Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses 2026
Top-rated 4-string lefthanded basses 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH
Left-Handed Bass Players
Comfort
Ergonomic Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: JabonNeck: Bolt-on...
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585161
$571
#2
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH
Natural Playing Position
Correct Form
Ergonomic Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Lower resale value typically
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: AlderOne-piece neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581733
$571
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023
Comfort
Correct Form
Ergonomic Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Optimal performance and sound
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
- • May require longer wait times
Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023Electric Bassleft-handed modelL2023 model update without bindingBody: AlderNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572101
$494
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sandberg California VS Lionel BK LH
by
Sandberg
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • May require longer wait times
Sandberg California VS Lionel BK LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleBlack dot...
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515308
$1,539
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Höfner Ignition VSB LH SE
by
Höfner
Natural Playing Position
Comfort
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Limited model selection
Höfner Ignition Beatles Bass VSB LH SEElectric BassLeft-handed modelHollow-body designSpruce topMaple bodyMaple...
⭐
5.0/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 232785
$439
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sandberg California Central LH RBL
by
Sandberg
Proper Technique
Ergonomic Performance
Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Optimal performance and sound
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Fewer options in each price range
Sandberg California Central LH RBLElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: AlderNeck: roasted mapleFingerboard: roasted...
⭐
4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563102
$2,749
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Höfner HCT-500/1L-SB Violin Bass CTLH
by
Höfner
Proper Technique
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Höfner HCT-500/1L-SB Violin Bass CTLHElectric BassLefthand modelDesign: Beatles bass with sustain blockTop:...
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 202970
$769
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599324
$1,176
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596200
$1,066
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LH
Natural Playing Position
Ergonomic Performance
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: Swamp AshTop: Burl poplar veneerBolt-on...
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584302
$879
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Marcus Miller V6-4 Sandblasted BK LH
Left-Handed Bass Players
Natural Playing Position
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Optimal performance and sound
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
- • Limited model selection
Marcus Miller V6 Sandblasted 4 BK LHElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: Swamp ashBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610812
$747
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 61 LH
by
Höfner
Left-Handed Bass Players
Ergonomic Performance
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
- • Optimal performance and sound
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Fewer options in each price range
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 61 LHElectric BassLeft hand modelInspired by the McCartney bassTop: SpruceBottom and...
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 437324
$4,169
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Left-Handed Bass Players
Ergonomic Performance
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
- • May require longer wait times
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BKElectric BassLeft-handedBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598483
$1,099
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White LH
Ergonomic Performance
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White LHElectric BassLeft-hand modelBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619457
$582
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Marcus Miller U5 TS MN Short LH
Correct Form
Proper Technique
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • May require longer wait times
Marcus Miller U5 TS MN Short LHElectric BassLefthanded modelAlder bodyFlamed maple topMaple neckMaple...
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485161
$549
How to Choose the Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string lefthanded basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
