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Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses for Proper Technique 2025

Perfect 4-string lefthanded basses for proper-technique - 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 24-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 MJ4 Mora LH OW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg California Central LH RBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 U5 MT MN Short LH 2023 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller P8-4 NT LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 FL LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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