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If you play lefty, you already know the drill. Somebody, somewhere, has told you to just flip a right-handed guitar over and restring it — or, worse, to learn right-handed like everyone else. That advice ends here.
Lefties are welcome at AMS! We have true left-handed acoustic guitars for sale, built left-handed from the body and bracing up, not restrung right-handed instruments. You can find top brands, including PRS, Taylor, Martin, and Gibson, with sizes from 3/4 to jumbo and prices running from around $300 to more than $3,500 for everyone from beginner to pro.
Let's answer the question you actually came here with: yes, a true left-handed build is worth it. A guitar designed for left-handed players has its internal bracing, saddle, nut, and body contours oriented around your dominant hand. Restring a right-handed guitar, and you're still stuck with bracing and saddle compensation built for a righty, which can throw off your tone and intonation. The cutaway, pickguard, and controls will also end up on the wrong side.
Some players do learn right handed, and that's a perfectly valid path if you're starting fresh. Plenty of teachers recommend it simply because right-handed guitars way more common. But if playing lefty feels natural, there's no reason to wrestle with an uncomfortable setup. True left-handed acoustic guitars exist in the sizes, brands, and price ranges you want, and you don't need to search high and low to find them.
The best part is that a true left-handed acoustic guitar looks, feels, and performs exactly like its right handed twin. It's a mirror image: same craftsmanship, same quality, same expectations.
A restrung guitar is a right handed instrument with the strings swapped so the thick low E sits on the right side of the fretboard if you’re looking directly at the instrument — exactly where a lefty would want it.
Restringing works in a pinch, but the saddle is angled the wrong way, the nut slots are cut for the opposite string gauges, and the internal bracing still favors the original right handed design.
A true left-handed build corrects all of that at the factory. Every listing in the AMS left-handed acoustic category is a true left-handed build. What you order is what you get: a guitar made for your hands.
Body shape has a direct impact on your sound, and there are plenty of options to choose from. For smaller players or travelers, a 3/4 size instrument is a great, compact choice that won't weigh down your backpack. The classic dreadnought steps things up with a full-bodied shape built for punch and volume. If you prefer a more balanced, versatile sound, the grand auditorium is a favorite for players who like to mix strumming and fingerstyle. And if you want maximum low-end, a jumbo body delivers big, bold resonance that'll fill the whole room.
There’s a left-handed acoustic for nearly every wallet here. Entry level options from Ibanez and Epiphone start around $179.99 and climb to roughly $549, which is a comfortable landing spot for a first serious instrument. Intermediate Martin and Taylor models sit in the $699 to $999 range, offering a real step up in materials and tone for players ready to invest a little more. For players hunting their forever guitar, premium builds from Taylor, Martin, and Gibson can push up to around $3,500 — and honestly, the ceiling goes as high as your wallet is willing to climb.
AMS stocks plenty of left-handed acoustic guitars from top brands, like Taylor, Martin, Gibson, PRS, Epiphone, Ibanez, Guild, Fender, Cordoba, Luna, and Yamaha, covering every tier from budget-friendly beginner models to flagship instruments. Finally, the real challenge isn't finding left-handed guitar options; it's picking just one.
If you’re new to guitar and would rather not piece together accessories one at a time, take a look at Acoustic Guitar Packages, which bundle an instrument with the extras you need to start playing on day one. It’s the tidy, all in one route for a beginner who wants a complete setup out of the box.
Already picked your left-handed guitar? Time to protect it. Left-handed instruments are a little harder to replace in short notice than right-handed ones, so grab an Acoustic Guitar Case to keep your new guitar safe from bumps, weather, and the occasional clumsy bandmate.
There is no single winner, because the right choice depends on your budget and the sound you want. Beginners often start with an affordable Ibanez or Epiphone around $300 to $500, while players seeking premium builds gravitate toward Taylor, Martin, or Gibson models. Focus on matching the body shape and price point to your playing style rather than searching for one perfect guitar.
Not strictly, you can always restring a right-handed guitar upside down. But a true left-handed guitar makes playing far more comfortable if playing left handed feels natural to you. It puts the controls, cutaway, and string setup where your dominant hand expects them. Some players do learn right handed, but you don’t have to compromise when genuine left handed builds are available.
Yes, and there are plenty of them. Left-handed acoustic guitars are built specifically for left-handed players, with mirror-image body shapes and internal bracing oriented for your hands. This is a well-established category, not a niche curiosity.
No, playing guitar takes practice for everyone, regardless of dominant hand. Left-handed players who use a true left-handed instrument face the same learning curve as right-handed players. The only real challenge historically was finding proper left-handed gear, and that’s no longer a problem with many more options now available.
Prices at AMS run from around $350 for entry level Ibanez and Epiphone models up to $3,500 and beyond for premium Taylor, Martin, and Gibson builds. Martin, PRS and Taylor mid-tier options land in the $699 to $999 range, giving you plenty of stops along the way.
Left-handed acoustic guitars are no longer an afterthought. With tons of brands and options spanning every price point from starter to stage-ready, there's a genuine left-handed build for every player. Pick the body shape that matches your sound, the budget that matches your plans, and buy with the confidence that you’re getting a genuine left-handed acoustic guitar purpose-built for a genuine left-handed guitarist.
