The Ibanez RG370DXL Left-Handed Guitar- A Worthy Descendent of Steve Vai’s JEM?

If you’re a left-handed guitarist looking for a guitar specifically-designed for the metal or hard rock player, then the left-handed Ibanez RG370DXL is one of the guitars you should be considering. When I think of killer guitars for playing metal and hard rock, Ibanez is one of the first brands I think of, and many […]

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Review: Epiphone G400 Left-Handed SG Electric Guitar

What Will $364 Buy A Left-Handed Guitar Player? When it comes to left-handed guitars, they sometimes don’t quite live up to the billing given to their  right-handed counterparts. This definitely isn’t the case with the left-handed Epiphone G400 SG, which features 2 Alnico-V humbuckers, a mahogany body, and a rosewood fingerboard. It is a non-tremolo […]

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Review Left-handed Fender Standard Jazz Bass

The left-handed Fender Standard Jazz bass strikes the perfect balance between tone and price. Being a Fender (and not some off-brand axe), this bass will hold its value, though maybe not as well as its American-made counterpart. Tone-wise, this bass is pretty close to its American counterpart. Like 90% close. Your nonmusician friends will never […]

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5 Problems With Being a Left-Handed Guitar Player

There are definite benefits to being a left-handed guitar player, but also some difficulties. Even though people like Paul Mccartney, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain were well-known left-handed guitar players, lefties will forever get the short end of the proverbial stick. Because there are fewer of us, there will always be fewer left-handed instruments available to […]

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5 Benefits of Being a Left-Handed Guitar Player

What are the benefits of playing guitar left-handed…as opposed to being a left-handed person playing a right-handed guitar? Check out this article for more…

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How to Convert a Standard Guitar to a Left-Handed Guitar

Do you want to convert a right-handed guitar to a left-handed guitar? Maybe you have found a cheap right-handed guitar and want to change the strings. Maybe you’re not sure if you even want to play guitar but want to try out a right-handed guitar first. I understand your dilemma. I’ve owned several converted left-handed […]

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Bass Lesson: Play Faster by Playing Softer

This bass lesson helped me improve my speed, stamina, and dexterity. The lesson is simple: when you play softer, your playing is stronger because your effort is reduced. The approach is two-fold. Upgrade your gear and back off! When I started playing bass I made the mistake of buying the cheapest gear I could get: […]

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5 Left-Handed Basses Under $1,500

Left-handed basses cost a little more than guitars. Why? Less demand, higher production costs, who knows. Whatever the cause, if you’re going to buy a quality instrument, you’ll need to spend a little more. Remember, a quality bass is an investment and should serve you for years to come. 1. Standard Left Handed 4 String […]

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5 Left-handed electric guitars for under $1,000

1. Les Paul Custom Left Handed Electric Guitar (Ebony) Epiphone recaptures the magic of Gibson’s original Les Paul Custom, a guitar considered the peak of perfection in both aesthetics and playability. Features include: Gold tone hardware and the pearl split diamond logo inlay. Mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard with block inlays; bound neck, body and headstock. […]

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Finding a Righty to Convert to a Left-Handed Guitar

Converting a righty guitar to an electric left-handed guitar might seem like a good way to save money and help you find a cheap left handed guitar, but this process is not without problems problems. Let’s look at the things you’ll need to consider if you decide to purchase a right handed guitar and convert […]

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