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Best 5-String Lefthanded Basses Under $2,000 2025

Affordable 5-string lefthanded basses under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

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
Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-5 Fret MA LH B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SBHP LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SBHP LH

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

Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SBHP LH5-String Electric BassLeft hand modelbottom and sides: MapleSet-in3-striped neck: Maple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450749
$1,154
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-5 Vin MA BK LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Ibanez SRMS805L-DTW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ibanez SRMS805L-DTW

by Ibanez
Professional Performance Advanced Techniques Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Correct string and control positioning
  • • Proper ergonomics for left-handed players
✗ CONS
  • • Significantly more expensive
  • • Longer wait times for delivery

Ibanez5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeTop: Poplar burlBolt-on 5-piece neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606610
$1,374
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tobias Growler V LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Tobias Growler V LH

by Tobias
Professional Performance Proper Ergonomics Natural Playing
Key Feature:
• Correct string and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Professional capability
  • • Natural playing position and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Very limited selection available
  • • Often require special ordering

Tobias Growler V LH5-String Electric BassLeft-hand modelBody: PaulowniaNeck-through-body neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549564
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 5 SBHP LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Warwick RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS

by Warwick
Natural Playing Extended Range Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Extended 5-string range
✓ PROS
  • • Extended 5-string range
  • • Correct string and control positioning
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value
  • • Very limited selection available

Warwick RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelAsh bodyBolt-on 4-piece laminated maple neck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442666
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 OW LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 OW LH

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

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 OW LH5-String Electric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 598460
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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