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Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars for Optimal Performance 2025

Perfect lefthanded acoustic guitars for optimal-performance - 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
Martin Guitar DSS-17L Whiskey Sunset Left - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 214ce LH Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Discovery S Concert CE EB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 724Ce Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH NT

by Harley Benton
Optimal Performance Comfort Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Often more expensive

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH NT12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: JumboTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574397
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Violet D-ER LH a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Furch Violet D-ER LH a

by Furch
Correct Technique Comfort Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive
  • • May have longer wait times

Furch Violet D-ER LH aSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modeltype: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Englemann spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616374
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar D-18 Satin LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Martin Guitar D-18 Satin LH

by Martin Guitar
Natural Playing Comfort Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Martin Guitar D-18 Satin LHSteel-String Guitar2025 modelLeft-handed modelType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605818
$3,574
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson Hummingbird Standard LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gibson Hummingbird Standard LH

by Gibson
Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance Comfort
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Often more expensive

Gibson Hummingbird Standard LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601121
$4,068
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch LJ-11 SR Lefthand Little Jane - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Furch LJ-11 SR Lefthand Little Jane

by Furch
Correct Technique Left-Handed Players Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound projection
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Often more expensive

Furch LJ-11 SR Lefthand Little JaneTravel/Foldable GuitarLeft-handed modelLittle Jane SeriesTop: Solid AAA Sitka...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 592545
$2,034
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Academy Series 22e LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Taylor Academy Series 22e LH

by Taylor
Correct Technique Optimal Performance Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • May have longer wait times

Taylor Academy Series 22e LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelAcademy SeriesType: Grand ConcertBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584469
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
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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