Left-handed guitars and left-handed bass guitars. What's going on with this?

The guitar has been a popular instrument for many years, and with the rise in popularity of rock n’ roll, it has become even more so. However, in recent years, many popular guitar manufacturers have stopped producing left-handed guitars. This is despite the fact that the number of left-handed people being born is on the rise, and now accounts for 12% of the world’s population.

Furthermore, the way the guitar is played has evolved since its invention. While it was originally considered a “stringed instrument played by strumming”, it is now much more complex, with players using both hands to create intricate chords and melodies. This means that it would make more sense for right-handed people to learn to play left-handed, with their stronger hand on the fingerboard, rather than being forced to play right-handed.

Despite this, marketing and social conditioning have led many people to believe that playing guitar right-handed is the only way to go. This has led to many left-handed people feeling excluded and unsupported in the guitar world. In fact, many major guitar companies have stopped producing left-handed guitars altogether, leaving a gap in the market that is being filled by smaller, boutique builders like Gaskell Guitars.

Gaskell Guitars is a left-handed guitar manufacturer that was created by a left-handed guitarist for left-handed guitarists. They understand the unique challenges that left-handed players face, and they are committed to providing them with high-quality instruments that are tailored to their needs.

If you are a left-handed guitarist or bassist, it is important to support those who support you. By purchasing instruments from companies like Gaskell Guitars, you can help ensure that left-handed players have access to the tools they need to succeed. It is time for the guitar world to recognize the needs of left-handed players and to provide them with the support they deserve.

Manuel Marino

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