Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses Under $200 2025

Affordable 4-string lefthanded basses under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Proper Technique Correct Form Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control layout

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Optimal performance and sound

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Usually more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK*Electric Bass*Left-handed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 537985

$160

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Harley Benton JB-62 LH CC SFG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton JB-62 LH CC SFG

by Harley Benton

Proper Technique Natural Playing Position Comfort

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics and comfort
• Optimal performance and sound

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton JB-62 LH CC SFGElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelClassic SeriesComfort body: PoplarBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 535273

$186

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Harley Benton JB-20 SB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton JB-20 SB LH

by Harley Benton

Ergonomic Performance Comfort Left-Handed Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position for lefties
• Correct pickup and control layout

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Usually more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton JB-20 SB LHElectric BassLeft hand modelBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: AmaranthDot fretboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 266355

$120

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Harley Benton PB-Shorty LH BK Std. Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton PB-Shorty LH BK Std. Series

by Harley Benton

Left-Handed Bass Players Correct Form Ergonomic Performance

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position for lefties

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Correct pickup and control layout

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton PB-Shorty LH BK Std. SeriesShort Scale Electric BassLeft hand modelBody: PoplarBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 290768

$109

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Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Ser Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Ser Bundle

by Harley Benton

Natural Playing Position Correct Form Proper Technique

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control layout
• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each price range
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Ser Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 560984

$160

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Harley Benton B-450LH BK Progressive Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton B-450LH BK Progressive Series

by Harley Benton

Ergonomic Performance Left-Handed Bass Players Correct Form

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Optimal performance and sound
• Correct pickup and control layout

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Fewer options in each price range

Harley Benton B-450LH BK Progressive SeriesBass GuitarLeft hand modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck made of Canadian...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 317312

$197

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Harley Benton PB-62CC LH Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton PB-62CC LH Black

by Harley Benton

Ergonomic Performance Left-Handed Bass Players Comfort

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Optimal performance and sound
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Fewer options in each price range

Harley Benton PB-62CC LH BlackElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Vintage caramelized Canadian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590428

$175

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Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK

by Harley Benton

Ergonomic Performance Correct Form 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
• Usually more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBKElectric BassLefthand / left-handed modelPoplar bodyBolt-on maple neckRoseacer...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 508506

$153

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

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK

by Harley Benton

Left-Handed Bass Players Proper Technique Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control layout

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Limited model selection

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: AmaranthDOT...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 506998

$142

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Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series

by Harley Benton

Comfort Natural Playing Position Correct Form

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control layout

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position for lefties
• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage SeriesElectric BassLeft-hand modelVintage SeriesBasswood bodyBolt-on neck made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 422553

$131

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Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Series

by Harley Benton

Natural Playing Position Correct Form Proper Technique

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control layout
• Optimal performance and sound

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value typically
• May require longer wait times

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage SeriesElectric BassLeft-hand modelBasswood bodyScrewed Canadian maple neckFretboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 422547

$131

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Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Comfort Natural Playing Position Correct Form

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control layout

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control layout
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value typically
• Fewer options in each price range

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK*Electric Bass*Lefthand / left-handed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 540407

$182

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

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle

by Harley Benton

Ergonomic Performance Proper Technique Comfort

Key Feature:

• Optimal performance and sound

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control layout
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• May require longer wait times
• Usually more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK*Electric Bass*Left-handed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 537989

$160

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Harley Benton PB-20BK LH Standard Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-20BK LH Standard Series

by Harley Benton

Correct Form Left-Handed Bass Players Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position for lefties

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics and comfort
• Optimal performance and sound

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Usually more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton PB-20BK LH Standard SeriesElectric BassLeft hand modelBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 266353

$120

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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 Under $200 2025

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK w/Bag

Harley Benton JB-62 LH CC SFG

Harley Benton JB-20 SB LH

Harley Benton PB-Shorty LH BK Std. Series

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Ser Bundle

Harley Benton B-450LH BK Progressive Series

Harley Benton PB-62CC LH Black

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK

Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series

Harley Benton PB-50 LH FR Vintage Series

Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK w/Bag

Harley Benton PB-20LH SBK Bundle

Harley Benton PB-20BK LH Standard Series

How to Choose the Best 4-String Lefthanded Basses

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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