DZA Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Gibson guitars are works of art but I've never seen anything more beautiful than the Slash Les Paul Standard Anaconda Burst! Unfortunately for me and thousands of other lefty's who might want to buy one there is no left handed version, I've asked Gibson and they've said they don't make them. Considering 10% of guitarists are lefties (including subjectively the 2 greatest ever, both of which have signature Gibson guitars) surely it would be in Gibson's interest to offer left handed versions on new release guitars? Even Hendrix's 67 SG Custom only comes in a righty which I know he played upside down with all the knobs in the way but that was 50 years ago. He's a left handed guitar god so honour him. Please Gibson, make a leftie Anaconda Burst along with some other models and show us some leftie love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 @DZA unfortunately your plea falls on deaf ears. Meaning that Gibson doesn’t check the forums here. If you got their attention you’re more than welcome to go Custom Shop for a nominal fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZA Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Bugger! So you think they would make a leftie for me in the custom shop? how do I navigate to their? all I can see in the custom shop is their custom collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I think you have to contact a good Gibson dealer and ask about the MTM (Made To Measure) option. No weight relief! Translucent green burst - but not on the back or sides..... https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/USAVUK642/Slash-Les-Paul-Standard/Anaconda-Burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 20 hours ago, DZA said: Gibson guitars are works of art but I've never seen anything more beautiful than the Slash Les Paul Standard Anaconda Burst! Unfortunately for me and thousands of other lefty's who might want to buy one there is no left handed version, I've asked Gibson and they've said they don't make them. Considering 10% of guitarists are lefties (including subjectively the 2 greatest ever, both of which have signature Gibson guitars) surely it would be in Gibson's interest to offer left handed versions on new release guitars? Even Hendrix's 67 SG Custom only comes in a righty which I know he played upside down with all the knobs in the way but that was 50 years ago. He's a left handed guitar god so honour him. Please Gibson, make a leftie Anaconda Burst along with some other models and show us some leftie love. I wish you luck, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Found some lefties like this one below https://www.ebay.com/itm/114901187035?hash=item1ac0a4f9db:g:u94AAOSwrxVg-GN5 Or lefty LP search on eBay https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=left+handed+les+paul&_sacat=0&_sop=15&rt=nc&Brand=Gibson&_dcat=33034 or Slash Les Paul Standard November Burst Lefty Left handed COA in San Diego https://www.ebay.com/itm/184881898426?hash=item2b0bd1e3ba:g:b2wAAOSwxbBgwtz5 A few Slash LP Standards in Japan https://www.ebay.com/itm/265176964217?hash=item3dbdc75c79:g:wt0AAOSwmn5gsYTA No Anacondas though... Edited August 2, 2021 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/27/2021 at 4:04 PM, DZA said: Bugger! So you think they would make a leftie for me in the custom shop? how do I navigate to their? To their what? Y'know, since the "invasion" of The Beatles, left handed playing wasn't that well known or recognized. Many left handed guys(like me) learned to play right handed probably because seeing all the other guitarists play that way we felt that was the way it HAD to be played. Turning the guitar upside down and restringing it never occurred to us. And for the record, GLEN CAMPBELL was a "lefty" who played right handed too. In fact, the only left handed guitarist I can now think of who played a guitar designed for left handed play was FRANK REMLEY, guitarist for PHIL HARRIS and JACK BENNY. But I never became aware of him until recent years. You can spot him and his guitar in this goofy Jack Benny skit from the early '50's... You're living in wonderful times. No longer do left handed people need to turn guitars upside down and restring them (or not) to learn and play guitar. Being able to buy most any model guitar ready made for left handed players is something long past when they should have been available. I hope you're successful in your search. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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