Stagg 25017782 Bluegrass Left-Handed Mandolin

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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? Left handed guitars are not an afterthought at guitarguitar. With electric guitars from household names like Fender, Gibson, ESP and Epiphone to boutique brands including LSL, Suhr, Mayones and Duesenberg you can expect to find an excellent level of choice. 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!

For many years left-handed guitars have often been higher priced than their ‘righty’ counterparts, but why is this? Do guitar brands have a vendetta against their left-handed brethren? Well, perhaps, but it’s mostly due to manufacturing costs and demand. 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. Some of the most influential guitarists of all time have been left handed - Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Tony Iommi...the list goes on! Here at Andertons Music Co. we offer a wealth of options for the lefties among us - there's something to suit every style and level of ability!

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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! 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. Which style is best? Although there is little variance between designs in terms of tones produced, there are some key differences between each style. Left-handed mandolins are truly a niche within a niche, so you won’t be surprised to discover that beginner lefty instruments are few and far between.

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. Read more about our rating system, how we choose the gear we feature, and exactly how we testeach product. Related buyer's guides 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! 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.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. 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. 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.