A Left Handed Electric Guitar Makes A Great Gift

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In the past, left hand electric guitar players had to settle on a standard guitar. This would need to be flipped over, the strings reversed, and the tuning keys oriented accordingly. While this works, most guitars are made to look a certain way and if you flip it over, it appears upside down and backwards.

Thanks to the people who have come up with the idea of  guitars made for left handed people, its no longer a problem for left handed electric guitar players. Now you can shop a wide selection of left handed electric guitars and have the instrument of your dreams. Stand warned-the selection can be great and the price range is varied. Let's look at a few.

Les Paul Special II

Like the Epiphone Les Paul Special II in a Heritage Sunburst finish. First, this is a beautiful left handed electric guitar resembling the trademark Cherry Burst by Gibson. Sound is passed through two double coil humbuckers pickups as well as single master tone and volume controls. The only difference is the placement of the three position pick up switch.

This happens to be my guitar of choice. I have used it for many years both in studio and in live performance. The LP Special II has never let me down and can growl like a bear or purr like a kitten. Does it all and more -  at a price that even I could afford outright.

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Epiphone Les Paul

Maybe you want a more classic looking Les Paul. Then you can look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Ebony. This left handed electric guitar has the looks of a Gibson LP including the trademark white pick guard and the pickup switch located in the upper corner next to the neck.

Same scale neck, same sound possibilities and controls in a package that is affordable to any player at any level. A lot of guitars are available readily but some may just be difficult to purchase. Both these LP's are made by Epiphone which is a subsidiary of Gibson. Mine has a standard Gibson LP neck.

Les Paul

Then there is the Les Paul EVO in the Tiger Eye finish by Dean. At a price that is a bit higher than the LPs from Epiphone, Dean makes a fantastic left handed electric guitar. Equipped with a mahogany neck for fabulous sustain, Grover tuners and Dean's own Zebra pickups, this is one of the hottest left handed electric guitars I have seen. It sounds great, takes you where you want to go and looks beautiful on stage.

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Dean Razorback

If you simply need a greater quality instrument, try the Dean Razorback Explosion graphic finish. This axe is simply the best hands down for metal, rock and/or hardcore players everywhere. The eclectic body design resembles the Dimebag Darrell series and is a tremendous sonic attack dog! Has a razor blade at the 12th fret and the headstock matches the body paint.

Should I Choose A Left Handed Electric Guitar?

Yes, there are many reasons for purchasing a left handed electric guitar. They look  great and sound great,  that is why so many great musicians use them. Why not join this exclusive club and make a left-handed electric guitar your next purchase?