is there any way in the world i could have a lefty 7321

tigerotool · #1 10-26-2004, 01:49 AM

i've made all kinds of modifications to my grx20. i don't think i could make anymore modifications to it. i like to tune low and use lots of gain. i had it in drop c but now i just want to keep it in drop d. i love this guitar it's my most prized possesion. so i thought to myself if i really want to tune low (beyond drop d) why not just get a 7 string. after looking at all of the 7 strings that ibanez offers, i would love to own a 7321. it has a fixed bridge and 24 frets which would be perfect cause i hate tremolo matter of fact, i had the tremolo blocked on the grx20 (the guitar-repairman just put a piece of wood in there to immobilize it). it plays like a hardtail now. anyway, is there any way to have ibanez custom make me a left-handed 7321. otherwise i'd have to get a carvin or a schecter.

fettouhi · #2 10-26-2004, 02:59 AM

Only if you are an endorsed artist at Ibanez, then they will make you a custom one. Ibanez did at one point make a lefty 7 string I think it was a RG 7420 (back in 2001

), it had a lo-trs 7 trem

. I've seen one or two on e-bay a while back. Ibanez did make a lefty RG 1077 xl in 2002 for an endorsed artist, that one was on e-bay back in July and lucky me I got it

! The other option you mention gettin a Schecter/Carvin is probably the better and easier choice. Or if you want a complete custom try the LGM banner and have look at their Leviathan guitar. They make 8 string guitars and can do them as lefties. Hope this helps

!

Regards

André

phlame · #3 10-26-2004, 03:18 AM

Just find a used RG7321 and get a different basswood body cut out. ^click on the LGM banner.

Two hands31 · #4 10-26-2004, 08:12 AM

The only option I can think of is tracking down an RG7420L (left handed) and either blocking the trem or getting it modified (fill the trem cavity, install a fixed bridge).

Or go for a full custom. I'm pretty sure both EKG and LGM can do it, and probably will do it for a decent price too.

Societysucks · #5 10-26-2004, 11:55 AM

I can think of cheaper way of doing it.......

learn to play the other way around lol.

Elysian · #6 10-26-2004, 02:50 PM

lol i know a lefty who plays right handed, he can shred the hell out of it too..

tigerotool · #7 10-26-2004, 04:01 PM

just because i play lefty doesn't mean i'm a lefty. the same hand i use to wipe my ass is the same hand i use on the fretboard. i didn't even know that some people played the guitar left handed guitars until i picked up my friend's guitar and started playing with it upside down. i've been playing this way for 2-3 years. i just don't feel natural playing guitar right-handed.

Elysian · #8 10-26-2004, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerotool

just because i play lefty doesn't mean i'm a lefty. the same hand i use to wipe my ass is the same hand i use on the fretboard. i didn't even know that some people played the guitar left handed guitars until i picked up my friend's guitar and started playing with it upside down. i've been playing this way for 2-3 years. i just don't feel natural playing guitar right-handed.

:O weird

tigerotool · #9 10-26-2004, 11:47 PM

while were on this topic, do those companies custom make 5 string basses for lefties?

Two hands31 · #10 10-27-2004, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerotool

while were on this topic, do those companies custom make 5 string basses for lefties?

You can always ask. They are usually up for any challenge as long as they have the time.

tigerotool · #11 10-27-2004, 04:33 PM

i just emailed lgm. i'm waiting for a response.

fettouhi · #12 10-27-2004, 05:55 PM

Good luck dude! LGM is the right guy for the job!

Regards

André

**jim777** · #13 10-28-2004, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

lol i know a lefty who plays right handed, he can shred the hell out of it too..

His name is Steve Morse, right?

tigerotool · #14 10-28-2004, 03:53 PM

he responded. that's way out of my price range. that's like double what i want to pay. for the bass i was thinking along the lines of an ibanez sr bass body not a guitar body. i would probably go the schecter route. buy a lefty omen 7 and buy a set of emg 707 and have someone local install them and set up the guitar. anyway, here's his response.

Hello,
Yes, lefty's are no problem. Pricing for a left hand 7321 would be as
follows:
Body.............$300
Neck.............$325
EMG707's.........$255 (2 pickups)
Bridge...........$75 (fixed hipshot bridge)
Tuners...........$60 (gotoh left hand tuners)
Solid finish.....$200 (pearls or metallics add $25)
Misc electonics..$45 (switch, wiring, jack, etc)
Misc hardware....$45 (knobs, strap buttons etc)
Final ass'y......$65 (full setup, strings)
total............$1370 USD

5 string bass:
Body............$300 (assuming strat or RG type of body, something
similar)
Neck............$475
pickups.........$200? unknown, need to know what type of pickups etc
Bridge..........$120
Tuners..........$70
Solid finish....$200 (pearls or metallics add $25)
Misc electonics.$45
Misc hardware...$45
Final ass'y.....$105 (full setup, strings)
total...........$1560 (approximate, pickups may change cost etc)

**jim777** · #15 10-28-2004, 04:09 PM

Just buy a righty 7321, and get a new lefty body. You can also try EKG guitars, link at the top of the page (though I emailed a request for a quote about 2 weeks ago and haven't heard back yet).

jim