Stagg 25017782 Bluegrass Left-Handed Mandolin

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Due to their much lower price, an A-Style left handed mandolin is going to be the best choice for new southpaw players wanting to dip their toes in the water. Whether you are after a solid body or a semi-hollow, take a look at what we currently have available or get in touch to find out more about our left handed electric guitars. With only around 10% of the world’s population being left-handed, the demand for left-handed guitars is naturally lower compared to right-handed models. Additionally, many left-handed guitarists often adapt and play right-handed guitars instead. As a result, the production volume of left-handed guitars is significantly lower, leading to higher manufacturing costs per unit. First and foremost, we are guitarists, and we want other players to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set, ease of use and durability to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best left-handed guitars on the market right now.

Searching for the best left handed mandolin, but unsure where to start? This in-depth guide should clue you in on all you could ever need to know! Why should right-handed guitar players have all the fun? The world can be hard enough on lefties, whether that’s trying to write over an uncomfortable ring-bound pad, using a can-opener or using a tape measure with upside-down numbers. We’ve made it easier for you to find all the instruments a left-handed guitarist could ever need. Gigbag. Protect your mandolin when traveling to lessons or gigs with a good case or padded gig bag. A great budget option is this Donner gig bag. Obviously, your best option is going to be finding a good mandolin tutor. However, not all of us can afford pricey one-on-one lessons, and there’s no reason why you can’t teach yourself using free resources such as video lessons on YouTube.At the time of writing, the most affordable left-handed mandolin is the Vangoa VMA10. Unless you hit up the second-hand market, that is! For just a little extra money compared to the Vangoa above, we can look at the Stagg M20 left handed Mandolin. Like the Vangoa, this is an 8-string A-style model in a burst finish and it carries similar specifications. Read more about our rating system, how we choose the gear we feature, and exactly how we testeach product. Related buyer's guides

So, you’ve got your new mandolin and a bunch of shiny accessories – now what? At this point it would probably make sense to learn how to make some sweet, sweet music, right? The answer to this question is very similar if it was a right-handed player asking it. Although the choice is slightly less extensive for a leftie, a left-handed beginner should still consider a few basic factors when selecting their first guitar. You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Whilst you can learn to play a right-handed guitar upside-down like Eric Gales or MonoNeon or restring a right-handed guitar like Jimi Hendrix, you’ll have a much easier time learning on a guitar designed for left-handed playing.F-Style mandolins (sometimes referred to as Florentine mandolins) are instantly recognizable thanks to their luxurious body scroll and points, generally accompanied by additional lavish appointments. Here at Guitar World, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything guitar related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides. They were introduced by Gibson in the early 20th century, and most modern designs are based on these original instruments. The points on the bottom of the mandolin have a small impact on the sound produced, and also provide a handy resting point for when playing seated. F-Style mandolins are generally most popular amongst country, bluegrass, and roots-style players. We have a great selection of affordable and practical lefty models from Squier, Yamahaand Ibanez, perfect for beginners or aspiring intermediate players. These low-priced instruments will give you a rich choice of tones and great playability - all you'll need tofind your style! I would suggest that if you decide to go the self-taught route, make sure to supplement with a good beginner book to ensure that you have a little structure in your education. A great book is Mandolin Primer for Beginners by Bert Casey, which includes free access to online video lessons.