Thirty documented left-handed models, with practical pointers to help you build a shortlist.
Start with two or three models that suit the music you enjoy. Compare their fit and setup before choosing extra features.
These are research-based comparisons, not hands-on reviews or a live stock feed. Each model has a manufacturer or retailer source confirming the left-handed version. Specifications and availability were checked on 28 October 2026; check the exact variant with the seller before ordering. Source links below are ordinary links. Amazon paid links appear separately in our buying guides.
30 of 30 models. Size labels are starting points; try the actual guitar whenever you can.
Three single-coil pickups and a tremolo bridge
Worth trying for: A familiar starting point for clean chords, blues and lighter rock.
Budget for an amp and cable. A tremolo adds moving parts when tuning.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Ash body and bolt-on maple neck
Worth trying for: Players comparing a traditional T-style body for rhythm playing.
Try the weight and body edges seated; a familiar outline does not guarantee comfort.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Offset body; left-handed Vintage Series model
Worth trying for: An offset alternative to conventional double-cut shapes.
Check how the offset waist rests on your leg and where your picking arm sits.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Semi-hollow body with a centre block
Worth trying for: Players interested in a semi-hollow instrument for clean or lightly driven sounds.
The larger body can feel different seated. Test feedback behaviour at your own volume.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Three-quarter-size left-handed electric
Worth trying for: A smaller instrument to try with a child or a player who finds a full body awkward.
Three-quarter is a size category, not an age recommendation. Have the learner try it.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Basswood body and bolt-on maple neck
Worth trying for: Players looking for a different body outline in an accessible electric range.
Compare actual reach and balance rather than choosing from the model name.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Vintage Series; basswood body
Worth trying for: A traditional-looking electric to compare with the ST-20.
Ask the shop to explain the practical differences you will notice, including setup.
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Deluxe Series; meranti body
Worth trying for: A double-cut alternative for someone who enjoys the finish and upper-neck access.
Try every control and ask about bridge maintenance before taking it home.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Single-cut body with a set-in neck
Worth trying for: Players who prefer a single-cut instrument for chord and lead practice.
Check seated balance, upper-fret reach and strap comfort. Body shape alone does not determine tone.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Dreadnought body with a spruce top
Worth trying for: Players who want a traditional full-size acoustic to strum.
A dreadnought can feel deep under the picking arm; try it seated.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Cutaway dreadnought with a spruce top
Worth trying for: A full-body acoustic option to compare with the non-cutaway D-120.
A cutaway helps access high frets; it does not shorten the reach to the first fret.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Auditorium body, cutaway and solid okoume top
Worth trying for: Someone comparing an auditorium outline with a larger dreadnought.
Compare both bodies in the same chair. Smaller-looking photographs can be misleading.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Mini travel body
Worth trying for: Travel practice and players who want to try a compact steel-string acoustic.
Compact bodies still need a comfortable setup. Check case size and sound in person.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Parlour body
Worth trying for: A smaller-body alternative for relaxed seated practice.
A smaller body is not the same thing as a narrow neck; check both separately.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Cutaway dreadnought with a solid spruce top
Worth trying for: A full-size acoustic shortlist where a solid top matters to the buyer.
Ask what the onboard connection includes and whether you actually need amplification.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Solid cedar top
Worth trying for: A nylon-string instrument for classical study and gentle fingerstyle practice.
A classical neck can be wide even though the strings feel softer.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Three-quarter-size nylon-string model
Worth trying for: A child or smaller player comparing a shorter instrument with a teacher.
Check the actual fit rather than relying on a size label or age chart.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Half-size nylon-string model
Worth trying for: A small learner who needs a genuinely smaller left-handed instrument.
Have a teacher check posture and reach; leave room in the budget for adjustment.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Cutaway and solid cedar top
Worth trying for: A player comparing nylon-string options with upper-fret access.
Check neck dimensions and amplification needs; a cutaway is not required for first chords.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Two humbuckers and a fixed bridge
Worth trying for: A straightforward electric starting point for rock practice.
Try the neck and check that the shop setup suits your current ability.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Poplar body and maple neck
Worth trying for: A GIO electric to compare with the fixed-bridge GRG121.
Ask about the bridge system and try tuning it yourself in the shop.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Left-handed miKro series model
Worth trying for: A smaller electric to try for travel or a learner with limited reach.
Check string tension and tuning stability at the setup you intend to use.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Left-handed Genesis Collection model
Worth trying for: A step-up shortlist for a player drawn to the RG design.
Ask for a demonstration of bridge setup and restringing before choosing complex hardware.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Left-handed AZ Essentials series model
Worth trying for: Someone comparing the AZ Essentials design with the GIO range.
Try the controls at a clean setting and compare the neck feel directly.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Left-handed hollow-body model
Worth trying for: A player exploring a hollow-body instrument for chord-led practice.
Check body depth and feedback at the volume you plan to use.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Two single coils and a fixed six-saddle bridge
Worth trying for: A simple control layout and traditional T-style electric to compare.
Single coils can hum. Try it with the clean and driven sounds you actually use.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Three single coils and a two-point tremolo
Worth trying for: Players who want several familiar clean and lightly driven pickup combinations.
Decide whether you want a tremolo; it adds setup considerations compared with a fixed bridge.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Traditional western body and solid spruce top
Worth trying for: A full-size acoustic shortlist for strumming and general practice.
The source is Yamaha USA. Confirm UK availability and try the full body size locally.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Manufacturer-documented left-handed EC-256 variant
Worth trying for: Players looking for a left-handed single-cut model to investigate.
The manufacturer listing was out of stock when checked. Ask a UK dealer about availability and current specifications.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
Hardtail bridge, two humbuckers and 24 frets
Worth trying for: A rock or metal shortlist where a fixed bridge and upper-fret access appeal.
This is the Extreme-II, not the older Extreme-6. Confirm the exact model and UK supply.
Ask the seller to confirm the left-handed version, setup, included accessories, delivery and return terms. No live price or availability is promised here.
More choices are not always more helpful. Compare two or three comfortable instruments, then read the whole-setup checklist.