Ibanez brand is friendly to left-handed guitarists. And that’s great because not all manufacturers are so generous to lefty players. Next, you can learn all that instruments.
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Ibanez is a well-known Japanese brand that offers a range of left-handed electric guitars suitable for various budgets, playing styles, and skill levels.
The main feature of Ibanez guitars is their ergonomic design. They have a sleek and comfortable body shape that allows for easy access to the upper frets, making them ideal for players who want to play fast and technical solos. They also have a slim neck profile that is suitable for shredding and playing complex chord progressions. For this reason, many “fast & technique” guitarists choose Ibanez – Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kiko Loureiro, Tim Henson, and many others talented.
Also, Ibanez uses high-quality pickups for their guitars that produce a clear and balanced tone. Most models have humbuckers which provide a fuller and more aggressive sound. This is the reason why Ibanez guitars are so well suited for heavy music.
I like Ibanez’s guitars. It’s a high-quality, versatile, and ergonomic instrument for an affordable price.
Left-Handed Ibanez RG Series
The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.
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RG Series Features:
- Brutal Design
A strict and aggressive appearance in a variety of beautiful colors.
- “Fast” Neck
Necks are designed with slim profiles, flat fretboard radius, and jumbo frets.
- Power Pickups
Most models feature high-output humbuckers for power and deep sound.
- Bridge
Variety of bridge options: fixed, floating, and double-locking tremolo systems.
RG is a Shark! Dangerous and beautiful at the same time. It takes a lot of diligence and love of music to get her respect.
Ibanez Gio GRX70QAL
Ibanez Gio GRG170DXL
Ibanez Gio GRG121DXL
Ibanez Prestige RG5320L
Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550L
Left-Handed Ibanez RGA Series
Nothing breathes inspiration into your playing like the feel of a precision made instrument, capable of interpreting your every move with power and accuracy. Enter the Ibanez RGA— a solid body specifically built to handle the heaviest, most physically demanding music you can conjure up. The RGA’s unique, sleekly sculpted top offers unrestricted playability for full-throttle power chording or heavy riffing without fear of digging into the body.
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RGA Series Features:
- Cutting-Edge Body
Super easy access to all frets.
- Power Sound
Provided by Quantum humbucker pickups.
- Colors
Available different color options.
The Ibanez RGA, a precision-made instrument, breathes inspiration into your performance with its power and accuracy. This solid body is designed for heavy, physically demanding music. Its unique, sleek top provides unrestricted playability for intense power chording or heavy riffing.
Ibanez RGA42FML
Left-Handed Ibanez JIVA Series
“I’ve been designing my signature guitar in my head since I started playing guitar- and the JIVA is that dream come to life. From the tone woods to the sleek design to the incredibly versatile sounds, this guitar is everything I’ve ever wanted!” – Nita Strauss
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JIVA Series Features:
- Elegant Design
A sophisticated design with recognizable “heavyweight” Ibanez style in space colors.
- Multi-Wood Construction
Body and neck construction consists of several types of wood.
- Fretboard Design
Fretboard designs with “Beaten Path” inlay.
- HSH Pickups
Humbucker-Single-Humbucker pickup configuration for incredibly rich sounds.
JIVA is a signature series by Nita Strauss. Guitars of this series feature a slim multi-wood body and neck with an HSH pickup configuration for the most versatile sounds.
Ibanez JIVA10L
Left-Handed Ibanez miKro Series
GRG miKro puts out sound way beyond its size. Perfect for young rockers on the way up or seasoned road warriors on the tour bus.
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miKro Series Features:
- Smaller Size
3/4-size (564 mm/22.2″) of a standard scale length 650 mm/25.5″.
- HH Pickups
Humbucker-Humbucker pickup configuration for warm/heavy sounds.
- Fixed Bridge
Fixed bridge for stable tuning.
Simple and reliable basic Ibanez model in a smaller size. A good option for youth, or as a travel instrument with reduced dimensions as a priority.
Ibanez Gio GRGM21L
Left-Handed Ibanez PIA/JEM/UV Series
“Some guitars are built for performance, some for aesthetic. These instruments are the best of both worlds… and perhaps the universe!” – Steve Vai
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JIVA Series Features:
- Body Design
Recognizable Steve Vai’s guitar body design with monkey grip.
- Neck
Wizard III thin and flat neck shape with locking nut.
- Fretboard Design
Fretboard designs with “Tree of Life” inlay.
- HSH Pickups
Humbucker-Single-Humbucker pickup configuration for rich sounds.
It’s hard to say anything more when it comes to the signature guitar series of legendary super-technical guitarist Steve Vai. Just plug and play!
Ibanez Steve Vai JEMJRL
Left-Handed Ibanez AZ Series
Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivaled playability.
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AZ Series Features:
- Classic Design
A more traditional design in natural and pastel colors.
- Neck Shape
A more rounded neck profile with 305 mm radius.
- High-Quality Hardware
Bridge tremolo and tuning machines from GOTOH® brand.
- Premium Pickups
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ pickups for overall tonal balance from treble to bass.
The first thing that catches your eye is a more understated design. Ibanez presents its vision of “classic” design, implementing it into the highest quality materials, premium hardware components, and maximum playability.
Ibanez Prestige AZ2402L
Left-Handed Ibanez AZES Series
Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the AZES or AZ Essentials line. The philosophy behind this series is to bring the tone, versatility and, playability of this celebrated lineup to a wider array of beginner and intermediate players. However, AZ Essentials are also equipped with series-specific features such as a Mono-unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all designed to make the beginner’s learning process a streamlined, enjoyable, and fun experience.
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AZES Series Features:
- Design
Classic strat design.
- Neck
Thick and round AZES neck profile (250 mm radius).
- Bridge
Comfort round bridge saddles.
- SSH Pickups
SSH pickup configuration for clean, rich, and universal sound.
Ibanez introduces the AZ Essentials (AZES) line, an expansion of the successful AZ series. This series offers the tone, versatility and playability of the AZ line to beginner and intermediate players. It also includes series-specific features like a Mono-unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all aimed at enhancing the learning experience for beginners.
Ibanez AZES40L
Left-Handed Ibanez AS Series
The AS is a semi-acoustic guitar built to tackle just about any genre of music you throw at it. The pickups are mounted directly to the center block for increased sustain and feedback elimination.
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AS Series Features:
- Hollow Body
Hollow-body guitar construction for unique semi-acoustic sound.
- Bridge
Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain, tuning stability, and comfortable play.
- Humbucker Pickups
HH pickup configuration for tight and dynamic sound.
A beautiful semi-acoustic series that captures the spirit of the “old” time, combined with modern technical features for even better sound and comfortable play.
Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AS93FML
Ibanez Artcore AS53L
Left-Handed Ibanez AF Series
The AF is the most traditional design within the Artcore series. The full-hollow body construction means there are no sound blocks in the body. This construction method produces a rich, complex tone, expressed with a pure voice and full body, the tonal characteristics most highly desired among the discerning Jazz player.
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AF Series Features:
- Hollow Body
Hollow-body guitar construction for unique semi-acoustic sound.
- Bridge
Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain, tuning stability, and comfortable play.
- Humbucker Pickups
HH pickup configuration for tight and dynamic sound.
AF is another one Ibanez’s semi-acoustic series in old-school style. Great instruments for Jazz, Blues, and Country music at an affordable price.
Ibanez Artcore AF55L
