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Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars 2025

Top-rated lefthanded acoustic guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Left-Handed Players For Proper Ergonomics For Natural Playing For Comfort For Correct Technique For Optimal Performance
BRANDS: Martin Guitar Taylor Harley Benton Furch Gibson Ibanez
Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst LH

by Martin Guitar
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Martin Guitar D35 Sunburst LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606012
$5,290
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D41 Ambertone LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Martin Guitar D41 Ambertone LH

by Martin Guitar
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Martin Guitar D41 Ambertone LHSteel-String Guitar2025 ModelLeft-handed modelTyoe: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606040
$7,864
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar J40 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Martin Guitar J40 LH

by Martin Guitar
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Martin Guitar J40 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 ModelType: JumboTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606115
$6,434
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar OMJM John Mayer Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Martin Guitar OMJM John Mayer Lefthand

by Martin Guitar
Comfort Left-Handed Players Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May have longer wait times

Martin Guitar OMJM John Mayer LefthandSteel-String Guitar with PickupLefthanded modelJohn Mayer signature modelStyle:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556281
$5,499
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D28 Satin LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Martin Guitar D28 Satin LH

by Martin Guitar
Natural Playing Optimal Performance Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May have longer wait times

Martin Guitar D28 Satin LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605992
$4,124
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst LH

by Martin Guitar
Comfort Correct Technique Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed
  • • Often more expensive

Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: 000 - AuditoriumTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605684
$5,279
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone LH

by Martin Guitar
Correct Technique Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605854
$4,432
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 000-15M LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Martin Guitar 000-15M LH

by Martin Guitar
Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Often more expensive

Martin Guitar 000-15M LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: 000 AuditoriumTop: MahoganyBack and Sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 556352
$2,089
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Martin Guitar Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LH

by Martin Guitar
Optimal Performance Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Martin Guitar Djr-10-2 Sitka Sapele LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelDesign: Dreadnought - D Junior-14 FretTop:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556117
$692
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D35 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Martin Guitar D35 LH

by Martin Guitar
Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound projection
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May have longer wait times

Martin Guitar D35 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606009
$5,004
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker LH

by Martin Guitar
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker LHSteel-String Travel GuitarLeft-handed modelTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556451
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar HD28E LRB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Martin Guitar HD28E LRB LH

by Martin Guitar
Correct Technique Comfort Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Resale value can be lower

Martin Guitar HD28E LRB LHSteel-String Guitar with Pickup2025 ModelLeft-handed modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606075
$5,576
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D18 StreetLegend LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Martin Guitar D18 StreetLegend LH

by Martin Guitar
Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May have longer wait times

Martin Guitar D18 StreetLegend LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605834
$3,574
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 312ce LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Taylor 312ce LH

by Taylor
Correct Technique Comfort Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed
  • • Often more expensive

Taylor 312ce LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605348
$2,529
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 0X1EL-01 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Martin Guitar 0X1EL-01 LH

by Martin Guitar
Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Resale value can be lower

Martin Guitar 0X1EL-01 LHWestern Guitar with PickupLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: Concertback and sides: figured...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559831
$758
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced lefthanded acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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