Best Lefthanded Guitars 2026
Top-rated lefthanded guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK w/Bag
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Fewer options in each category
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK*Electric...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 580084
$406
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame w/Case
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Limited model selection
Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558105
$703
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame Burst
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
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Epiphone Les Paul Special TV Yellow LH
by
Epiphone
Optimal Performance
Left-Handed Players
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Limited model selection
Epiphone Les Paul Special TV Yellow LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed Epiphone's inspired by Gibson CollectionBody:...
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 532060
$479
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNTElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelErgonomically shaped bodyBody: NyatohTop: flamed...
⭐
5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485398
$439
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP
Comfort
Correct Technique
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Fewer options in each category
Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SPElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: American alderBolt-on neck: roasted and...
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 565668
$439
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBK
Natural Playing Position
Left-Handed Players
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBKElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MerantiSet-in neck: MerantiFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570155
$373
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton EX-84 LH Modern WH
Optimal Performance
Proper Ergonomics
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Lower resale value typically
Harley Benton EX-84 LH Modern WHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelPro SeriesMahogany bodyGlued-in mahogany...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496253
$351
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES-335 Dot 60s Cherry LH
by
Gibson
Natural Playing Position
Left-Handed Players
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson ES-335 Dot 60s Cherry LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelType: Semi-HollowMaple bodyMaple topMahogany...
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 497131
$3,519
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom LH S SGB
by
Schecter
Left-Handed Players
Proper Ergonomics
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom LH S SGBElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelSynyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) Signature...
⭐
5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 443823
$2,034
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Ebony LH
by
Epiphone
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Ebony LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelInspired by Gibson CollectionBody:...
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 526685
$869
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter C-6 Deluxe LH SB
by
Schecter
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Schecter C-6 Deluxe LH SBElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodDot...
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611347
$549
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Lower resale value typically
Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF*Electric Guitar*Left-handed...
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522797
$380
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue VB VOS LH
by
Gibson
Optimal Performance
Natural Playing Position
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue VB VOS LHLeft-handedCustom Shop Electric GuitarMaple/Poplar/Maple bodyMahogany neckRosewood...
⭐
4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 537846
$5,828
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.
