Left-Handed Necks vs Reverse Headstock

[Sam H]

What is the difference between left handed and revers headstock? Could I use a right handed neck upside down in order to get a reverse headstock on a lefthanded Stratocaster. Is the neck different other than the dots location?

 

[rauchman]

I'd think the fret marker dots on the side of the neck are left or right hand specific. Can't think of any other differences

 

[Jeremiah]

If it's a neck that uses the side-adjust truss rod mechanism, that will be on the wrong side if you turn the neck upside down.

 

[aarontunes]

I'd think the fret marker dots on the side of the neck are left or right hand specific.

Yes.

If it's a neck that uses the side-adjust truss rod mechanism, that will be on the wrong side if you turn the neck upside down.

Indeed.

Add to these things: the orientation of the nut slots, if it was originally cut for righty.

 

[Sam H]

Thanks, I had not thought of the truss rod issue nor the nut.

 

[Sam H]

Yes.



Indeed.

Add to these things: the orientation of the nut slots, if it was originally cut for righty.

I can replace the nut with lefty nut? Or is the neck itself different