A Full-Size Dreadnought Built for Left-Handed Players
Finding a decent left-handed acoustic at a reasonable price shouldn't feel like a treasure hunt — and with the Ibanez PF50L, it doesn't have to. Part of Ibanez's PF Performance series, this dreadnought is built specifically for southpaw players right out of the box, no modifications needed. You get the full dreadnought experience: bold volume, a broad tonal range, and a silhouette that's been a staple of acoustic guitar design for decades.
The PF50L pairs a spruce top with meranti back and sides — a practical tonewood combination that produces a clear, projecting sound with solid mid-range warmth. The open-pore polyurethane finish across both body and neck keeps things feeling natural under your hands rather than sticky or heavily lacquered. For players who spend a lot of time working through chord changes or strumming out songs, that tactile comfort adds up quickly.
Whether you're just picking up your first acoustic or you want a no-fuss dreadnought for practice and casual playing, the PF50L checks the right boxes without asking you to spend a lot to get there.
Dreadnought Body — Big Sound in a Familiar Shape
The dreadnought body shape is the most common acoustic guitar form for good reason: it delivers strong projection and a full low-end that fills a room. The PF50L's spruce top brings clarity and brightness to the mix, while the meranti back and sides contribute a warm, balanced response. Players often find this combination especially well-suited to strumming, where a strong fundamental and clear note separation both matter.
The body is finished in open-pore polyurethane — a thin, matte coating that lets the wood surface remain more tactile than a high-gloss finish. The result is a guitar that feels slightly more like bare wood in your hands, which many players prefer for extended sessions. A red tortoise pickguard and black-and-white waterslide decal rosette round out the traditional dreadnought look.
A Comfortable, Player-Friendly Neck
The PF50L's meranti neck uses the PF profile — a standard, approachable shape that works well across a wide range of hand sizes. The 25.5-inch scale length and 1.65-inch nut width sit in familiar territory for most acoustic players. The neck joins the body at the 14th fret with a dovetail joint, which is the traditional construction for dreadnoughts and supports solid long-term stability.
The nandu wood fretboard has a 10-inch radius and 20 frets marked with white dot inlays — straightforward and easy to navigate. Neck thickness runs 21mm at the first fret and 22mm at the seventh, which keeps things comfortable without feeling too thin or too chunky. The open-pore polyurethane neck finish matches the body for a consistent feel from headstock to heel.
Hardware That Keeps You Playing
The PF50L uses chrome die-cast tuners with a 15:1 gear ratio — dependable machines that provide smooth, precise tuning. Down at the bridge, Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are designed with a bulb-shaped end that makes them easier to remove and reinsert than traditional pins, which means faster string changes when you need them. The nandu wood bridge and plastic compensated saddle complete the setup, keeping the guitar properly intonated up the neck.
The guitar ships with a standard set of strings (.012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053), which are a comfortable starting gauge for most acoustic playing styles and easy to find replacements for anywhere strings are sold.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Dreadnought, left-handed orientation
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Top: Spruce with open-pore polyurethane finish
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Back & Sides: Meranti
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Neck: Meranti with PF profile, open-pore polyurethane finish
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Fretboard: Nandu wood, 10" radius, 20 frets, white dot inlays
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Scale Length: 25.5 inches
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Nut Width: 1.65 inches (42mm)
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Neck Joint: Dovetail at 14th fret
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Bridge: Nandu wood with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins and plastic compensated saddle
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Tuners: Chrome die-cast, 15:1 gear ratio
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Finish: Open-pore polyurethane (body and neck)
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Strings: .012/.016/.024/.032/.042/.053
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Country of Origin: Indonesia
Brand: Ibanez
Model: PF50L
SKU: PF50LOPN
Condition: New
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