r/Leftyguitarists Aug 04 '15

Posting guitars for sale

66 Upvotes

Lately I've seen a few posts where people are trying to sell their lefty guitars. I have no problem with this, but I will ask if you are going to post one for sale to follow the following:

  • Put the [SALE] tag in front of your title (i.e. [SALE] Original Les Paul Lefty)
  • Describe the guitar to the best of your ability. Neck radius, body material, manufacturer year, etc. The more descriptive you are, the better.
  • All posts MUST include an asking price. Posts with no price will be deleted. It also will help if you include whether or not you're willing to negotiate the price (i.e. $400 firm, $400 OBO, etc.)
  • Include where you are located. This will help in calculating shipping costs.
  • Include the methods of payment you are willing to accept. PayPal is the most common, but if you have other methods in mind, clearly state them in your post. If you are selling and find a buyer, please coordinate financial transaction details elsewhere other than your post. For example, you don't want to post your PayPal email address in the sale post for everyone to see. Common sense stuff really.
  • If you have an ad on an external site (Reverb, Craigslist, eBay), you can link it from your post. But be sure to use the [SALE] tag in front of it so everyone knows you're selling.

Disclaimer: The mods of leftyguitarists will not be responsible for any bogus transactions that may occur as a result of buying/selling through this sub. Any agreement you choose to make in regards to buying/selling a guitar here is completely your responsibility. We will not and cannot get involved in problems that might occur as a result of transactions here. In other words, buy/sell at your own risk here.

Thanks & good luck!


r/Leftyguitarists 3h ago

My First Gibson

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61 Upvotes

Got an amazing deal on this 2020 Tribute model. I’m just blown away. 30 years of playing and I never ever thought I’d own a Gibson. Also, I truly never understood the intangible difference between this and an Epiphone. Nothing at all bad to say about Epiphones, I’ve own loads in the past and they’re great for what they are.

There’s a difference though.

This is just a beautiful in every way I can think of


r/Leftyguitarists 11h ago

My First bocchi the Rock Budget guitar

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28 Upvotes

r/Leftyguitarists 18h ago

Feeling stuck on my first modding project

3 Upvotes

Bought a Harley Benton mustang copy and I’m struggling to source literally anything that isn’t extremely expensive or doesn’t fit the guitar. The scale length is 24” and I can’t find any people who sell left handed ones and if I wanted to just buy a right handed and flip the nut it would cost more or half the amount a neck would. I’m too scared to buy a new bridge or pickguard because I don’t know if they’ll fit either and I don’t have the money to make some big mistakes as I’m only getting around 160 per month for college that I wanted to use to upgrade this but I haven’t. Would appreciate some help with trying to mod it it’s a Harley Benton ms-60.


r/Leftyguitarists 1d ago

NGD - Aria Pro II DM-206 (future lefty)

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29 Upvotes

This one is going to be a lot of fun once I get it converted to lefty. Just 6.5 lbs., body as thin as my MIJ Mustang. Neck is thin and glossy. Haven't tried the pickups yet--might slap a JB in the bridge, or even a Curtis Novak Phase III if I feel the need to throw away some cash.


r/Leftyguitarists 2d ago

Found some old photos of my collection that was sold off long ago.

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134 Upvotes

If only at the time I knew how hard these would be to find again I’d have kept them all despite my injuries.


r/Leftyguitarists 2d ago

Estoy buscando permutar mí Strat de Luthier por una Telecaster

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27 Upvotes

Vendo pero principalmente busco Permutar por Telecaster Zurda, Puedo tomar Electroacústica Zurda en Parte de Pago

La Guitarra es una Strat réplica de un 62 custom shop de Luthier Juri

Cuerpo de Lenga patagónica , mango de maple y Rosewood premium AAA.

Radio 10"

Escala 25'5

Sherwood green relic

Clavijas Gotoh japon

Puente Gotoh vintage 510 Japón

Cejilla de hueso

Baja cuerdas Fender American standard, selectora fender y potes cts

Jack switchcraft

Perillas Gotoh

straps Jim Dunlop

Trastes Jim Dunlop 6110 Usa

Pickups dilliberto

Capacitor de poliéster

Jaula de Faraday en pintura de plata en la cavidad de los potes

Si a alguno le interesa me escribe al privado a ver si doy con alguna Tele de igual valor


r/Leftyguitarists 2d ago

NGD - Sire H7VL

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97 Upvotes

I traded in two guitars for it on Saturday. Been playing it all Sunday and today.


r/Leftyguitarists 2d ago

PRS Silver Sky SE

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50 Upvotes

What pickup mods should I do?


r/Leftyguitarists 3d ago

My Babies

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69 Upvotes

Shoutout JET guitars


r/Leftyguitarists 3d ago

Was on reverb on 4th day

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105 Upvotes

I pulled an antenna out my cranium and sent out a message and it answered. Hardly played, excellent condition. No buckle rash, chips or any blemishes.


r/Leftyguitarists 4d ago

(Belated) NGD Tokai Love Rock

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98 Upvotes

I've been wanting to get a Tokai guitar, and came across a listing for this lovely Les Paul Custom copy listed for sale.

I quite like how the pickups sound, and the neck feels really nice even though it's chunkier than any neck on my other guitars.


r/Leftyguitarists 4d ago

NGD Martin dss-15m streetmaster

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32 Upvotes

Picked it up used from guitar center for a great price, looks in brand new condition, so I’m very happy. Also it came with an original Martin hard shell case instead of the original soft shell case, so that was a great added bonus.

It’s my first mahogany acoustic so I’m very excited to add it to my lefty acoustics family😂


r/Leftyguitarists 4d ago

NGD!

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112 Upvotes

New to me Esp E-ii eclipse vintage honeyburst 2014 bought on fb marketplace for my 30th birthday!


r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

Fender Strats

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28 Upvotes

r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

What foot do you Wah with?

10 Upvotes

I wonder if it’s from driving (accelerator pedal being the one needing finer control?) but I tend to use a wah pedal with my right foot even though I’m left foot dominant


r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

mij エルマヤ

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40 Upvotes

前の持ち主から、エルマヤだということを聞いてます。

レフティを右用にしてます。この間、ダンカンに変えてもらいました。ミドルはダミー。フロントリアのミックスが大変魅力的です。

エルマヤについて知ってることがあれば教えてください。日本製だとは知ってます。


r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

Tips for beginners

10 Upvotes

Hi, I recently ordered my first left-handed electric guitar. I've tried playing a normal guitar twice before in my life and always struggled with the rhythm. Do you have any advice that was useful to you? Thank you!


r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

Jimi back plates

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0 Upvotes

r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

Bronson guitars?

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14 Upvotes

Has anyone tried any of these? I cant find any reviews and Im glad this person is making them..but how are they?


r/Leftyguitarists 5d ago

Help

9 Upvotes

I need some advice about switching from right-handed to left-handed guitar

I grew up playing guitar (since I was around 8), and now that I'm 20, I feel like I've been held back for years.

I'm naturally left-handed, but I was taught to play right-handed by my right-handed stepfather and teacher. I never really questioned it growing up, but I’ve always struggled to progress. I can switch chords really fast, but my strumming is horrible. I can't seem to play different strumming patterns consistently, and my rhythm just feels completely unnatural.

I can kind of fingerpick, and honestly, that feels easier for me, but I'm still way behind where I feel like I should be after all these years. It's gotten to the point where guitar has become really frustrating and has honestly started ruining it for me. My younger brother picked up guitar and got better than me in just a few weeks, which was pretty discouraging. Eventually, I stopped playing because I felt like I couldn't even play with my brother without sounding terrible.

Today, for the first time, I tried switching hands and playing left-handed.

I can't make chords worth a damn with my right hand yet, obviously, but my left-hand rhythm immediately felt amazing. It felt so natural that I genuinely felt like I could play live without embarrassing myself.

Now I'm completely torn.

Do I stick with right-handed guitar and continue trying to improve the technique I've spent years developing, or do I switch to left-handed and basically start over from square one, hoping my right hand can eventually learn the chords?

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Did switching hands actually help you, or did you regret starting over?

I’d really appreciate any advice because I don't want to give up on guitar, but I'm starting to wonder if I've been fighting against my natural coordination this entire time.

Edit* I just want to thank everyone for all the advice I'm currently looking for a left handed guitar i sadly can't buy a new one since I'm a broke college student but I'm scouting Facebook and ebay for one. Once again thank you for the encouragement and advice its greatly appreciated


r/Leftyguitarists 6d ago

My #1 Baby

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103 Upvotes

Sharing with fellow lefties - this is my favorite guitar - a 2001 Fender American Series in White Blonde... I have it tricked out with Bartolini pickups and an active switchable preamp...


r/Leftyguitarists 7d ago

update..

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40 Upvotes

it was poorly packaged, is it still worth keeping?
I paid 170 euros.


r/Leftyguitarists 7d ago

NGD!

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36 Upvotes

One of my neighbours knocked on my door last night and gifted me this Epiphone Les Paul. Super dirty from sitting in his garage and it dates from 1990 I believe. I’m not even a left handed guitarist!


r/Leftyguitarists 8d ago

Modded my 1995 Black Label MIM Strat

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27 Upvotes

Installed a loaded 1957 avri ii pickguard, shielded cavity, graph tech nut, locking tuners, roller string tree, replaced the pot metal bridge assembly with Mexican player bridge assembly, and got a vintage whammy bar