Well as part of my renewed focus on all things left handed (well left handed guitars at least!) I checked my catalogue for the left handed ASAT and Legacy guitars, only to find…. no sign!  I can only apologise - This however is now remedied of course.  As you may know I am putting together a list of my personally recommended left handed guitars here.

The G&L Tribute Legacy is the benchmark guitar for anyone wanting the strat tone on a budget of around £500. 

The nearest thing Fender produce at this price point is the Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster – which PALES into insignificance if you do an A/B test.  The Mexican made standard is purile / sterile both tonally, visually and in terms of feel.   The G&L however gives you an ash body, hand wound custom pickups – the EXACT same pickups you get on their £1500 American produced guitars and stunning quality bridge/tremolo designed by Leo Fender.   

Unlike Fender who stick on sterile, unbranded pickups – they do this so that potential Fender buyers can see the point in upgrading – they don’t want the £400 to be “too good” or why upgrade?

With the G&L Tribute series Legacy and ASAT models you are getting the very best money can buy at the price – it NEEDS to be because it doesn’t have Fender written on the headstock which Fender know will sell their guitar 100-1 regardless of whether it is the best or not.  I however am appealing to the 1 out of the 100 that wants the best guitar for the money – and not the badge.

Lets not forget who created the the Fender & G&L.  Leo Fender.  Leo Fender died producing G&L guitars, long after he sold the Fender brand on to CBS who then dragged the name through the mud when profit took over from quality. 

 To this day I see Fender guitars as totally fine instruments in their own right, built to a price, but if you gave me a choice of a Fender or a G&L as an instrument – I would chose G&L every time.  American Standard Stratocaster at over £1000 or G&L Tribute for half the price?  I know which I would take.

Buy Left Handed G&L Legacy £469

Left Handed G&L Tribute Legacy 3 Tone Sunburst w' Rosewood Neck

Buy Left Handed G&L Tribute ASAT £519

Left Handed G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Natural w' Maple Neck

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I just wanted to update all my left handed visitors that between everything else I have to do I am putting some serious though into how to best help left handed guitarists!

You will notice I have just put up my “left handed guitars” section within the catalogue.  At this point it is not a definitive list of left handed guitars but a statement of intent!  It shows I am thinking of you!  Anyway… I have just listed my first guitar which I realised was missing from my catalogue which is the left handed G&L Tribute Legacy.  Thats one new addition!

It is very difficult to juggle all plates all the time so if you ever want to discuss your needs as a left handed guitarist do not think that just because my catalogue does not have everything listed that you cannot ask for advice.

I am here to help if you need me!

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Left Handed Stonebridge Guitars

Now in posting this note I have to wonder whether A) you already know how wonderful Stonebridge guitars are or not  and B) you know my credentials not only as the leading Stonebridge specialist but also my reputation for sourcing only the nicest instruments available per price point (hence stocking Stonebridge!).

So with this in mind I will give you a very brief overview but for more details please do call me or speak to me on the live help facility.

Regarding Point A).  Stonebridge guitars are made in the Czech Republic and are quite simply World Class.   They are head and shoulders above some of the stereopype mass produced brands like Taylor and Martin yet the prices are if anything, cheaper!   If they cost TWICE the current prices they would still command a loyal following and would represent wonderful value.

As for Point B).  There is a wonderful story behind how I got involved with Stonebridge guitars but needless to say I have been selling these guitars longer than any other store in the UK, know the range like the back of my hand, have a first class relationship with the UK supplier who I liase with almost daily – backed up my quality control and setup service which is second to none.

If you buy a guitar from myself you are assured of 100% peace of mind that the guitar will look, feel and play to the highest standards possible.

Now then – to the point about left handed Stonebridge guitars for sale at Richards Guitars!!

I have worked very hard to get the UK supplier to import the FULL range of Stonebridge guitars.  Regretably, truth be told, when they did get a good number in to the UK they had to sit on them for way too long, especially in relation to the speed in which right handed models sell.  I am totally sure that this problem arose merely because it is so hard for left handed guitarists to know about Stonebridge and then to understand that EVERY Stonebridge guitar produced is available left handed at NO extra charge.

On average, the maximum waiting time to have the guitar produced and into the UK is 12 weeks. 

So even if stock is not available in left handed form (which is often the case although I do try and carry a couple of examples in stock anyway), you can at least visit my store, look at the right handed models and get an idea of the workmanship and tonal qualities before ordering one in.

If you are too far away to try one out, for example if you are one of my European visitors (or Internation for that matter – I have sold a number of Stonebridge guitars to America, Sweden, Australia and even Indonesia!) then you can be assured that you can place an order with me online knowing I will not let you down, the guitar will be perfect and you can speak with me most hours via the live help facility here at my website.

Well – I hope this information is of use.  If you are a left handed acoustic guitar player and you have not experienced Stonebridge you are missing out on a whole new World of tone and feel.  PLEASE try one at your earliest convenience.

For some more details on Stonebridge visit either the factory website (Furch – same product but different branding for the Czech Republic) http://www.furch.cz or read some of my own views at my catalogue  http://www.richardsguitars.co.uk/acatalog/Stonebridge_Guitars.html

Prices start from £600 through to around £1500 for most models.  Incredible.

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Guitars.co.uk is my new project which is still in its infancy and not really “official” yet but is taking shape really nicely.

You will find more and more shops joining up (specialists) who will be promoting their guitars of choice, alongside my own.

I am extremely keen to ensure left handed guitarists are able to find guitars that are out there so if you are left handed, PLEASE tell your friends.

http://www.guitars.co.uk

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