How to String for a Left Handed Guitarist

Both electric and acoustic steel strings go from a heavy to a light gauge. A light gauge is better for faster playing on electric guitars. On an acoustic, a light gauge is better for fingerpicking because it is easier on your fingers and less force has to be applied when playing. A heavy gauge on a steel string is better for heavy riffs and electric riffs. Nylon also goes from low tension to super high tension. Certain guitars are made for a low-tension feel and some guitars are made for a super high-tension feel, like classical versus flamenco. Classical guitar will most likely have medium to low tension, depending on the player. Low tensions are easier to play, but they also bend very easily and you have to be careful of intonations. If you're playing super high tension, it's going to be a much firmer feel on the guitar and it will respond more because of the extra pressure. Every guitar is made differently and certain strings only fit on certain guitars.

Avoid leaving it out. Always keep it in a case or covered with humidity control, especially for guitars without a truss rod. As far as physical appearance, avoid sunlight for long periods of time, which will fade and damage the guitar. Avoid severe heat, severe cold, and severe moisture. Keep it in that perfect temperature range of around 68 degrees to 72 degrees. As far as dust and dirt and oils go, make sure that the guitar is cleaned properly before putting it away. Wipe down all the strings. Make sure there's no oil from your hands or other things on the face, top, or sides of the guitar, which can get into the guitar or damage the varnish. There are whole kits that come with everything such as oil cleaner, wax, and fret polish. It's important to clean in between the frets, where dirt and grime can go because those can wear down the frets faster.

Yes. It is the opposite position of a right-handed guitar strings. The strings of a left-handed guitar are, starting from top, 6(E) 5(A) 4(D) 3(G) 2(B) 1(e).