G'day from Sydney, Australia....

[FretbuzzAU]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am another newbie Australian member! Stumbled across this site and from what I've seen and read so far I am pretty impressed! Everyone is very welcoming which is great to see. I love playing the guitar and have been playing for quite a while, but must say that I still have room for improvement, so looking forward to picking up some good tips from the forum.

My 7 year old son has just started to play, he's a lefty and looks like he's gonna be a natural. I am looking for a good starter guitar and amp for my son so any recommendations? He's a lefty but seems happy playing right handed...

 

[Tig]

Welcome to The Fret, Mike. I think we have plenty of room for more Aussies!

(note to Robert: we could use an Aussie smiley)

As far as starter guitar and amp, you might need to make sure he'll be playing a right or left handed way first.
A Squier Affinity Strat comes in a left handed model. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0310620532
For a great sounding yet affordable amp, the Fender Mustang 1 is a worthy candidate.

 

[guitartango]

Welcome from the land not so down under.

 

[The Grand Vizier]

Hi Mike & welcome from another Aussie & a lefty too. :thumbsup
Fender Classic Vibe Strat or Tele would be my choice for the young fella'
http://www.fender.com/en-AU/products/search.php/?partno=0303029550

 

[FrankenFretter]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Spudman]

˙ɯnɹoɟ ǝɥʇ oʇ ǝɯoɔlǝʍ puɐ ıɥ

 

[Tig]

˙ɯnɹoɟ ǝɥʇ oʇ ǝɯoɔlǝʍ puɐ ıɥ

:rotflmao:

 

[Ch0jin]

Hey! Welcome from just down the road. (I'm also in Sydney )