Best Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars Under $500 2026
Affordable lefthanded acoustic guitars under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE LH w/Bag
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...
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4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545373
$307
#2
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4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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:...
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4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606670
$406
#3
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4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 460431
$472
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH NT
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:...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574397
$351
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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:...
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570821
$364
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 418523
$494
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
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:...
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4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 453258
$417
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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...
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4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 396702
$428
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH SB
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...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574394
$351
#11
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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...
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5.0/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618726
$439
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Fender Newporter Player LH NAT WN
by
Fender
Comfort
Left-Handed Players
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Correct string arrangement
✓ PROS
- • Correct string arrangement
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Resale value can be lower
- • Fewer options in each price range
Fender Newporter Player LH NAT WNSteel-String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTop: Solid SpruceBack and sides:...
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4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570838
$362
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez AEG50L-BKH
by
Ibanez
Natural Playing
Left-Handed Players
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
- • Correct string arrangement
✗ CONS
- • Limited selection compared to right-handed
- • Fewer options in each price range
Ibanez AEG50L-BKHSteel String Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelBody shape: AEG with cutawayTop: SpruceBody and sides:...
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 481442
$350
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH Bundle
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
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Guitar Steel String Backpacker LH
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
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.
