A lot of people ask me whether or not you need to use a left handed electric guitar as a left handed person and the answer to this is a resounding NO! While you do not have to it is easier because your dominant hand is strumming the strings which is more comfortable for most people. With that said, if you learn to play on a standard right-handed guitar, there is absolutely nothing wrong with continuing the way you have been as long as you are comfortable and enjoy playing that way. I am ambidextrous and I have been playing the piano since I was three so I can actually play either lefty guitars or righty guitars and, while I am more comfortable with a righty guitar, I have no problem at all with a lefty guitar.

When you are trying to find a good left handed electric guitar, you should apply all of the same rules that you would for a regular electric guitar. Price, quality, craftsmanship, sound, and appearance are all things that you should take into account. Just because it is left handed is no excuse for a poor instrument. Below I list a number of excellent options for anyone looking for a left handed electric guitar covering a number of different price ranges.

Epiphone Les Paul Standard Left-Handed Electric Guitar

This is the lefty guitar version of my personal favorite electric guitar. I love the Gibson Les Paul and the Epiphone version gives you a phenomenal instrument for a much lower price. This is the best guitar, in my opinion, for under $1000 and matches the sound of many significantly more expensive guitars. Not to mention, it is absolutely gorgeous. You can buy this guitar for about $560 bucks.

Dean VX Solid Body Left Handed Electric Guitar, Classic Black

Dean makes some seriously good electric guitars and this is one of their better guitars in my opinion. In fact, I own one of these myself. You will be hard pressed to find another guitar in this price range that is as good as a dean and it’s also extremely good looking. There isn’t really too much to say about this guitar and that is a good thing. The instrument sounds great, plays really well, and at about $270, this guitar gives you some serious instrument for your money.

Left Handed Guitar Package SX RST BK Left w/GA1065

For those of you just starting out and looking to get a good left handed electric guitar with all the bells and whistles that you need to start jamming right away, this is a great place to start. While the guitar is not as good as one of the two I list above, it is a solid instrument that gives you room to grow and provides you with everything you need to start right away. This nice entry level package will have you jamming for about $120.

Additionally, if none of those strike your fancy, feel free to swing on over to our store page powered by Amazon where we have numerous left-handed options for you to choose from.

One of the great things about the electric guitar is that it is the definition of a cool instrument. Your child will LOVE having an electric guitar and everyone loves and envies someone who can play. Many people take up playing the guitar just because guitarists get such popularity from playing. In addition to your child wanting to play the instrument and being able to play and all of the benefits associated with being able to play an instrument, there is also the wonderful bonus that you get to change the volume on an electric guitar. You can turn down the amp so that it is not loud at all and will not disturb the rest of the family when your kid is practicing.

Being able to play an instrument gives many advantages to a child. Playing an instrument and taking lessons teaches a child discipline and shows them the value of hard work. Progress is steady and they learn that by putting in the time and effort that they will be rewarded for those efforts. It has also been scientifically proven that children who learn to play a musical instrument do better in school than those who do not. There are so many benefits for children playing instruments there is almost no reason to not have your child play one. A kids electric guitar will be good for you, good for your kid, and your kid will enjoy it and thank you for it. There are a number of kids electric guitars and kids electric guitar kits in the store page.