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 Left hand Guitar Playing
Peter from Brisbane asks:
I’m interested in learning the guitar but I am Left Handed. Can I change the strings over?

Masson Music: Good for you if you want to learn and play music. Firstly most major manufacturers make Left Handed Models. The guitars not only have the strings reversed, but the internal structure of the strutting is in mirror reverse to a normal guitar, because the tension is reversed. (Here we are referring to acoustic steel string guitars.) These instruments are a little higher in price than a normal acoustic, as the manufacturer has to do special runs.
You may have to do some research, as not a lot of retailers carry them, but I’m sure they will be able to obtain them for you.
Secondly, you could reverse the strings on a nylon string guitar, as the tension is much less than a steel string. However I would suggest that you take it to your local music store or repair professional to do a good job. He /She will modify the nut and the saddle so the action is playable.


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