Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars for Left Handed Players 2025

Perfect lefthanded acoustic guitars for left-handed-players - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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

Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE EB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Martin Guitar DSS-17L Whiskey Sunset Left - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar DSS-17L Whiskey Sunset Left

by Martin Guitar

Comfort Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players

Key Feature:

• Correct string arrangement

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Correct string arrangement

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive
• May have longer wait times

Martin Guitar DSS-17L Whiskey Sunset LeftSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: D - Slope Shoulder DreadnoughtTop:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 556457

$2,474

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Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special

by Martin Guitar

Natural Playing Correct Technique Left-Handed Players

Key Feature:

• Optimal sound projection

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound projection
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each price range
• Resale value can be lower

Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series SpecialSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: Grand ConcertTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599443

$1,209

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Taylor 114ce-S Sapele Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Taylor 114ce-S Sapele Lefthand

by Taylor

Comfort Left-Handed Players Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound projection
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✗ CONS

• May have longer wait times
• Resale value can be lower

Taylor 114ce-S Sapele LefthandAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: Grand AuditoriumWith cutawayTop: solid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 580618

$989

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Taylor 724Ce Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor 724Ce Lefthand

by Taylor

Left-Handed Players Comfort Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Optimal sound projection

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Correct string arrangement

✗ CONS

• Resale value can be lower
• Limited selection compared to right-handed

Taylor 724Ce LefthandAcoustic Guitar with PickupLefthand/left-handed modelStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 572374

$4,069

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Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH

by Martin Guitar

Left-Handed Players Comfort Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position and comfort

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound projection
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each price range
• Often more expensive

Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH 2024Classical Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: 000 with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 592772

$3,134

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Taylor 214ce LH Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Taylor 214ce LH Walnut

by Taylor

Optimal Performance Comfort Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Correct string arrangement

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound projection
• Natural playing position and comfort

✗ CONS

• Resale value can be lower
• Often more expensive

Taylor 214ce LH Walnut, Steel-String Guitar with PickupFrom strumming to flatpicking to fingerstyle: it delivers a...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 586600

$1,318

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Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH

by Martin Guitar

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 592436

$3,024

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH

by Harley Benton

Correct Technique Comfort Left-Handed Players

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position and comfort

✓ PROS

• Correct string arrangement
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Resale value can be lower
• May have longer wait times

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH12-String Acoustic GuitarLeft-handed modelType: Dreadnought with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 573566

$329

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Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand

by Taylor

Correct Technique Comfort Optimal Performance

Key Feature:

• Optimal sound projection

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound projection
• Correct string arrangement

✗ CONS

• Limited selection compared to right-handed
• Often more expensive

Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand, Steel-String GuitarA beautiful Grand Auditorium with cutaway for easy access to the upper...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 586090

$1,429

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Furch Vintage 1 D-SR LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Furch Vintage 1 D-SR LH

by Furch

Optimal Performance Natural Playing Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✓ PROS

• Correct string arrangement
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✗ CONS

• Resale value can be lower
• May have longer wait times

Furch Vintage 1 D-SR LHSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack & sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 602919

$2,299

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH SB

by Harley Benton

Natural Playing Left-Handed Players Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position and comfort
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Limited selection compared to right-handed
• Often more expensive

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH SB12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-hand modelStyle: JumboTop: selected...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 574394

$351

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Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand Spruce

by Furch

Optimal Performance Comfort Proper Ergonomics

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Optimal sound projection

✗ CONS

• May have longer wait times
• Limited selection compared to right-handed

Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand SpruceTravel Guitar/Folding GuitarLeft-handed modelLittle Jane SeriesTop: Solid SpruceBack and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 592540

$1,648

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Breedlove Discovery S Concert LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Breedlove Discovery S Concert LH

by Breedlove

Comfort Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
• Correct string arrangement

✗ CONS

• Limited selection compared to right-handed
• Fewer options in each price range

Breedlove Discovery S Concert LHAcoustic GuitarLeft-hand modelStyle: ConcertTop: Solid European spruceCascade...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618726

$439

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Furch LJ 10-MM Lefthand Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Furch LJ 10-MM Lefthand Mahogany

by Furch

Optimal Performance Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players

Key Feature:

• Optimal sound projection

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position and comfort
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Limited selection compared to right-handed
• May have longer wait times

Furch LJ 10-MM Lefthand MahoganySteel-String Folding Travel GuitarLeft-handed modelTop: Solid mahoganyBack and Sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 592539

$1,429

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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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Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars for Left Handed Players 2025

Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE EB LH

Martin Guitar DSS-17L Whiskey Sunset Left

Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special

Taylor 114ce-S Sapele Lefthand

Taylor 724Ce Lefthand

Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH

Taylor 214ce LH Walnut

Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH

Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand

Furch Vintage 1 D-SR LH

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH SB

Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand Spruce

Breedlove Discovery S Concert LH

Furch LJ 10-MM Lefthand Mahogany

How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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