Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar - Right Way to Play Lefty

By Brian Jr Green   

Paul McCartney---the music icon is a left handed guitarist. This is a proof of the fact that being a lefty can not stop you from becoming a successful guitarist. True that from finding the right guitar to getting used to a playing position becomes a bit more difficult for lefty players, it is ultimately your talent and dedication that can take you to the top. Taking guitar lessons is as easy for the lefties as it is with the right handed students. Moreover with so many online stores out there, left handed guitars are easily available these days.
Left handed versus adjusted guitar
Some instructors maintain that it is better to readjust an acoustic guitar to suit the needs of lefty players. This helps in finding out the best quality instruments, maintain these school of teachers. But with acoustic guitars, this kind of customization is not only difficult, but expensive as well. To suit it to the needs of lefty guitarist, you have to first string it backwards. Then the bridge and nut of the guitar would have to be replaced too. As you continue to play it with a pick, the body of the instrument may get maimed.
A left handed acoustic guitar is an easy solution to all these problems. These days you can get lefty's acoustic guitars from the leading brands like Fender. Thus buying an acoustic guitar specially made for the southpaws make a better solution than readjusting a right handed guitar.
Where to find
You can buy left handed guitars from the local stores. But buying online is the best option. There are a number of websites that directly cater to the lefty's clientele. InstrumentPro, musiciansfriend.com, ZZounds, Woodwind and Brasswind are some of the online stores that stock huge amount of left handed acoustic guitars. Buying online is not only most convenient, but it also saves a lot of you money.
However it is recommended that along with the instrument, also consider buying left handed thumb picks and a range of chord and instruction books.
While buying an acoustic guitar to suit your left handed acoustic lessons, choose from the leading brands such as Fender, Hohner, Daisy Rock and Dean. In most of the cases, you won't have to pay any extra shipping charges.
If you are a beginner, you can set out a budget of $200 to $400 for getting a good quality guitar. As you progress on your lesson, you can consider investing in more expensive brands like Washburn or Gibson---it may cost you anywhere between $1000 and $1,200.

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HONDO 4-STRING BASS GUITAR - RIGHT HAND

This  a Hondo 4-string bass guitar. This guitar has typical wear like dings, chips, light scratches, and wear on frets. There is no model number or any other information listed on this bass. Stands approximately 44" tall.

How To Properly String A Right-Handed Guitar For Left-Handed Playing

By Charlie Beers


For those who want to do it right, this is not a simple job. First, you'll have to cut a new nut, one that's intended for left-handed playing. The reason is that a low E string is not meant to rest in the nut slot for a high string. In most cases, it won't even fit, since the slot is simply too small. Conversely, the slot for the low E string is far too wide for the high E string, which will move around in the groove, thereby creating unstable tuning. The same scenario applies to the other four strings, so -bottom line-cut a new, left-handed nut.
Secondly, not all right-handed guitars can be string for left-handed playing. Some Gibson-style guitars have one-piece "wrap-around" intonation bridges or two-piece Tune-O-Matic bridges that are installed on a slant or angle. When the guitar is flipped upside down for left-handed playing, the intonation points on the bridge won't be the same as those for right-handed playing, and the saddle adjustments for each string won't compensate an equal amount for all six strings because of the slanted positioning of the bridge.
Fender guitars string lefty very well, because Strats, Teles, Jags, and other used music guitars, have bridges that sit straight across the guitar's body. When one of these guitars is flipped upside down, the inherent intonation points don't change at all, and the intonation can be fine-tuned by using six equally compensating adjustable intonation saddles. If the guitar is properly intonated for right-handed playing, the intonation saddles will look like a mirror image of them when set up for left-handed playing. The high E string saddle will now act as your low E string saddle and need to be adjusted back, away from the neck joint. Respectively, the low E string saddle will now act as the high E string saddle and to be adjusted forward, toward the neck joint. Ultimately all the intonation saddles will need to be repositioned for proper left-hand intonation, but the two E string saddles will require the most adjustment.
These same procedures apply if the guitar in question is a traditional acoustic. But since most acoustic don't have individual intonation saddles, a new intonation bridge will need to be installed to achieve the same compensation for the intonation points as described for electrics.
Active vs. Passive guitar pickups: is it worth the money to get Active?
Simply stated, active electronics employ tone circuit (which consists of capacitors and resistors) with a power source, such as a 9-volt battery, to help shape an instrument's sound and tonal capabilities. Passive electronics use a tone circuit without the aid of voltage.
Are active electronics worth the extra money? It depends on what you want to use them for. You have to know what active and passive circuits sound like and which on you prefer. For instance, active electronics can do a lot to shape the tone of a bass guitar. By the same token, active electronics on a guitar tend to sound sterile and cold (to some ears), whereas passive electronics convey a more organic tone.
Amps, too, can have active or passive tone circuits. I own a couple amps with active tone circuits, and the range of attenuation available from the tone controls is wide and impressive. Am I telling you that amps with active tone circuits are better than those with passive tone circuits? No-it's totally a matter of personal preference and what's right for you. If you feel active electronics help you express yourself better and make more of a personal statement, whether they're in a bass, a guitar or an amp, then they're worth the extra dough. On the other hand, if you've heard them and tried them, and you're not impressed, save your money.
Charlie is the owner of Gear-Vault.com. and Gear-Monkey.com. Both sites are geared toward the music community. Gear-Vault.com is a newly launched music gear auction. Gear-Monkey.com is a music talk forum. Both sites reflect his love for music.
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WARWICK $$ NT 4-STRING BASS BUBINGA MINT

UP FOR AUCTION IS A FABULOUS 2007 WARWICK CORVETTE $$ NT. 4-STRING BASS SERIAL NUMBER B 133363 07 WHICH IS IN 9.9 MINT CONDITION WITH ONLY LIGHT SIGNS OF CAREFUL USE. THE INSTRUMENT WAS PLAYED VERY LITTLE IN A SMOKE-FREE HOME. FEATURES INCLUDE MEC PAS. MM/MM PICKUPS, NATURAL OIL FINISH, BLACK HARDWARE, MEC ACTIVE 2-WAY ELECTRONICS, BUBINGA BODY AND MAPLE NECK, WENGE FINGERBOARD, WARWICK 2-PIECE BRIDGE, WARWICK MACHINE HEADS. SHIPS IN GIG BAG WITH WARWICK USER KIT, SHIPPING WILL BE $50 IN THE LOWER 48. I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER EBAY LISTINGS.

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Music Man Bongo 4-String Bass Guitar, with 2 Humbuckers

The Music Man Bongo 4 String Bass with 2 Humbucker Pickups has a totally killer design, sounds incredible with its basswood body and dual humbuckers. It boasts a rosewood fingerboard, 5-bolt neck joint, 4-band EQ, continuous pickup balance, Schaller BM tuners, tapered string posts, Hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles, easily accessible truss rods, matching headstock, and a body cavity shielded with graphite acrylic resin coating.
This guitar has has very limited use, and not a scratch to be found. The winning bidder of this auction will undoubtedly be very pleased just to open the case and see what I mean when I said the pictures do not do it justice. Then when you plug it in and hear the tremendous sound this guitar puts out, you will be beside yourself.

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