Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses for Natural Playing 2026
Perfect 5-string lefthanded basses for natural-playing - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH
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
#2
⭐
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
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez EHB1005MSL-SFM
by
Ibanez
Proper Ergonomics
Extended Range
Advanced Techniques
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
- • Professional capability
✗ CONS
- • Longer wait times for delivery
- • Very limited selection available
Ibanez EHB1005MSL-SFM5-String Multiscale Electric BassLeft-handed modelChambered body: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Maple /...
⭐
4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 524551
$1,451
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK
by
Sadowsky
Left-Handed Bass Players
Professional Performance
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✓ PROS
- • Extended 5-string range
- • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
- • Significantly more expensive
- • Longer wait times for delivery
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599069
$1,176
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL LH
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
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS LH
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
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.
