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Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses for Beginner 2025

Perfect 4-string lefthanded basses for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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 V5 Alder-4 CGM LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 CGM LH

by Marcus Miller
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
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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
Buy at Thomann View Details
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
Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT LH

by Marcus Miller
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LH

by Marcus Miller
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK

by Sadowsky
Ergonomic Performance Left-Handed Bass Players Correct Form
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Optimal performance and sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May require longer wait times

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 596992
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH

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

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Mora LH OW

by Sadowsky
Correct Form Left-Handed Bass Players Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control layout
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Usually more expensive than right-handed

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597122
$1,242
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023

by Marcus Miller
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black w/Case

by Harley Benton
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
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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