Left Handed Gibson Guitars 2023 – The Famous Rock Classic

Last Updated on July 14, 2023 by Chris

After reviewing the lefty Gibson Les Paul Studio, I thought I should have a look at the company that makes them and what left handed Gibson guitars are available.

Gibson guitars are one of the most iconic and famous guitar brands out there. Steeped in rock history, Gibson is a guitar brand that so many famous guitar players have been associated with.

Tony Iommi, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Angus Young are just a few of them, but the list of artists is ridiculously long!

Gibson also owns the Epiphone guitar brand.

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Who Are Gibson Guitars?

If you play guitar, it’s unlikely that you’ve never heard of Gibson guitars, but if you know nothing about them, here’s a brief history.

The Gibson Guitar Corporation was founded by Orville Gibson in 1902 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At this time, his company was originally called the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd. producing Orville Gibson’s original designs.

Unfortunately, Orville Gibson spent several extended periods in hospital and died in 1918, aged 62, of chronic endocarditis.

The Gibson company went on to invent the Archtop guitar, and also began to produce flattop acoustic guitars and hollow-bodied electric guitars.

Gibson was then purchased by Chicago Musical Instruments in 1944, and four years later, the company hired Ted McCarty, who later became Gibson’s President in 1950.

McCarty also famously went on to become Paul Reed Smith‘s mentor, founder of PRS Guitars.

Chicago Musical Instruments was acquired by Norlin Corporation in 1969, so ownership shifted to them until 1986 when the company almost went out of business. Norlin Corporation was then acquired by Henry E. Juszkiewicz, David H. Berryman, and Gary A. Zebrowski.

Some saw this time as a decline in quality, blaming the company’s higher-ups for pursuing financial success over the quality of their products.

In 2013, the company was renamed Gibson Brands, Inc., after various partnerships with and acquisitions of audio technology companies. However, by 2018, the company filed for bankruptcy.

Later that year, Gibson formed a plan to reorganize and restructure to focus on its core business of selling guitars and closing down its Gibson Innovations division which sold audio equipment outside of the USA.

Henry Juszkiewicz also stepped down as CEO, and the following month James “JC” Curleigh was appointed new President and CEO of the company. Curleigh himself is a guitar player, and many believe that Gibson seems to be addressing the issues that contributed to Gibson’s decline under Juszkiewicz’s presidency.

In May 2023, it was announced that Gibson’s Board of Directors was to appoint Cesar Gueikian as President, and Interim CEO of Gibson. Gueikian was formerly Gibson’s Brand President.

What Do I Think of Gibson Guitars?

Gibson is one of those brands that I’d heard of very early on when learning to play guitar. You can’t help it really, if you’re into certain bands and you like certain guitarists, then you’re bound to find out what guitars they play, and back in the day, many of my fave players played Gibsons.

Back then, I liked guitarists like Jimmy Page, Angus Young, Slash, Gary Moore, B.B.King, and Tony Iommi; all well known for playing Gibson guitars.

I also liked Jimi Hendrix and seeing him playing a Flying V, was an image that stuck in my mind, as he was better known for playing Fender Stratocasters.

Ever since those early days of learning to play guitar, I’ve been a fan of Gibson and the guitars they produce.

Different Types of Gibson Guitars

Electric Guitars

• The Original Collection
• The Modern Collection
• The Custom Shop Collection
• The Artist Collection
• The Slash Collection
• The Murphy Lab Collection

Acoustic Guitars

• The Modern Collection
• The Original Collection
• The Custom Shop Collection
• The Artist Collection

Bass Guitars

• The Original Collection
• The Modern Collection

Are All Gibson Guitars Made in the USA?

Gibson is famed for making all of its guitars in the USA across two different locations. Their solid-body guitars, such as the Les Paul and SG models are made at their Nashville, Tennessee factory, which opened in 1974.

From 2000, Gibson built their semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars in Memphis, Tennessee, but moved their production to the Nashville factory in 2018.

Gibson’s acoustic guitars are made at a separate factory in Bozeman, Montana.

Epiphone Guitars, owned by Gibson, are generally made in China.

Left Handed Gibson Electric Guitars

At the time of writing, there are twenty-one solid-body and three semi-acoustic left handed Gibson guitars. There’s also one left handed Gibson bass guitar available.

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Please note: Where lefty guitar images haven’t been provided on the official website, I’ve flipped the right handed image to show what the left handed version might look like.

Original

Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s LH

$2,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Vintage 50s
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker 1
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker 2
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Gold Top, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

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Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s LH

$2,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: AA Figured Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker 61R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker 61T
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Iced Tea, Bourbon Burst

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Gibson Les Paul Special LH

$1,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Vintage 50s
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Wraparound
• NECK PICKUP: P-90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: P-90
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – TV Yellow

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Gibson Les Paul Junior LH

$1,599.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Vintage 50s
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.7″ (43.053mm)
• BRIDGE: Wraparound
• NECK PICKUP: P-90 Dog Ear
• CONTROLS: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Vintage Tobacco Burst

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Gibson SG Standard ’61 LH

$1,999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker 61R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker 61T
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Vintage Cherry

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Gibson SG Special LH

$1,499.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Compensated Wraparound
• NECK PICKUP: P-90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: P-90
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Faded Pelham Blue

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Gibson Explorer LH

$1,999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: BurstBucker 2
• BRIDGE PICKUP: BurstBucker 3
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Mini Rotomatics
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Antique Natural

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Gibson 70s Explorer LH

$2,499.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 70s Tribute
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 70s Tribute
• PICKUP SWITCH: Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Classic White

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Modern

Gibson Les Paul Modern LH

$2,999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: Ultra-Modern
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Asymmetrical Slim Taper w/ Modern Contoured Heel
• FINGERBOARD: Ebony
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: Compound
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker Pro + Lead
• CONTROLS: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tones (Pure Bypass/Phase) & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Faded Pelham Blue Top, Sparkling Burgundy Top, Graphite Top

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Gibson Les Paul Classic LH

$2,499.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: 9-Hole
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker 61R (Zebra)
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker 61T (Zebra)
• CONTROLS: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tones (Pure Bypass/Phase) & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Translucent Cherry, Ebony

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Gibson Les Paul Studio LH

$1,699.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: Ultra-Modern
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 490R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 498T
• CONTROLS: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Wine Red, Ebony

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Gibson Les Paul Tribute LH

$1,299.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: Ultra-Modern
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 490R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 490T
• CONTROLS: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Satin Honeyburst, Satin Tobacco Burst, Satin Cherry Sunburst

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Gibson SG Modern LH

$2,399.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: AA Figured Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
• FINGERBOARD: Ebony
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: Compound
• FRETS: 24 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Burstbucker Pro Lead +
• CONTROLS: 2 Push/Pull Volumes (Coil-Tap), 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Mini Rotomatics
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Blueberry Fade, Trans Black Fade

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Gibson SG Standard LH

$1,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 490R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 490T
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Heritage Cherry, Ebony

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Gibson SG Tribute LH

$1,299.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Maple
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (43.05mm)
• BRIDGE: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 490R
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 490T
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe tuners w/ Keystone buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Vintage Cherry Satin, Natural Walnut

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Custom Shop

Gibson 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue LH

$3,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Solid Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Chunky C-Shape
• FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Nylon
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (42.85mm)
• BRIDGE: Wraparound
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Dog-Ear P90
• CONTROLS: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) – Cherry Red, TV Yellow

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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue LH

$4,699.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• BODY: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Solid Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Chunky C-Shape
• FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• NUT TYPE: Nylon
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (42.85mm)
• BRIDGE: Wraparound
• NECK PICKUP: Custom Soapbar P90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Soapbar P90
• CONTROLS: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• TUNERS: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) – Double Gold

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Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue LH

$5,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: 2-Piece Plain Maple
• BODY: 1-Piece Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Solid Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Authentic ’68 Medium C-Shape
• FINGERBOARD: Solid Ebony
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Nylon
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (42.85mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 (Wired) with Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: 68 Custom Humbucker
• BRIDGE PICKUP: 68 Custom Humbucker
• CONTROLS: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
• TUNERS: Kluson Waffleback
• HARDWARE COLOR: Gold
• FINISH: Nitrocellulose Gloss – Ebony

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Gibson 1968 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Reissue LH

$4,699.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: 2-Piece Plain Maple
• BODY: 1-Piece Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Solid Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Authentic ’68 Medium C-Shape
• FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Nylon
• NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (42.85mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 with Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Custom Soapbar P90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Soapbar P90
• CONTROLS: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
• TUNERS: Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Nitrocellulose Gloss – 60s Gold

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Artist

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman

$6,899.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Solid Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Solid Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: 60s
• FINGERBOARD: Solid Ebony with Mother of Pearl Block Inlays
• RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Nylon
• NUT WIDTH: 1.687″ (42.85mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 with Nylon Saddles and Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Alnico V Staple P-90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Soapbar P-90
• CONTROLS: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-way Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Kidney
• HARDWARE COLOR: Gold
• FINISH: Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Ebony VOS

Gibson Tony Iommi SG Special LH

$2,399.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Glued in Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded
• FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood with Acrylic Dot Inlays
• RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: White Graph Tech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.7″ (43.053mm)
• BRIDGE: Adjustable Wraparound
• NECK PICKUP: P-90
• BRIDGE PICKUP: P-90
• CONTROLS: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, 3-way Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Grover Rotomatic with Contemporary Style Buttons
• STRAP BUTTONS: 2 – bottom and behind heel
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Vintage Cherry

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Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard LH

$3,199.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: AAA Flamed Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: 50s Vintage
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Zebra-AP) & (Dbl Black-NV)
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Reverse Zebra-AP) & (Dbl Black-NV)
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Keystone
• STRAP BUTTONS: Grover/Schaller Strap Locks
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – November Burst, Appetite Burst

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Gibson Slash “Victoria” Les Paul Standard Goldtop LH

$3,199.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: C-Shape
• FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graph Tech
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils)
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils)
• CONTROLS: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors), 3-way Toggle Switch
• TUNERS: Vintage Keystone
• STRAP BUTTONS: Grover/Schaller Strap Locks
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Goldtop with dark finish on the back

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Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V LH

$9,999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Authentic ’67 Flying V; .85″ at Nut
• FINGERBOARD: Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Reissue
• NUT TYPE: Corian
• NUT WIDTH: 1.6″ (40.64mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 with Maestro Short Vibrola
• NECK PICKUP: Custombucker
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Custombucker
• CONTROLS: 2 500K CTS Volume, 1 500K CTS Tone, 3-Way Switchcraft
• TUNERS: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring Tulip
• STRAP BUTTONS: 2 – Brass; Inside Wing and Back of Heel
• HARDWARE COLOR: Aged Gold
• FINISH: Murphy Lab Aged – Aged Ebony

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Left Handed Gibson Semi-Acoustic Guitars

Original

Gibson ES-335 LH

$3,499.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded “C”
• TOP: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BACK: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BRACING: Spruce
• CENTERBLOCK: Maple
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.7″ (43.053mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
• CONTROLS: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with 500K potentiometers and orange drop capacitors
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Sixties Cherry, Vintage Ebony, Vintage Burst

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Gibson ES-335 Figured LH

$3,999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded “C”
• TOP: 3-ply AAA Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BACK: 3-ply AAA Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BRACING: Quarter-Sawn Adirondack Spruce
• CENTERBLOCK: Maple
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.7″ (43.053mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
• PICKUP SWITCH: Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Sixties Cherry, Antique Natural

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Gibson ES-345 LH

$3,799.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 6
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded “C”
• TOP: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BACK: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• BRACING: Quarter-Sawn Adirondack Spruce
• CENTERBLOCK: Maple
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.7″ (43.053mm)
• BRIDGE: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
• NECK PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
• BRIDGE PICKUP: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
• CONTROLS: 2 Volumes, 2 Tone, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
• TUNERS: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
• HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel
• FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Vintage Burst

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Left Handed Gibson Acoustic Guitars

At the time of writing, there is a huge 42 different left handed Gibson acoustic guitars available. You can see the range of left handed Gibson acoustic guitars here at LeftyGuitarist.

Left Handed Gibson Bass Guitars

Gibson has made various lefty basses in the past, and at the time of writing, there’s one left handed Gibson Bass guitar in the current range.

Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass LH

$999.00 MSRP, Made in USA

Specs:

• STRINGS: 4
• SCALE: 24.75″ (628.65mm)
• TOP: Maple
• BODY: Mahogany
• WEIGHT RELIEF: None
• NECK: Mahogany
• NECK PROFILE: Rounded
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
• FRETBOARD RADIUS: 12″
• FRETS: 20 Medium Jumbo
• NUT TYPE: Graphtech
• NUT WIDTH: 1.6″ (40.64mm)
• BRIDGE: 3-Point Adjustable
• NECK PICKUP: BassBucker
• CONTROLS: 1 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap) & 1 Tone
• TUNERS: Hipshot Ultra-Light Mini-Clovers
• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome
• FINISH: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Worn Cherry

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Final Thoughts

At the time of writing, there are a massive 24 left handed Gibson guitars!

That’s a pretty generous offering from one of the most iconic guitar brands in the history of guitars. I think it’s great that we lefties are able to have a good choice of left handed Gibson guitars and a decent number of finishes and colors.

Of course, plenty of gorgeous guitars are unavailable in lefty configuration, but Gibson has treated left handed guitarists with a fantastic range of guitars.

With so many lefty Gibson guitars available, it’s a shame that there aren’t many bass guitars available; just the one.

However, there are only three Gibson bass guitars available to our right handed friends, so I guess we haven’t done too badly.

What do you think about Gibson guitars? Have they improved in quality in recent years? Let us know in the comments below.

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