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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:35 pm
by doctorwho
I bought my grand-niece a 330 Jetglo LH when she was only 8 or 9. But then, I could afford to do that. I know how much easier it was for me to learn on my 1967 ES-335TDC compared with the General Electric Guitarmate Strat-clone I started with when I was just learning.
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:58 am
by rikk
If I spent that much money on my 7 year old I'd be in divorce court quicker than my son could learn the rif to Smoke on the Water
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:52 am
by doctorwho
I know where you're coming from, Rikk.
I actually got the 330 JG LH VP (it also had vintage pickups!) for around $750-$850 (I don't remember the exact amount off the top of my head). The ES-335TDC was $350 back in 1969; I still have it, too.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:17 am
by route66guitars
I always recommend that the parents go with the child's natural tendency. Ask the child to show you how they play 'air' guitar, and you have your answer.
Yes, left handed instruments are harder to find, but it is no where near as bad as it used to be.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:30 am
by nattiep
My sister is right handed but plays 'air' guitar lefty! Lol... what to do?!