Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 My little cousin has decided to take up playing guitar. He's only 9 so I've had a look online at some 3/4 sized guitars as I think he'd struggle with a full sized instrument. I'm having a bit of a nightmare though as he's left handed and all the smaller instruments seem to be right handed. Anyone got any idea where I could pick one up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Would it not be better to get him a full size one with a thin neck? That way he won't grow out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Childs-String-Classical-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B002TL9UFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross G Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Or alternatively buy him a 3/4 size from toys r us (they sometimes have the encore 0r squier ones) and then just do a Hendrix and string it backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/190708472831?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeno Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Does he definitely not want to play right handed? I write left handed but play right handed. Decided that it would be easier for buying instruments and also your fretting had should in theory already be a bit stronger/more flexible than a hand that is rarely used before beginning to play guitar.Should say though I am not completely left handed. Play racquet sports right handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I should of mentioned he's looking for an electric guitar but thanks anyway kybosh. I find it shocking that fender have 136 guitars on their website. only six are available left handed!Think I'm going to have to get him a full sized one. Like Chris said, it means he won't grow out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Does he definitely not want to play right handed? I write left handed but play right handed. Decided that it would be easier for buying instruments and also your fretting had should in theory already be a bit stronger/more flexible than a hand that is rarely used before beginning to play guitar.Should say though I am not completely left handed. Play racquet sports right handed.I'm a bit like you but the other way round. I write with my right hand but I play (some) racquet sports left handed and originally played guitar left handed until I got my first guitar and it was a right handed model. I'll ask him tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yeah id double check first how he will play Phil, my cousin is left handed but plays guitar right handed, my brother is the same with Golf, left handed plays right handed. These buggers are always better at stuff like that than us right handers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 ...I think he'd struggle with a full sized instrument. Can I LOL at this? I'm not sure. Guidance appreciated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 originally played guitar left handed until I got my first guitar and it was a right handed model. wut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/left_handed/3204-stagg_s300_34_lh_left_hand_three_quarter_size_electric_guitar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 or : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Westfield-sized-lefthanded-electric-guitar/dp/B004F875KQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 or even : http://www.leihinstrumente.com/Guitars/Electric-Guitars/Ibanez-GRGM21GB-Mikro-Black-left-hand.html?cy=GBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 wutI learned to play at school on a left handed guitar. I only ever really learned the basic chords then my Mum and Dad bought me my first guitar and it was right handed so I just went with it.And cheers Kybosh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'd go for him learning on a right handed guitar, as it will save him so much grief in the future if he wants to keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'd go for him learning on a right handed guitar, as it will save him so much grief in the future if he wants to keep it up. I'm certainly glad that I ended up playing right handed. There doesn't seem to be much choice in the left handed guitar market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 only pooves play left handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'd go for him learning on a right handed guitar, as it will save him so much grief in the future if he wants to keep it up. I would agree , but I would still go for a 3/4 as it will be much easier to start with , they cost pennies really and I'm sure you'll sell it easy when he grows out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm certainly glad that I ended up playing right handed. There doesn't seem to be much choice in the left handed guitar market.My other half is a lefty and the options are super limited, unless you go for a super expensive custom shop or the like. Fender just give you standard Strats or Teles, so good luck if you like some of their more esoteric models. Plus, if you play right handed - and are left handed - you are letting yr good hand to all the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 only pooves play left handed.FALSE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross G Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Plus, if you play right handed - and are left handed - you are letting yr good hand to all the hard work.Never really thought about it that way to be honest. He's had a shot of my tele and he really enjoyed having a go but he did say 'It's the wrong way round for me'. I think I'll have to take him to R'n'B at some point to have a bash at both a right handed and left handed guitar to see what one he's most comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Never really thought about it that way to be honest. He's had a shot of my tele and he really enjoyed having a go but he did say 'It's the wrong way round for me'. I think I'll have to take him to R'n'B at some point to have a bash at both a right handed and left handed guitar to see what one he's most comfortable with.Top Smashing Pumpkins fact of the day: teh b0lly is left handed, but plays right handed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Top Smashing Pumpkins fact of the day: teh b0lly is left handed, but plays right handed.I'm pretty sure Mark Knopfler is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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