rockman82 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Does anyone know who still sells left handed specials? I've wanted a worn cherry or worn brown left handed for so long. But if i can't find one, i'll have to settle for a standard. There's nothing wrong with standards, but i like the finish of the special and the sound isn't as bright. I've checked MF, GC, Music123, i can't find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I know what you mean about the finish - the guitars with the Faded or worn finishes are more expressive. I saw it with an SG Special I used for a while, my Melody Maker, and a whole rack of Gibsons at the HOG today. I just checked Southpaw Guitars and they had nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman82 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 here's one, but i don't know if the website is reliable. http://www.musiciansnews.com/guitars/88/faded_series_left_handed_sg_electric_guitar_c.shtml Nevermind, its no longer available I hate to say this, but I think i'm going to sell my guitars and just start playing right handed again. I hate this left handed BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I tip my hat to ya for being able to play right or left handed. Hell, I have trouble with just one way. It's a bummer that southpaw guitars are so hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 One of my friends is left-handed all-around (rather than only for writing, like me), and tried guitar briefly. I've played hers a few times with limited success - but if I tried for more than a few minutes every few months I could probably do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman82 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks Twiz. Even though I'm a (almost) pure lefty, i started playing guitar right handed. I didn't know left handed guitars even existed until i saw Tony Iommi. That's why i switched i guess. That and it was easier for me to pick up. I'm kinda scared to go back to right handed since i've been playing lefty for so long. I guess i'll play my Epiphone SG until it can't be played no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg man Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I cant find a faded but I did find a special ebony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Did you guys catch this - A right hand special faded converted to left hand with new nut. Yikes. http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-SG-Faded-Left-Hand-Conversion-w-Upgrades-/160457987056?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item255c0a93f0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's probably the route I would go since there doesn't seem to be a plethora of left handers for rockman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLeftyLand Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's probably the route I would go since there doesn't seem to be a plethora of left handers for rockman. The only problem with a converted Righty is that the knobs can get in the way, since that's pretty much where your arm rests. I suppose it depends on how your guitar is situated when playing, however. For me it gets in the way, whether I'm standing or sitting, and it's extremely irritating. I only having one lefty-conversion; it was my first, so I didn't know any better. I rarely use that godforsaken thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman82 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 The only problem with a converted Righty is that the knobs can get in the way' date=' since that's pretty much where your arm rests. I suppose it depends on how your guitar is situated when playing, however. For me it gets in the way, whether I'm standing or sitting, and it's extremely irritating. I only having one lefty-conversion; it was my first, so I didn't know any better. I rarely use that godforsaken thing.[/quote'] Yeah I'm not too big on conversions either. I like a guitar that's made left handed. I'll go without before i flip a guitar like a Gibson. I think i can settle for the standard when i have enough money saved up. I'm getting ebony though, becuase i don't like the bright finish they have now on the cherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have a feeling if you get a Standard you will grow to prefer it over the Faded Special. It is superior IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman82 Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 I have a feeling if you get a Standard you will grow to prefer it over the Faded Special. It is superior IMO. I probably will. I'll just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Rash Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I probably will. I'll just have to wait and see. I would get a standard as well. The special just feels sort of cheap compared to the Std. Another viable option for a lefty is a converting a right handed Flying V. I've converted one and I'm about to do a second one. It works quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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