Best Lefthanded Classical Guitars 2026
Top-rated lefthanded classical guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Takamine GC5CE-N-LH
by
Takamine
Proper Classical Technique
Correct Form
Left-Handed Classical Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct classical playing position
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
- • Often significantly more expensive
- • Longer wait times
Takamine GC5CE-N-LHClassical GuitarLeft-hand modelWith Venetian CutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: OvangkolNeck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442087
$527
#2
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Alhambra 1C HT LH incl. Gigbag
by
Alhambra
Natural Position
Left-Handed Classical Players
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Natural fingering and picking hand position
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
- • Comfortable extended playing
✗ CONS
- • May require special ordering
- • Very limited selection available
Alhambra 1C HT LH incl. GigbagClassical GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelSize: 4/4Hybrid Terra SeriesClassical 3...
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 524133
$505
#3
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5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Cordoba C5 Lefthand Iberia
by
Cordoba
Correct Form
Proper Classical Technique
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct classical playing position
✓ PROS
- • Correct classical playing position
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
- • Fewer teacher resources
- • Longer wait times
Cordoba C5 Lefthand IberiaAcoustic GuitarLeft-handed modelFretboard: Pau FerroNeck: MahoganyTop: CedarsolidBack and...
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5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 388149
$384
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega Tour Player ACA Burst LH
by
Ortega
Comfort
Ergonomic Playing
Proper Classical Technique
Key Feature:
• Comfortable extended playing
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
- • Fewer teacher resources
- • Often significantly more expensive
Ortega Tour Player ACA Burst LHClassical Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelSize: 4/4Back and sides: Solid OkoumeTop:...
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4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606470
$527
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Lefthand
by
Cordoba
Natural Position
Correct Form
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Very limited selection available
- • Longer wait times
Cordoba GK Studio Negra LefthandFlamenco GuitarLeft hand modelCutawayTop: Solid European spruceBack and sides:...
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4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 382230
$769
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Cordoba C5 CE Lefthand Iberia
by
Cordoba
Left-Handed Classical Players
Ergonomic Playing
Proper Classical Technique
Key Feature:
• Correct classical playing position
✓ PROS
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Longer wait times
- • May require special ordering
Cordoba C5 CE LefthandClassical GuitarLeft hand modelCutawayTop: solid cedarBack and sides: Mahogany veneerFretboard:...
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4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 329353
$488
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Academy Series 12e-N LH
by
Taylor
Ergonomic Playing
Left-Handed Classical Players
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
- • Correct classical playing position
✗ CONS
- • Longer wait times
- • Often significantly more expensive
Taylor Academy Series 12e-N LHAcoustic GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: Grand ConcertTop: Lutz...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 406460
$912
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Academy Series 12-N LH
by
Taylor
Comfort
Proper Classical Technique
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Correct classical playing position
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable extended playing
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Very limited selection available
- • Often significantly more expensive
Taylor Academy Series 12-N LHClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelBody design: Grand ConcertTop: Lutz sprucesolidAcademy...
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4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 406459
$747
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Alhambra 4P LH incl.Gig Bag
by
Alhambra
Comfort
Left-Handed Classical Players
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Often significantly more expensive
- • Longer wait times
Alhambra 4P LH incl.Gig BagClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelTop: Solid AA cedarBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512908
$934
#10
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4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega Tour Player SBK LH
by
Ortega
Proper Classical Technique
Natural Position
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Natural fingering and picking hand position
✓ PROS
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Often significantly more expensive
- • May require special ordering
Ortega Tour Player SBK LHAcoustic Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTour Player SeriesSize: 4/4Back and sides: Solid...
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4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574206
$481
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
La Mancha Rubi CM-L
by
La Mancha
Left-Handed Classical Players
Correct Form
Natural Position
Key Feature:
• Comfortable extended playing
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable extended playing
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Longer wait times
- • Very limited selection available
La Mancha Rubi CM-LClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelSize: 4/4Top: Solid Canadian cedarBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...
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4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 425186
$285
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
La Mancha Rubi CM/59-L
by
La Mancha
Ergonomic Playing
Comfort
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Very limited selection available
- • May require special ordering
La Mancha Rubi CM/59-LClassical GuitarLeft-hand modelSize: 3/4Solid Canadian cedar topMahogany back and sidesNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 425185
$285
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor 214ce-N LH Spruce/Walnut
by
Taylor
Left-Handed Classical Players
Proper Classical Technique
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct classical playing position
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Often significantly more expensive
- • Longer wait times
Taylor 214ce-N LH Spruce/Walnut, Classical Guitar with PickupA modern nylon string grand auditorium guitar with cutaway...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602805
$1,319
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
La Mancha Rubi CM-N-L
by
La Mancha
Comfort
Correct Form
Proper Classical Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural fingering and picking hand position
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable extended playing
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
- • Fewer teacher resources
- • Longer wait times
La Mancha Rubi CM-N-LClassical GuitarLeft-hand modelSize: 4/4Small neckTop: Solid Canadian cedarBack and sides:...
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 425187
$274
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Hanika Thomann Custom BK LH
by
Hanika
Ergonomic Playing
Correct Form
Natural Position
Key Feature:
• Correct classical playing position
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
- • Often significantly more expensive
- • Fewer teacher resources
Hanika Thomann Custom BK LHClassical GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelWith cutawaySolid cedar topBack and sides: Solid...
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 379448
$1,814
How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Classical 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 classical 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.
