Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
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Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Said I wasnt gonna build no more XIIs but im bored..
Convinced myself I neeeeed to build a Lefty cos I aint done one before...
I crunched the numbers and it would cost me £900 to build. This is minus the bridge that I already have "£80ish" Could slap a gotoh on there but would need to add another £70ish to the pot.
Would be loaded with..
Musikraft Neck
Custom made plates
NOS Daka Knob
XII Type pups
Custom made Compton aluminium bridge
Gotoh tuners
Do you think It could comand £1000 Not about big profit, just luv seeing a project comng together... still! Id rather not lose money on this one IF I go for it.
These sold in last two months
Gold/brass went for £899 others aroung £800
Another option would be a right hand six string version "or left with reverse headstock" with coronado BnB neck..
Convinced myself I neeeeed to build a Lefty cos I aint done one before...
I crunched the numbers and it would cost me £900 to build. This is minus the bridge that I already have "£80ish" Could slap a gotoh on there but would need to add another £70ish to the pot.
Would be loaded with..
Musikraft Neck
Custom made plates
NOS Daka Knob
XII Type pups
Custom made Compton aluminium bridge
Gotoh tuners
Do you think It could comand £1000 Not about big profit, just luv seeing a project comng together... still! Id rather not lose money on this one IF I go for it.
These sold in last two months
Gold/brass went for £899 others aroung £800
Another option would be a right hand six string version "or left with reverse headstock" with coronado BnB neck..
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Hmmm...I have wondered about getting a twelve...
remember / to kick it over
- sal paradise
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Sorry, forgot to reply to this. I know a couple of us on here are XII curious. (& bass VI, just in case.) Due to the lack of availability, imo anyone who really wants one would do the project themselves. Personally, I’ve thought about flipping one of your builds to a lefty. They look awesome.
You’d be able to sell it for £1k no problem. Probably on Reverb. It might be slow to move though. I sometimes complain about the lack of options available, yet even good SGs, Teles & LPs at great prices can hang around for a long time.
The longer I write this, the more I’m convincing myself to commission it myself. Just don’t know what I’d really do with a 12 string…
You’d be able to sell it for £1k no problem. Probably on Reverb. It might be slow to move though. I sometimes complain about the lack of options available, yet even good SGs, Teles & LPs at great prices can hang around for a long time.
The longer I write this, the more I’m convincing myself to commission it myself. Just don’t know what I’d really do with a 12 string…
I have nothing to offer anybody, except my own confusion?
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Hmm.. its a poser aint it!sal paradise wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:08 pmSorry, forgot to reply to this. I know a couple of us on here are XII curious. (& bass VI, just in case.) Due to the lack of availability, imo anyone who really wants one would do the project themselves. Personally, I’ve thought about flipping one of your builds to a lefty. They look awesome.
Theres obv people out there who dont have time/skills/inclination to build their own and would rather just buy a ready made XII (right hand).
Sold half a dozen similar Fender inspired XII.
Think this thread speaks volumes regarding demand for lefty F XII insired builds..... It aint there.
Thanks! I also think they look awesome.. Kills me each time I sell one
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In two month’s time, I’ll probably change my mind & feel like I deserve a XII. The one on the right is a delicious shade of green…
I have nothing to offer anybody, except my own confusion?
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Errrmmm...you are aware that lefty is just CNC toolpaths flipped over?Nudger wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:54 amHmm.. its a poser aint it!
Theres obv people out there who dont have time/skills/inclination to build their own and would rather just buy a ready made XII (right hand).
Sold half a dozen similar Fender inspired XII.
Think this thread speaks volumes regarding demand for lefty F XII insired builds..... It aint there.
Thanks! I also think they look awesome.. Kills me each time I sell one
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
I must say it is jolly decent of you to spare a thought for us lefties.
Is there a market for this - hard to say for sure, but probably.
Being lefty is what pushed me down the path of custom guitar assembly in the first place, as i couldn’t get what i wanted in any shop. Here’s my XII from a couple of years ago (yes i love it and will take any opportunity to show it off!) https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/v ... 2&start=60
Is there a market for this - hard to say for sure, but probably.
Being lefty is what pushed me down the path of custom guitar assembly in the first place, as i couldn’t get what i wanted in any shop. Here’s my XII from a couple of years ago (yes i love it and will take any opportunity to show it off!) https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/v ... 2&start=60
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Remember this awsone build from my lurking pre OSG days..JVG wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:46 amI must say it is jolly decent of you to spare a thought for us lefties.
Is there a market for this - hard to say for sure, but probably.
Being lefty is what pushed me down the path of custom guitar assembly in the first place, as i couldn’t get what i wanted in any shop. Here’s my XII from a couple of years ago (yes i love it and will take any opportunity to show it off!) https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/v ... 2&start=60
This plus other great threads by ludobag n britfingers and a bunch of others, really inspired me with my "parts build" XIIs
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
How the hell did I miss this??? That’s freaking beautiful.JVG wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:46 amI must say it is jolly decent of you to spare a thought for us lefties.
Is there a market for this - hard to say for sure, but probably.
Being lefty is what pushed me down the path of custom guitar assembly in the first place, as i couldn’t get what i wanted in any shop. Here’s my XII from a couple of years ago (yes i love it and will take any opportunity to show it off!) https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/v ... 2&start=60
I have nothing to offer anybody, except my own confusion?
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
What bridge plate is that in the first post?
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Awesome, pm’d as to not distract from your thread
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Re: Lefty Electric XII Build ( is there a demand ) ?
Do what youd do with any other guitar, rock the fook outa it!sal paradise wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:08 pm
The longer I write this, the more I’m convincing myself to commission it myself. Just don’t know what I’d really do with a 12 string…
I luv a XII through a fuzz, Always tuned down half a step. Makes for great playability.
I decided against doing a lefty.. like you said, could always be flipped.
Got another XII coming outa the stable.. LPB with matching headstock "non hockey" and 48mm nut for those with bigger mits.