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Best Lefthanded Classical Guitars for Natural Position 2025

Perfect lefthanded classical guitars for natural-position - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Left-Handed Classical Players For Proper Classical Technique For Ergonomic Playing For Natural Position For Comfort For Correct Form
BRANDS: Ortega La Mancha Thomann
Taylor Academy Series 12e-N LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Ibanez FRH10NL-BSF LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ibanez FRH10NL-BSF LH

by Ibanez
Natural Position Comfort Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Comfortable extended playing
✓ PROS
  • • Correct classical playing position
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
  • • Often significantly more expensive
  • • Fewer teacher resources

Ibanez FRH10NL-BSF LHClassical Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelStyle: FRH with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceBody:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594003
$528
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Hanika Custom 50PC LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Hanika Custom 50PC LH

by Hanika
Ergonomic Playing Proper Classical Technique Left-Handed Classical Players
Key Feature:
• Comfortable extended playing
✓ PROS
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
  • • Comfortable extended playing
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Longer wait times

Hanika Custom 50PC LHClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelTop: Solid cedroSoundboard binding: 5-asym-flatTop binding:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614852
$1,649
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Ibanez Sign. Tim Henson TOD10NL LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ibanez Sign. Tim Henson TOD10NL LH

by Ibanez
Proper Classical Technique Left-Handed Classical Players Comfort
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Correct classical playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Fewer teacher resources

Ibanez Sign. Tim Henson TOD10NL LHClassical Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelTim Henson (Polyphia) Signature...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594046
$714
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Ortega Tour Player FMA Blue LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ortega Tour Player FMA Blue LH

by Ortega
Ergonomic Playing Comfort Proper Classical Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Fewer teacher resources

Ortega Tour Player FMA Blue LHClassical Guitar with PickupLeft-handed modelSize: 4/4Back and sides: Solid OkoumeTop:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606474
$549
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Ortega Tour Player ACA Burst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606470
$527
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Takamine GC5CE-N-LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
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Alhambra 5P LH incl.Gig Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Alhambra 5P LH incl.Gig Bag

by Alhambra
Ergonomic Playing Comfort Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Correct classical playing position
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Longer wait times

Alhambra 5P LH incl.Gig BagClassical GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelTop: Solid AA CedarBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 512909
$934
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La Mancha Rubi CM-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 425186
$285
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Ortega RCE131SN-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ortega RCE131SN-L

by Ortega
Left-Handed Classical Players Comfort Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Often significantly more expensive
  • • May require special ordering

Ortega RCE131SN-LClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelWith cutawayTop: Solid cedarBack & sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505564
$428
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La Mancha Granito 32-CEN-AB-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

La Mancha Granito 32-CEN-AB-L

by La Mancha
Proper Classical Technique Left-Handed Classical Players Natural Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
  • • Correct classical playing position
✗ CONS
  • • May require special ordering
  • • Very limited selection available

La Mancha Granito 32-CEN-AB-LClassical GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelWith cutaway and narrow neck profileTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513359
$274
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Ortega R122-7/8-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ortega R122-7/8-L

by Ortega
Ergonomic Playing Left-Handed Classical Players Natural Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Correct classical playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Often significantly more expensive

Ortega R122-7/8-LClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelSize: 7/8Top: CedarBack & sides: SapeleNeck: OkumeFretboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505561
$252
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Taylor 214ce-N LH Spruce/Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602805
$1,319
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Alhambra 1C HT LH incl. Gigbag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 524133
$505
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Cordoba C10 Cedar Lefthand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Cordoba C10 Cedar Lefthand

by Cordoba
Correct Form Ergonomic Playing Left-Handed Classical Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Natural fingering and picking hand position
  • • Comfortable extended playing
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer teacher resources
  • • Very limited selection available

Cordoba C10 Cedar LefthandClassical GuitarLeft-handed modelSize: 4/4Solid Canadian cedar topSolid rosewood bodyMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579993
$1,374
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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.

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