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Paul McCartney – the music icon – is a left-handed guitarist. This fact serves as a clear demonstration that being left-handed does not prevent you from becoming a successful guitarist. While it may be slightly more challenging for left-handed players to find the right guitar and adjust to the playing position, ultimately, it is your skill and dedication that lead you to success. Taking guitar lessons is just as easy for left-handed individuals as it is for right-handed students. Furthermore, with numerous online shops available, left-handed guitars are now easily accessible.
Left-handed vs. modified guitars
Some instructors argue that it is better to modify an acoustic guitar to suit the needs of left-handed players. This approach helps in obtaining high-quality instruments, according to these teachers. However, with acoustic guitars , such customization is not only complicated but also expensive. To adjust it for a left-handed guitarist, you would need to restring it in reverse and potentially make changes to the bridge and nut. As you continue to play it with a pick, the body of the instrument can get damaged.
A left-handed acoustic guitar provides a simple solution to all these issues. Nowadays, there are left-handed acoustic guitars available from top brands like Fender. Therefore, purchasing an acoustic guitar specifically designed for left-handed individuals is a better option than modifying a right-handed guitar.
Where to find them
You can purchase left-handed guitars from local shops, but buying online is the best choice. There are several websites that cater directly to left-handed customers. Instrument Pro, musiciansfriend.com, ZZounds, Woodwind and Brass-wind are some of the online shops that offer a wide range of left-handed acoustic guitars. Buying online is not only more convenient but also saves you a significant amount of money.
However, it is generally recommended that in addition to the instrument, you also consider getting left-handed thumb picks and a variety of chord and instructional books.
When purchasing an acoustic guitar for your left-handed acoustic lessons, opt for premier brands like Fender, Hohner, Daisy Rock, and Dean. In most cases, you won’t have to pay any additional shipping charges.
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I love the argument that lefties can’t [play. Almost all of the true legends have learned to play both left and right handed as sometime during their career they have had issues with their hands or fingers that forced them to play differently.
I absolutely agree, Dave! luckily I’m ambidextrous but playing guitar changing hands it’s a lot different thing. What about you?
Manuel, I think for me it is more of a body posture/ shoulder thing that throws me off more than my actual fingers. I kind of compare it to swinging a baseball bat left handed, I think I can hit decently but my power is always on my right. My left hand is so use to playing palms up that when I switch it just doesn’t have the same feel.
Dave, I think it’s clearly correct what you say. Anyway, if you are a huge artist playing right handed, focusing on left hand is “not so important”. It’s an interesting challenge, but not something to get annoyed with.