Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses for Natural Playing Position 2025

Perfect 4-string lefthanded basses for natural-playing-position - 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 V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Tobias Killer B IV LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Tobias Killer B IV LH

by Tobias

Proper Technique Natural Playing Position Correct Form

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position for lefties
• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each price range
• Limited model selection

Tobias Killer B IV LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: SapeleBolt-on neck: Maple/ PurpleheartFingerboard: WengeNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549565

$1,429

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

⭐ 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

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle

by Harley Benton

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

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 RM LH BK

by Sadowsky

Comfort Correct Form Left-Handed Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control layout

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics and comfort
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value typically
• May require longer wait times

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 RM LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598360

$1,066

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Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 CGM LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

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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Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black

by Harley Benton

Comfort Correct Form Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Optimal performance and sound

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value typically
• Limited model selection

Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH BlackElectric BassLeft-handed modelDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderMatching headstockBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 571191

$252

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Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH

by Ortega

Left-Handed Bass Players Ergonomic Performance Comfort

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position for lefties
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Lower resale value typically

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LHElectric Bass UkuleleLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606647

$351

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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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Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses for Natural Playing Position 2025

Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue TS LH

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK

Tobias Killer B IV LH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mo FL LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK

Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT LH

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 RM LH BK

Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH

Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 CGM LH

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK

Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH

Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH

How to Choose the Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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