The LEFT-Handed Guitar Mistake EVERY Tech Makes! (How I Made It RIGHT)

In this video I’m changing the strings and setting up a Yamaha APX-5LA left-handed acoustic guitar. But I make a classic mistake… Watch as I catch it, correct it, and walk through the proper left-handed string installation, setup, and tuning. 🎸 Yamaha APX‑5LA – Specifications • Top: Spruce • Back & Sides: Nato • Neck: Nato • Fingerboard: Rosewood • Bridge: Rosewood • Body Depth: 80–90 mm (3‑1/8” to 3‑9/16”) • Scale Length: 650 mm (25‑9/16”) • Tuning Machines: Die‑cast chrome • Electronics: Yamaha System 46 preamp (piezo pickup) • Finish Options: Sand Burst (SDB) • Construction Origin: Made in Taiwan 🎸 Welcome to WEST ISLAND GUITARS — Assembled in Canada . Your trusted destination for beginner-friendly guitars, expert setups, repairs, and honest gear advice—built for players who want their instruments to play right from day one. This channel exists to help guitar players at every stage—from first-time beginners to seasoned musicians—avoid common mistakes, choose the right gear, and keep their instruments playing and sounding their best. Whether you’re buying your first guitar, upgrading your setup, or maintaining a well-loved instrument, you’re in the right place. West Island Guitars was founded in Montréal by Domenic Marrone, a lifelong musician, builder, and guitar tech with decades of hands-on experience. What began as repairing and refurbishing used guitars turned into a mission: 👉 Build high-quality, precision-assembled guitars in Canada 👉 Offer professional setups at beginner-friendly prices 👉 Deliver fast, honest, local service without big-box markups or long wait times Each West Island Guitar is hand-assembled and professionally set up in Canada , using carefully sourced components and expert attention to detail—so your guitar is ready to play right out of the box. 🎶 What you’ll find on this channel: • Beginner guitar buying guides • Guitar setup & maintenance tips • Electric & acoustic guitar advice • Guitar repairs and troubleshooting • Amplifiers, accessories, and gear insights • Behind-the-scenes at a real Canadian guitar shop We believe bad setups ruin great guitars—and too many players quit because their instrument was working against them. Our goal is to help you play longer, sound better, and enjoy the journey. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly guitar content, beginner tips, and real-world advice from experienced techs who work on guitars every single day. 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE 🔗 Website: www.wiguitars.com 📍 FOLLOW WEST ISLAND GUITARS 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/westislandguitars/ 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065366415347