syk0t1k wrote: So ive been scouring the web for resources on all things lefty guitar related, essentially getting the lay of the land learning all the different terminology etc i must say wow its alot to take in as a complete beginner, and rather overwhelming at times.

From the advice i have received from various sources i have decided to buy new and something that is suited for the style of music which i ultimately want to play and something that i shouldn't have to change after a year or less.

For an example of the type of music i want to play please search "Ryan Siew Music" on Youtube that is exactly the style and sound im after. Truly talented kid although his youtube vids are all covers he does write his own music aswell. Sorry i cant link to youtube due to work access limitations...

One particular model that keeps popping up all over the place is the Ibanez RG370DXL can anyone offer any input?
An SA online store listed on these forums has it for R3500.00 only thing i dont like is the Trem i dont think ill ever need or use it imo.

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/eg_page13.php?area_id=4&data_id=88&color=CL01&year=2013&cat_id=1&series_id=147

Forgive my ignorance if evident ? this is all new to me!!

doc-phil wrote: I'm left handed. I wanted a guitar for approximately 5 years before I actually got one. I knew being a lefty would be a hassle, and at the time, I'm not sure of whether the same applies today, left handed guitars were much more expensive and fairly rare.

I therefore practiced air guitar as a right handed player (meaning every time I imagined having my dream guitar in my hands I imagined myself playing it right handed) until I tricked my mind into thinking I could only play right handed. I now can only play right handed and wouldn't dream of playing left handed.

Do the same - mind over matter 8)

syk0t1k wrote:

doc-phil wrote: I'm left handed. I wanted a guitar for approximately 5 years before I actually got one. I knew being a lefty would be a hassle, and at the time, I'm not sure of whether the same applies today, left handed guitars were much more expensive and fairly rare.

I therefore practiced air guitar as a right handed player (meaning every time I imagined having my dream guitar in my hands I imagined myself playing it right handed) until I tricked my mind into thinking I could only play right handed. I now can only play right handed and wouldn't dream of playing left handed.

Do the same - mind over matter 8)

The problem is i picked up the habit of turning a righty upside down so now it cannot be undone.. trust me ive tried learning right handed my left hand works the frets fine but the right hand just does not translate what my brain is telling it to do...

Left handed guitars are still relatively rare so i have learnt in the past few days, in SA that is. Ive decided to import from the US. Does anyone have any experience on this? Im wondering what customs will cost before i buy. Shipping already is costing $170 alone...

IceCreamMan wrote:before you do that go down to the music stores in kzn and see what they have, get a feel for what sounds good and what looks good and a feel for the various guitars that are available in left handed format.... then mebbe pop up to jhb and check out music connection and marshall music in woodmead who each a small selection of lefties..... I know marshall had some left handed epi LP's not so long ago. Also check out some of the Tokai lefty customs that are floating around in wine red colour. check out as many guitars as you can before pulling the trigger on an import ..if you oing to import checkl out the used gear on musiciansfriend.....also keep an eye on gumtree , there is always a couple available.

Also speak to Gavin @ TOMS in sandton...they are the Ibanez importers as I understand it so can make a plan for you if that is specifically what u want...

you should only pay VAT on guitars , 14% and a small customs fee of like 25 rand or something.