Tanglewood TWCROLH Crossroads Orchestra Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar

A mid-size mahogany acoustic made for lefties

Left-handed players often have fewer guitars to choose from. The Tanglewood TWCROLH is a mirror-image version of the Crossroads orchestra model, made for you to strum with your left hand and fret with your right. This left handed acoustic guitar is unplugged only, made from mahogany, and priced at £139.

The right way round for lefties

Because the guitar is built left-handed, chord shapes, scales and fingerpicking patterns feel natural from the first day. There is no relearning or making do with a restrung right-handed model. That makes it a straightforward pick for a left-handed learner, or for a player who wants a reliable everyday acoustic.

Size and feel

The orchestra shape is a medium body, smaller than a dreadnought and roomier than a parlour. It tucks in comfortably under your arm and lets you move from strumming to fingerstyle without changing guitars. Projection is still generous, so it fills a room with ease.

Sound and looks

Mahogany for the top, back and sides gives a warm, resonant voice, with clear notes and a pleasing sustain. The Whiskey Burst Satin finish lets the wood's grain show, and the Eboncore fingerboard completes a tidy, classic look. The satin surface feels smooth rather than glossy, and it shows fewer fingerprints than a high-shine finish.

• Left-handed orchestra body
• Mahogany throughout for warmth and clarity
• Comfortable for long practice sessions
• Free UK delivery from us

The right-handed version is the TWCRO. If you are left-handed and want something smaller to carry around, the TWCRTLH travel guitar is also worth a look in the tanglewood crossroads guitar line. For a lefty who wants one guitar that does a bit of everything, this is the one to start with. It is equally suited to lessons, songwriting at home and playing with friends, and at £139 it leaves room in the budget for a case, a tuner and a few spare sets of strings.