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Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses 2025

Top-rated 4-string lefthanded basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Left-Handed Bass Players For Natural Playing Position For Proper Technique For Comfort For Ergonomic Performance For Correct Form
BRANDS: Harley Benton Marcus Miller Sadowsky Warwick Sandberg Höfner
Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White LH

by Marcus Miller
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
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Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH

by Marcus Miller
Ergonomic Performance Proper Technique Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • May require longer wait times

Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LHElectric BassBody: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MapleNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600532
$912
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Sandberg California Central LH RBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick GPS Corvette 4 Ash NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Warwick GPS Corvette 4 Ash NT LH

by Warwick
Left-Handed Bass Players Correct Form Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • May require longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Warwick GPS Corvette 4 Ash NT LHElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelAsh bodyOvangkol neckLength: 34" (long...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 364163
$2,529
Buy at Thomann View Details
Höfner Ignition VSB LH SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mo FL LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mo FL LH BK

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Position Correct Form Comfort
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal performance and sound
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Usually more expensive than right-handed

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mo FL LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelFretlessBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598475
$1,099
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK

by Sadowsky
Proper Technique Correct Form Ergonomic Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Correct pickup and control layout
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Usually more expensive than right-handed
  • • Lower resale value typically

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 596208
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
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Warwick Corvette RB 4 Med Scale BK LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Warwick Corvette RB 4 Med Scale BK LH

by Warwick
Proper Technique Correct Form Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
  • • May require longer wait times
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Warwick Corvette RB 4 Med Scale BK LHElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelAlder bodyBolt-on 3-strip laminated maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442712
$1,018
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH

by Marcus Miller
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Mora LH BK

by Sadowsky
Left-Handed Bass Players Correct Form Ergonomic Performance
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
  • • Usually more expensive than right-handed
  • • Limited model selection

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Mora LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 596998
$1,242
Buy at Thomann View Details
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 61 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG LH

by Marcus Miller
Left-Handed Bass Players Proper Technique Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value typically
  • • Usually more expensive than right-handed

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: AlderOne-piece roasted maple neckRoasted maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 522913
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH OWH

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Position Left-Handed Bass Players Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value typically
  • • Fewer options in each price range

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH OWHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597735
$1,198
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS LH

by Marcus Miller
Comfort Ergonomic Performance Proper Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each price range
  • • Limited model selection

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelAlder bodyOne-piece roasted maple neckFingerboard: roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563271
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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