Damnthatlazlo

Need a bit of advice. I bought my wife a squire lefty strat when she wanted to learn guitar and it really is a stunning bit of art that decorates that corner of the room splendidly. She now wants to learn Bass. I would love it if she did but if it goes the same way then I’m thinking it’ll end up in my collection. I was thinking Höfner shorty, a violin bass, something flipped around to suit the purpose. my question is would it be easy to do? I imagine I’d have to change the nut. Try and get something with less controls, think of where the straps fit. is there anything I’m missing, is this just a daft idea. I really don’t want to shell out bucks if she doesn’t use it. (If she does I’d happily buy her something else.) thanks for reading, appreciate any help. happy wife is a happy life n that.