Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses for Beginner 2026
Perfect 4-string lefthanded basses for beginner - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 FL LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Fewer options in each price range
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 FL LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596212
$1,099
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Ergonomic Performance
Natural Playing Position
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597443
$1,198
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Optimal performance and sound
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May require longer wait times
- • Limited model selection
Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MapleNeck...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600446
$989
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 CGM LH
Correct Form
Left-Handed Bass Players
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Usually more expensive than right-handed
- • May require longer wait times
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 CGM LHElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelBody: AlderOne-piece neck: roasted...
⭐
4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567575
$571
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
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
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black w/Case
Proper Technique
Correct Form
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • Limited model selection
Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597629
$303
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT LH
Comfort
Ergonomic Performance
Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control layout
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • May require longer wait times
Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT LHElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573307
$648
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH
by
Sadowsky
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Key Feature:
• Optimal performance and sound
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Correct pickup and control layout
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Fewer options in each price range
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598488
$1,099
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle
Correct Form
Natural Playing Position
Proper Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each price range
- • May require longer wait times
Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK*Electric Bass*Left-handed...
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 537994
$296
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.
