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Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars Under $500 2025

Affordable lefthanded acoustic guitars under $500 - great value without compromising quality

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 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Taylor Baby Mahogany BT2 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor Baby Mahogany BT2 LH

by Taylor
Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance Comfort
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
  • • May have longer wait times

Taylor Baby Mahogany BT2 LH, Acoustic GuitarA delightful little guitar for beginners or travellers with the added...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 396704
$438
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Ibanez AAM50LCE-OLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Ibanez AAM50LCE-OLB

by Ibanez
Natural Playing Optimal Performance Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed
  • • Resale value can be lower

Ibanez AAM50-CE-LCE LHPickup Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelType: Advanced Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606670
$406
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
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Fender Redondo Player LH NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Fender Redondo Player LH NAT

by Fender
Comfort Correct Technique Left-Handed Players
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

Fender Redondo Player LH NATAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTop: Solid SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570821
$364
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Taylor Baby Taylor BT1 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor Baby Taylor BT1 LH

by Taylor
Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Optimal sound projection
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Taylor BT1 LH, Steel-String GuitarA small guitar for beginners or travelers.Easy to play and take anywhereLeft-handed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 396702
$428
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Guild D240 LE N LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Guild D240 LE N LH

by Guild
Correct Technique Comfort Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Guild D240 LE N LHSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelDreadnought designSolid sitka spruce topMahogany back...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 460431
$472
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Ibanez AEG70L-TIH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez AEG70L-TIH

by Ibanez
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Ibanez AEG70L-TIHLeft-Handed Steel-String GuitarAEG SeriesWith cutawayTop: Flamed mapleBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 509680
$429
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Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE LH w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE LH w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Natural Playing Correct Technique Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE LH w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545373
$307
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Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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
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Ibanez AW54LCE-OPN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ibanez AW54LCE-OPN

by Ibanez
Correct Technique Natural Playing Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value can be lower
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed

Ibanez AW54LCE-OPNSteel-string guitarLeft-handed modelDreadnought styleWith cutawayTop: MahoganysolidBack & Sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 419912
$374
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12BKS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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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Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24L-4-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24L-4-G

by Ovation
Comfort Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound projection
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound projection
  • • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS-24L-4-GSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelTop: Solid spruceBody design: Mid-depth...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 418523
$494
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Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE-L Grand Auditorium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE-L Grand Auditorium

by Baton Rouge
Natural Playing Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string arrangement
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Limited selection compared to right-handed
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Baton Rouge AR21C/ACE-L Grand AuditoriumSteel-String GuitarLeft-handed modelDesign: Auditorium with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 453258
$417
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH Bundle

by Harley Benton
Comfort Left-Handed Players Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound projection
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer wait times
  • • Often more expensive

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 565619
$314
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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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