Famous Left Handed Guitar Players

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LEFT HANDED GUITARS

6/8/20231 min read

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Famous Left Handed Guitar Players:

  • Jimi Hendrix: Considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Hendrix was known for his innovative playing style and his use of feedback and distortion.

  • Paul McCartney: The left-handed bassist and guitarist for The Beatles, McCartney was also a talented songwriter and vocalist.

  • Kurt Cobain: The lead guitarist and vocalist for Nirvana, Cobain was known for his aggressive playing style and his use of power chords.

  • BB King: The legendary blues guitarist, King was known for his smooth, soulful playing style and his signature "bottleneck" slide technique.

  • Albert King: Another legendary blues guitarist, Albert King was known for his powerful, driving playing style and his use of a "reverse" guitar, which was strung upside down for a left-handed player.

  • Yngwie Malmsteen: The Swedish guitarist, Malmsteen is known for his technical virtuosity and his use of classical music influences in his playing.

  • Tosin Abasi: The Nigerian-American guitarist, Abasi is known for his unique playing style, which combines elements of metal, jazz, and world music.

  • John Mayer: The American singer-songwriter and guitarist, Mayer is known for his bluesy, soulful playing style and his ability to blend a variety of musical genres.

These are just a few of the many famous left-handed guitarists who have made their mark on the music world.