Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses for Natural Playing 2025

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

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

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 Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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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Marcus Miller Z7-5 Antique White LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Warwick RB Corvette Classic LH 5 AS TH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Warwick RB Corvette Classic LH 5 AS TH

by Warwick

Left-Handed Bass Players Advanced Techniques Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Correct string and control positioning

✓ PROS

• Extended 5-string range
• Correct string and control positioning

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value
• Often require special ordering

Warwick RB Corvette Classic LH 5 AS TH5 String Electric BassLefthand / left-handed modelBody: Alder with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589799

$769

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL LH

by Marcus Miller

Natural Playing Professional Performance Extended Range

Key Feature:

• Professional capability

✓ PROS

• Professional capability
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✗ CONS

• Very limited selection available
• Longer wait times for delivery

Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL LH5-String Electric BassLefthand / left-handed modelSwamp ash bodyBolt-on maple neckEbony...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 544366

$769

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK

by Sadowsky

Extended Range Advanced Techniques Natural Playing

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 MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599147

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Sadowsky MetroEx 21-5 Hyb Mo BK LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroEx 21-5 Hyb Mo BK LH

by Sadowsky

Natural Playing Extended Range Proper Ergonomics

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position and comfort

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
• Natural playing position and comfort

✗ CONS

• Significantly more expensive
• Often require special ordering

Sadowsky MetroEx 21-5 Hyb Mo BK LH21-Fret Hybrid P/J BassLeft-handed version5-String Electric Bass34" (864 mm)...

⭐ 5.0/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 491607

$362

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MN BKS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM LH BK

by Sadowsky

Extended Range Proper Ergonomics Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Correct string and control positioning

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
• Professional capability

✗ CONS

• Longer wait times for delivery
• Very limited selection available

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596273

$1,176

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 RM LH BK

by Sadowsky

Left-Handed Bass Players Advanced Techniques Proper Ergonomics

Key Feature:

• Extended 5-string range

✓ PROS

• Professional capability
• Natural playing position and comfort

✗ CONS

• Significantly more expensive
• Longer wait times for delivery

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597198

$1,319

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH

by Sadowsky

Natural Playing Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Bass Players

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✓ PROS

• Correct string and control positioning
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players

✗ CONS

• Often require special ordering
• Significantly more expensive

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596867

$1,209

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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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Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses for Natural Playing 2025

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH

Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH

Marcus Miller Z7-5 Antique White LH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Mora LH BK

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

Warwick RB Corvette Classic LH 5 AS TH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK

Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL LH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH

Sadowsky MetroEx 21-5 Hyb Mo BK LH

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MN BKS LH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 RM LH BK

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH

How to Choose the Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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