Tanglewood TA4CEHNLH Left-Handed Azure Super Folk Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Guitar

A left-handed electro acoustic without the compromises

The Tanglewood TA4CEHNLH is built for left-handed players. It is a left handed electro acoustic guitar with a super folk cutaway body, so you get the Azure look and sound without having to flip a right-handed guitar over.

Made for lefties

The body, neck and cutaway are all set up the correct way round for a left hand. That means the cutaway sits where your fretting hand needs it, and the onboard controls are on the side you can reach. Left-handed guitars in this style are harder to find, so this is a welcome option.

Sound and woods

A quilted ash top is paired with maple for the back and sides. The result is a bright, clear tone with quick response, good for strumming, picking and playing along with a singer. The honey gloss finish lets the figure in the ash show through in a warm golden shade.

Neck and electronics

• Eboncore fingerboard with a smooth, easy feel
• Cutaway for access to the higher frets
• Tanglewood Premium Plus electronics for amps and PA systems

The compact super folk shape is comfortable to hold, and the electronics mean you can go from the sofa to the stage without changing guitars.

Price and alternatives

Left-handed versions cost slightly more, at £309 against £299 for the right-handed TA4CEHN. If you are right-handed and want a different colour, the Azure series also includes the TA4CEBL, TA4CEGR, TA4CEGY, TA4CEPU and TA4CERD. For left-handed players, this honey model is the one to choose. Delivery within the UK is free.

Why it matters

Many left-handed players end up restringing a right-handed guitar upside down, which changes how the controls and the cutaway work for them. A true left-handed build avoids that. You get the intended shape, the right access to the high frets and a guitar you can learn on or gig with from the first day.