String a right handed bass left handed

[timboZ]

I have a P-Base that I am thinking of stringing left handed.
I am left handed but and am learing to play right handed. I dont think I have been progressing on my playing so I think I am going to give left handed a try.

I plane on replacing the nut but will the split pick up be a problem?

 

[apl]

I have a P-Base that I am thinking of stringing left handed.
I am left handed but and am learing to play right handed. I dont think I have been progressing on my playing so I think I am going to give left handed a try.

I plane on replacing the nut but will the split pick up be a problem?

It might sound cool like Jimi's backwards pups.

 

[ez_willis]

It might sound cool like Jimi's backwards pups.

Doyle Bramhall II from the Fabulous T-Birds/Arc Angels plays that way, too.

 

[Dani Pace]

There shouldn't be any problem with the pups. Just don't forget to reverse the saddles and set (or have set) the intonation. The pickup configuration might make a very slight difference in tone but it should not be enough to be the least bit concerned about. You will probably need to adjust the pickup height a little to balance volume across the strings. You might even like it better.

 

[timboZ]

I am in the process of replacing the bridge and pickups. So I know it will have to be setup when finished.

My main concerns is with the split pickups.

 

[Light]

My main concerns is with the split pickups.

Don't worry about it.



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