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Best Lefthanded Guitars 2025

Top-rated lefthanded guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 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 Players For Natural Playing Position For Proper Ergonomics For Comfort For Optimal Performance For Correct Technique
BRANDS: Harley Benton Gibson Schecter ESP Ibanez Fender Larry Carlton Epiphone
Larry Carlton Q7 Tobacco Sunburst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Larry Carlton Q7 Tobacco Sunburst LH

by Larry Carlton
Comfort Optimal Performance Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May have longer delivery times

Larry Carlton Q7 Tobacco Sunburst LHElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610946
$846
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Larry Carlton T7 FM TBL LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Larry Carlton T7 FM TBL LH

by Larry Carlton
Proper Ergonomics Natural Playing Position Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Lower resale value typically

Larry Carlton T7 FM TBL LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Alder with flamed maple veneerBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573686
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH R. w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH R. w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Correct Technique Optimal Performance Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Fewer options in each category

Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH R. w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542150
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Duesenberg Caribou LH Narvik Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Duesenberg Caribou LH Narvik Blue

by Duesenberg
Natural Playing Position Optimal Performance Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Lower resale value typically

Duesenberg Caribou LH Narvik BlueElectric GuitarLeft-hand / left-handed modelAlder body with tone chambers and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 458290
$2,859
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops LH

by Schecter
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May have longer delivery times

Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops LH7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Mahogany3-Piece bolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590865
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S LH

by Schecter
Optimal Performance Natural Playing Position Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed

Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: Mahogany3-Piece neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559136
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS BL Cherry LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS BL Cherry LH

by Schecter
Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS BL Cherry LH8-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric Guitar Left-HandedBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548483
$1,132
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Comfort Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May have longer delivery times

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame*Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 541302
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez RG5121L-DBF LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Ibanez RG5121L-DBF LH

by Ibanez
Correct Technique Left-Handed Players Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Limited model selection

Ibanez RG5121L-DBF LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: African mahoganyBolt-on neck: Maple/WengeFingerboard: Bound...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604071
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TS

by Fender
Correct Technique Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Fewer options in each category

Fender Player II Strat LH RW 3TSElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595260
$897
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kramer Guitars Nightswan Jet Black MetallicLH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kramer Guitars Nightswan Jet Black MetallicLH

by Kramer Guitars
Optimal Performance Left-Handed Players Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May have longer delivery times

Kramer Guitars Nightswan Jet Black Metallic LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Mahogany3-Piece neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512659
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame Burst

by Harley Benton
Optimal Performance Natural Playing Position Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame Burst7-String Electric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelArched "Modern...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496247
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hagstrom Ultra Swede CBB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Hagstrom Ultra Swede CBB LH

by Hagstrom
Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Position Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Fewer options in each category

Hagstrom Ultra Swede CBB LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelUltralux SeriesBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 211303
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK

by Harley Benton
Comfort Natural Playing Position Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound and performance
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BKElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelErgonomically shaped body: NyatohBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485401
$384
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone USA Casino Vintage Sunburst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Epiphone USA Casino Vintage Sunburst LH

by Epiphone
Natural Playing Position Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Limited model selection

Epiphone USA Casino Vintage Sunburst LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple/...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549723
$3,519
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Guitars

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 lefthanded guitars 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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