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Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses for Beginner 2025

Perfect 5-string lefthanded basses for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Left-Handed Bass Players For Extended Range For Natural Playing For Proper Ergonomics For Advanced Techniques For Professional Performance
BRANDS: Sadowsky Marcus Miller Harley Benton
Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH

by Marcus Miller
Professional Performance Natural Playing Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Professional capability
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Very limited selection available

Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: Swamp AshTop: Burl poplar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584323
$989
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Tobias Killer B V LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Tobias Killer B V LH

by Tobias
Advanced Techniques Professional Performance Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Extended 5-string range
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Often require special ordering

Tobias Killer B V LH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: SapeleBolt-on neck: Maple / PurpleheartFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549566
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH

by Sadowsky
Proper Ergonomics Natural Playing Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Often require special ordering

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH5-String Electric BasLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598283
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mor LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mor LH OWH

by Sadowsky
Left-Handed Bass Players Natural Playing Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Extended 5-string range
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Significantly more expensive

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mor LH OWH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597225
$1,352
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor FL LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor FL LH BK

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Advanced Techniques Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Professional capability
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Very limited selection available

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor FL LH BK5-String Electric BassFretlessBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 596277
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Left-Handed Bass Players Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Professional capability
✗ CONS
  • • Significantly more expensive
  • • Very limited selection available

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596075
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B

by Sadowsky
Professional Performance Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Extended 5-string range
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Often require special ordering

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599447
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH OWH

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Advanced Techniques Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Often require special ordering
  • • Lower resale value

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH OWH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598293
$1,154
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MN BKS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MN BKS LH

by Sadowsky
Left-Handed Bass Players Proper Ergonomics Advanced Techniques
Key Feature:
• Extended 5-string range
✓ PROS
  • • Professional capability
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Significantly more expensive
  • • Often require special ordering

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MN BKS LH21-Fret Vintage J/J BassLeft-handed version5-String Electric Bass34" (864 mm)...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 506596
$3,739
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Marcus Miller Z7-5 Antique White LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Antique White LH

by Marcus Miller
Advanced Techniques Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Extended 5-string range
✗ CONS
  • • Often require special ordering
  • • Lower resale value

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Antique White LH5-String Electric BassLeft-hand modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584255
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH

by Marcus Miller
Advanced Techniques Proper Ergonomics Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Professional capability
  • • Correct string and control positioning
✗ CONS
  • • Often require special ordering
  • • Longer wait times for delivery

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH5-String Electric BassLeft-hand modelBody: Swamp ashBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619456
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH

by Sterling by Music Man
Extended Range Left-Handed Bass Players Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Professional capability
✗ CONS
  • • Often require special ordering
  • • Lower resale value

Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH5 String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: JabonBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585171
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK

by Sadowsky
Proper Ergonomics Extended Range Left-Handed Bass Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Extended 5-string range
✗ CONS
  • • Longer wait times for delivery
  • • Significantly more expensive

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 5 Morado LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599736
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mora LH BK

by Sadowsky
Advanced Techniques Left-Handed Bass Players Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Extended 5-string range
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Lower resale value

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mora LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597202
$1,352
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK

by Sadowsky
Natural Playing Proper Ergonomics Advanced Techniques
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
  • • Professional capability
✗ CONS
  • • Often require special ordering
  • • Very limited selection available

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598291
$1,308
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 5-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 5-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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