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After a lot of checking around, I still can't find a 3 X 3 set of left-handed Kluson (or Kluson-style) tuners for the restoration of my 310 JG LH. My questions are: (1) does such a set exist, and (2) if not, do I use a right-handed set and have the tuners work 'backwards'?

Any help will be appreciated, folks, as this is driving me nuts!

This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

"Damn it Jim, I'm being serious!"

Are the Klusons the 'vintage' ones as fitted on 360v64s, 350v63s etc. Gary?

If so, I fitted a set of Gotoh locking tuners to my 360v64 that have the exact same footprint as the Klusons and are almost identical in appearance. I recall seeing a reference to left-handed guitars in the instructions, so if you want some more info I can provide you with the model number and the info regarding 'lefties'.

I bought the tuners sight unseen from an Australian dealer after a recommendation from an Aussie forumite and I can tell you, they are great!

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

At the same place that you'd get a left handed guitar strap.

rickenbrother wrote:

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

At the same place that you'd get a left handed guitar strap.

They sell left-handed amps there to, Joey!

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

rickenbrother wrote:At the same place that you'd get a left handed guitar strap.

I checked with my source of left-handed straps; he doesn't have any left-handed strings.

doctorwho wrote:... My questions are: (1) does such a set exist, and (2) if not, do I use a right-handed set and have the tuners work 'backwards'?

Any help will be appreciated, folks, as this is driving me nuts!

Based upon my limited experience, I believe that you would have to "use a right-handed set and have the tuners work 'backwards." The only left-handed specific tuners I've ever seen are the "six-in-a-line" used by F****r.

Maybe Leftybass and/or Leftyguitars will chime in.

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

You used to be able to get them from RIC, but they don't take left handed orders anymore.

epitreture wrote:You used to be able to get them from RIC, but they don't take left handed orders anymore.

Everyone's always picking on us lefties... It's like they think we're sinister or something...

gregga41 wrote:

rickenbrother wrote:

jps wrote:This begs the question: where can I get left handed strings?

At the same place that you'd get a left handed guitar strap.

They sell left-handed amps there to, Joey!

I'm glad you asked that Greg, because they are now having a weekend special. Buy a left handed amp and they will toss in (southpaw of course), a left handed guitar cable and some left handed picks for free.

Richard and Howard, thanks for the useful information.

Peanut Gallery, thanks for grins and chuckles!

PM sent, Doc!

doctorwho wrote:After a lot of checking around, I still can't find a 3 X 3 set of left-handed Kluson (or Kluson-style) tuners for the restoration of my 310 JG LH. My questions are: (1) does such a set exist, and (2) if not, do I use a right-handed set and have the tuners work 'backwards'?

Any help will be appreciated, folks, as this is driving me nuts!

Gary, they do exist for basses.....my '69 and '79 4001s both have left-handed Kluson tuners---they turn clockwise when tuning up to pitch. I have never seen a wavy Grover that was geared left-handed.....nor any guitar tuner other than on a Fender that could be had left-handed.