NIN
Phantom NIN 16-01-2010 07:06, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Stragely I am left handed and play right handed (not upside down or anything flash). But my choice is even odder as my index finger is only half there (lost it in an accident when I was young) which makes some stretches on the fretboard a real pain.
The only justifaction was that the guy in the music shop didn't have any left handers and I was impatient as a teenager.
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Angry-Canuck 15-01-2010 09:06, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Hmmm, I am willing to try that, it might improve my playing, thanks for the tip Michael!!Responded in Lefty plays Righty
youngjr1 15-01-2010 03:59, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
All of you people are strange....I actually use both hands when playing the bass. 
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jimhutt 15-01-2010 01:11, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Inversely, I'm right handed yet I play a left handed bass. I have an older brother who is left handed. He bought his first 6-string guitar which was, of course, left handed. Being the only guitar in the house I picked it up and started teaching myself how to play bass.From that acoustic 6-string I went on to a proper 4-string left handed bass. From there to a 5-string, and now a 6 string bass. The six-string is my pride and joy and also happens to be a Status S2.
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Fat Rich 14-01-2010 23:27, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
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Danny wrote:
your all freaks of nature.
Lefties are not freaks of nature, but if you mean drummers.....
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Danny 14-01-2010 18:41, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
your all freaks of nature.Responded in Lefty plays Righty
Angry-Canuck 14-01-2010 12:30, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
I am a lefty playing right handed as well, yet I still suck!! Responded in Lefty plays Righty
JonasOfBorg 14-01-2010 01:06, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Another lefty playing right hand here.Same reason as hazb74 plus the fact that my classical guitar teacher could not teach me to play left-handed!!!
(silly sod: opposite you, hence just mirror everything). I am still grateful for that however as I have a very fast fret hand.
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Fat Rich 13-01-2010 09:43, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
I currently have my ride in the normal right hand position but I'm thinking of having a symetrical setup with a different sounding ride on my left too.Are we allowed to talk drums here?!! I often end up talking bass on vdrums.com!
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Silent Fly 13-01-2010 09:38, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
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Fat Rich wrote:
Yup, I'm left handed but play right handed bass and guitar. I also play a right handed drumkit but I don't play crossed (only drummers could think playing with their arms crossed all the time is "normal"
I think for bass and particularly guitar with a pick, it makes perfect sense to have your most dexterous hand on the fingerboard.
Interesting... I am left handed but I play right handed (like Mark King BTW).
As you, when I play drums I play right hand kits but I don't play crossed (the ride is above the high-hat though).
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Fat Rich 13-01-2010 09:33, 14 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Yup, I'm left handed but play right handed bass and guitar. I also play a right handed drumkit but I don't play crossed (only drummers could think playing with their arms crossed all the time is "normal".I think for bass and particularly guitar with a pick, it makes perfect sense to have your most dexterous hand on the fingerboard.
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lefty68 10-07-2009 07:25, 15 years ago
Re: S2Classic Testing the water
Hi,I wipe out some dust of the Lefty Forum!!
I'm testing the water for the sale of this :
If a lefty is interested ,don't hesitate to pm me
Tkx
André
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dreambass 13-02-2009 00:55, 15 years ago
Re: Looking for a nice lefty 4
I'm looking for a nice lefty four to give as a college graduation present to a good young player. I don't have an unlimited budget but cash is available as are several RIGHTY basses. I'm not looking to sell any of the rightys but I might trade one or two to someone who has the correct lefty for my needs. Any leads would be greatly appreciated and you can contact me directly at: hifibass@aol.com or 01.619.887.7799. I'm in NY but any location is fine for the right bass. Thanks in advance. KenResponded in Looking for a nice lefty 4
hazb74 14-09-2008 07:34, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
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GuitarRebel wrote:
Sometimes strange is good.
I'm also a lefty who plays righty, but for a different reason. When I was a lad, left handed guitars were scarce, and when you could find one, they cost a small fortune. I've always considered it an advantage. It blows peoples minds if I flip mine over and start playing upside down left handed.
And I totally understand your lefty comments. However, it's best we keep it low key. We are part of a small, select group known as the Left Handed Brethren, not to be confused in any way with the Right Handed Heathen.
Alright now, if I've unintentionally offended anyone with my bit o humor, hit me with your best shot!
You mean you actually play lefty, on a righty by flipping it upside down???? A mate of mine does that too, you should see the look on people's eyes when he does that.......... I think Jimmy Haslip of the Yellowjackets does it too.
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bassbus 14-09-2008 02:23, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Afence taken! Time I got off it as well. 
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andre 14-09-2008 01:45, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
Well actually I am a lefty and play bass and guitar with my right hand! Maybe we are related ???? Responded in Lefty plays Righty
hazb74 14-09-2008 01:17, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty plays Righty
I just noticed the Lefty Forum...... we left handers rule. Although statistically we die sooner and are stressed out more, we are more creative (Rob must be a lefty in disguise) and slightly more intelligent. At least I'd like to think so......Still on to my main point, I am a left who plays righty...... when I started I borrowed a right handed bass and just went and stayed with it. I also play golf and cricket right handed, but tennis left handed. STRANGE!!!!!!!
I am wondering if there are any others like myself out there......????!!!
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lefty68 15-07-2008 05:32, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty Black Beauty/NS Upright
i haven't seen Camelea here for a long time,@ steve soar: do you planing to order an S2? i guess it will be headless?
here is a pic of mine
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[/img]Excuse me if i hijack the topic,i just want to give you some idea,of what it looks on the Left-side
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Steve Soar 14-07-2008 23:01, 16 years ago
Re: Lefty Black Beauty/NS Upright
Hi Camelea, could you post some more pictures of your Black Beauty and S2 please?Seeing your BB a couple of years ago, made me want a lefty Status. I thought that there were not available in left hand until I saw your pics.
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lefty68 16-01-2008 19:42, 16 years ago
Re: Left handed status
Yep just saw it,but a little overpirced i thinkResponded in Left handed status
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