Need a lefty
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Need a lefty
Hi there, I'm in the market for a left handed Westone, any model. I have a Concord II-T and I love it to bits, which is why I dont want to screw around with swapping the nut over and re-stringing it.
If anyone has an unloved lefty or a righty I could swap over as I can't afford a mint one (just got outbid for an ubercheap Thunder on ebay *sadface)
Thanks for any help you can give me.
If anyone has an unloved lefty or a righty I could swap over as I can't afford a mint one (just got outbid for an ubercheap Thunder on ebay *sadface)
Thanks for any help you can give me.
PhilMug- Registered Member
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Re: Need a lefty
where ya located :?:
i've seen a lefty concord on the sacramento craigslist a few times
and btw, welcome to the forum
i've seen a lefty concord on the sacramento craigslist a few times
and btw, welcome to the forum
gittarasaurus- Financial supporter
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Re: Need a lefty
Left handed thunder 1a in Australia....
https://westone.forumotion.com/t2863-meanwhile-here-in-deception-bay
.. Not all that far from me, as it happens.....
https://westone.forumotion.com/t2863-meanwhile-here-in-deception-bay
.. Not all that far from me, as it happens.....
corsair- Senior Member
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Re: Need a lefty
corsair wrote:Left handed thunder 1a in Australia....
http://forum.westoneguitars.net/t2863-meanwhile-here-in-deception-bay
.. Not all that far from me, as it happens.....
...pusher

Re: Need a lefty
PhilMug wrote:Hi there, I'm in the market for a left handed Westone, any model. I have a Concord II-T and I love it to bits, which is why I dont want to screw around with swapping the nut over and re-stringing it.
If anyone has an unloved lefty or a righty I could swap over as I can't afford a mint one (just got outbid for an ubercheap Thunder on ebay *sadface)
Thanks for any help you can give me.
It may sound scary to take the nut off and flip it - it really is not a big deal. Take the strings off, put some tape on the ends of your pliers and pull it off gently. Scrape away the old glue, use some decent wood glue (I'm not super experienced, but works for me) not a lot, just enough to cover the surface, clamp it down for the night and you are done. Cheap & you are all set in 1 day eh
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Re: Need a lefty
Currently on ebay...
Sumpthin' like-a deese??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westone-Electra-X185-Spectrum-LX-guitar-LEFT-HANDED-/300665776421?pt=Guitar&hash=item460113a925
Almost synchronicity but I was down in the Cities tonight at my luthier and a guy walked in looking for an estimate on a refret. When my luth asked what type of guit he said Westone Spectrum MX and quickly added "I'm sure you've never heard of one." The two of us busted out laughing and my wife proceeded to nearly 1.) choked on then 2.) spit out her gum.
My luth assured him he knew all about Westones and could handle it. Then the guy asked if the guitar was worth a refret. When luth looked at me awaiting a reply the guy asked me if I owned the place. Between us we talked him into a fret dress instead as he didn't describe anything needing a refret.
Small world.
Sumpthin' like-a deese??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westone-Electra-X185-Spectrum-LX-guitar-LEFT-HANDED-/300665776421?pt=Guitar&hash=item460113a925
Almost synchronicity but I was down in the Cities tonight at my luthier and a guy walked in looking for an estimate on a refret. When my luth asked what type of guit he said Westone Spectrum MX and quickly added "I'm sure you've never heard of one." The two of us busted out laughing and my wife proceeded to nearly 1.) choked on then 2.) spit out her gum.
My luth assured him he knew all about Westones and could handle it. Then the guy asked if the guitar was worth a refret. When luth looked at me awaiting a reply the guy asked me if I owned the place. Between us we talked him into a fret dress instead as he didn't describe anything needing a refret.
Small world.
Re: Need a lefty
Iceman wrote:corsair wrote:Left handed thunder 1a in Australia....
http://forum.westoneguitars.net/t2863-meanwhile-here-in-deception-bay
.. Not all that far from me, as it happens.....
...pusher...
I prefer "enabler".....


corsair- Senior Member
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Re: Need a lefty
You say po-TAY-to and I say po-TAH-to, John. This "living vicariously thru others" phase is beginning to concern me. You really need to get reunited with your gear, bro.
Have to admit though that "enabler" does roll off the tongue with less baggage there, Dr. Evil.

Have to admit though that "enabler" does roll off the tongue with less baggage there, Dr. Evil.

Re: Need a lefty
I'm based in the south of England. I'm going to give myself a month to try and track down a Westone and after that I'm going to go shopping; my ideal budget is around £100
PhilMug- Registered Member
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Re: Need a lefty
The very best of luck to you with your quest. You have chosen wisely, grasshopper...
The Thunder is a very worthy guitar to hunt down and for £100 you are setting a strenuous challenge for yourself. I'm not saying it cannot be done but that would be something of a hellacious bargain to get one for that little.
From what I have read as far as testimonials from owners easily twice that amount is what one should be worth as a starting price.
The Thunder is a very worthy guitar to hunt down and for £100 you are setting a strenuous challenge for yourself. I'm not saying it cannot be done but that would be something of a hellacious bargain to get one for that little.
From what I have read as far as testimonials from owners easily twice that amount is what one should be worth as a starting price.
Re: Need a lefty
£100 for a thunder isnt out of the question, it wont be perfect though, and probably not a leftie.
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Re: Need a lefty
Well, the Thunder 1a over here is about A$250, which is about 100 quid, and it IS a leftie and is all there and in good nick, albeit filthy!
However, the fly in this particular ointment would be shipping, though I daresay that the neck could be taken off to make an AustralianPost sized parcel?
However, the fly in this particular ointment would be shipping, though I daresay that the neck could be taken off to make an AustralianPost sized parcel?
corsair- Senior Member
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Re: Need a lefty
I'm off to pick up a Dynasty tonight
Is there anything specific to the Dynastys that I should look out for?
It looks like it's missing a locking nut and washer, but I can get that made by a mate.
I will post pictures when I get it home (to feed you peoples apparent addiction lol)

Is there anything specific to the Dynastys that I should look out for?
It looks like it's missing a locking nut and washer, but I can get that made by a mate.
I will post pictures when I get it home (to feed you peoples apparent addiction lol)
PhilMug- Registered Member
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Re: Need a lefty
There's a LH thunder 1A currently on uk ebay, located in Stockton. Just listed as Left handed electric guitar so you need to search including description. £120 with no bids currently. Reasonable price for one that looks to be in pretty good shape.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Left-Handed-Electric-Guitar-/260970836710?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc312f2e6
Hope i've managed to put in a working link!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Left-Handed-Electric-Guitar-/260970836710?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc312f2e6
Hope i've managed to put in a working link!
PDS- Westone Nut
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Re: Need a lefty
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I have lefty Westone Mx from 1985. In good condition:)
I have lefty Westone Mx from 1985. In good condition:)
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