Jimi Hendrix

[CFH]

He had some right handed guitars, but it is my understanding they were restrung for a lefty so that high E was still in the lowest physical position and the low E in the highest position. So he played "normal" in that sense. I have been told that the fact that he played a right handed stratocaster restrung for a lefty contributed to his unique sound, because it somehow affected the tension of the strings.

Yeah, I thought it was implied that he re-strung them so the strings were in the normal position. I don't know anything about it changing the sound of the guitar, I suppose it's possible, but I know that even today left-handed guitars are often hard to find and more expensive that right-handed ones. Kurt Cobain at times played re-strung right-handed guitars for that reason.

If it changed the sound of the guitar wouldn't it be even harder to play?

No, it wouldn't be any harder to play. The mechanical would be the same, the only problem might be hitting the toggle switch by accident. I honestly don't think it would change the sound all that much, Hendrix has a distinct sound as a result of his skill level, style, and technique.

[CutMeMick]

Thanks for sharing JR..
I grabbed the pics.


I posted pictures of The Doors star in the Hollywood walk of fame.
They gave it to them the same day as the PBF-ODLH press conf. which I attended.

[Andre]

Good one thanks.
I think Zappas son Dweezil has reinstated that old Strat that Hendirix burnt on stage once.
I'l go See if I can find where I read that.

[Andre]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAX_YMFcXDs