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Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2026

Affordable lefthanded acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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
Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Furch Blue Plus Gc-CM SPE LH a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Furch Blue Plus Gc-CM SPE LH a

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

Furch Blue Plus Gc-CM SPE LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605411
$1,627
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Furch Blue Gc-CM-SPE Lefthand a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Furch Blue Gc-CM-SPE Lefthand a

by Furch
Left-Handed Players Comfort Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Furch Blue Gc-CM/LR Baggs LefthandAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: Grand Auditorium with CutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 505628
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Blue D-SW LH a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Furch Blue D-SW LH a

by Furch
Left-Handed Players Correct Technique Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Furch Blue D-SW LHWestern guitarLefthand / lefthand modelBlue SeriesType: DreadnoughtTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 476776
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch LJ 10-SM Lefthand Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Furch LJ-10 Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Furch LJ-10 Lefthand

by Furch
Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Often more expensive

Furch LJ-10 LefthandTravel Guitar/Foldable GuitarLefthandedLittle Jane modelSolid cedar topSolid mahogany back and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 507884
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 254ce LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Taylor 254ce LH

by Taylor
Correct Technique Natural Playing Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Often more expensive

Taylor 254ce LH, 12 Steel-String Guitar with PickupA rosewood Grand Auditorium 12-string with cutaway for easy access...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489004
$1,374
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
Martin Guitar SPOMC10EL Road Series Special - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Martin Guitar SPOMC10EL Road Series Special

by Martin Guitar
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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599423
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 214ce LH Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Furch LJ 10-MM Lefthand Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Academy Series 22e LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand

by Taylor
Proper Ergonomics Comfort Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May have longer wait times

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Lefthand, Steel-String Guitar with PickupA guitar that somehow manages to feel small and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 524258
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Blue D-CM Lefthand a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Furch Blue D-CM Lefthand a

by Furch
Correct Technique Comfort Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound projection
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive
  • • Resale value can be lower

Furch Blue D-CM LefthandAcoustic GuitarLeft-handed modelBlue SeriesStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid cedarBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590960
$1,264
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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