Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars 2026
Top-rated lefthanded acoustic guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar D35 Ambertone LH
Natural Playing
Left-Handed Players
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Resale value can be lower
Martin Guitar D35 Ambertone LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: Dreadnought D-14 FretTop: SpruceBack...
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4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606008
$5,290
#2
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar 000-28ECL Eric Clapton Left
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position and comfort
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • May have longer wait times
Martin Guitar 000-28ECL Eric Clapton LeftSteel-String GuitarLefthand modelEric Clapton signature modelStyle: 000 -...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556280
$5,499
#3
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar 00017 LH
Correct Technique
Proper Ergonomics
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
- • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive
- • Fewer options in each price range
Martin Guitar 00017 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: 000 - AuditoriumTop: Solid sitka...
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605614
$3,288
#4
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst LH
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...
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605684
$5,279
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar D28 LH
Natural Playing
Proper Ergonomics
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
- • Often more expensive
Martin Guitar D28 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...
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4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605881
$4,718
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar 0018 LH
Comfort
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Resale value can be lower
Martin Guitar 0018 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: 00 - Gran ConcertTop: Solid spruceBack and...
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5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605695
$4,146
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH
Optimal Performance
Natural Playing
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound projection
- • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
- • May have longer wait times
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH 2024Steel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: Grand Performance with...
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5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592436
$3,024
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar D28 Satin LH
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
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Martin Guitar SPOMC10EL Road Series Special
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound projection
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer wait times
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
Martin Guitar SPOMC10EL Road Series SpecialSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: Auditorium with...
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599423
$1,209
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar HD28E LRB LH
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...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606075
$5,576
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar HD28 LH
Comfort
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Correct string arrangement
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
- • May have longer wait times
Martin Guitar HD28 LHSteel-String Guitar2025 ModelType: D - DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606116
$5,004
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE EB LH
by
Breedlove
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position and comfort
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE EB LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-hand modelStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid...
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618732
$549
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone J-200 EC Studio LH VS
by
Epiphone
Left-Handed Players
Proper Ergonomics
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position and comfort
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Resale value can be lower
- • May have longer wait times
Epiphone J-200 EC Studio LH VSLeft-Handed Jumbo Acoustic GuitarSolid spruce topMaple bodyMaple neckPau ferro...
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4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513981
$549
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Martin Guitar D41 Ambertone LH
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Orianthi SJ-200 Lotus Lefthand
by
Gibson
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position and comfort
- • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
- • Resale value can be lower
- • May have longer wait times
Gibson Orianthi SJ-200 Lotus LefthandSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelOrianthi Signature Custom Shop...
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 521396
$6,269
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.
