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Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable lefthanded guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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
Schecter C-8 Multiscale SM LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Schecter C-8 Multiscale SM LH

by Schecter
Correct Technique Optimal Performance Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed

Schecter C-8 Multi-Scale SM LH8-String Multi-Scale Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MahoganySet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 506665
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One LH MSF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One LH MSF

by Reverend
Comfort Correct Technique Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound and performance
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Limited model selection

Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One LH MSFElectric GuitarBilly Corgan Signature ModelLeft-handed modelChambered body:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605043
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Reverend Charger 290 LH Periwinkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Reverend Charger 290 LH Periwinkle

by Reverend
Natural Playing Position Optimal Performance Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Fewer options in each category

Reverend Charger 290 LH PeriwinkleElectric GuitarBody: KorinaBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602240
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Evh Striped LH RBWS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Evh Striped LH RBWS

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

Evh LH Red Black WhiteElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelEddie Van Halen Signature ModelArched body: BasswoodBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 428300
$1,066
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson LP Special SC TV Yellow LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Gibson LP Special SC TV Yellow LH

by Gibson
Comfort Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • Fewer options in each category

Gibson LP Special SC TV Yellow LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla -- Origin: India...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467304
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD Arrow-1000NT CHMS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

ESP LTD Arrow-1000NT CHMS LH

by ESP
Comfort Correct Technique Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Limited model selection

ESP LTD Arrow-1000NT CHMS LHV-Style Left-Handed Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)Neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535819
$1,484
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD EC 1000 TFM HBS F LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

ESP LTD EC 1000 TFM HBS F LH

by ESP
Comfort Optimal Performance Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound and performance
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Fewer options in each category

ESP LTD EC 1000 TFM HBS F LHElectric GuitarLefthand modelMahogany bodyFlamed maple topNeck-through: MahoganyMakassar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 459395
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Reverend Airwave 12-String Left MBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Reverend Airwave 12-String Left MBK

by Reverend
Comfort Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Better technique development
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Lower resale value typically
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed

Reverend Airwave 12-String Left MBK12-String Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelType: Semi-hollowBody: KorinaTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610908
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS BL Cherry LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Gibson SG Standard HC LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Gibson SG Standard HC LH

by Gibson
Optimal Performance Correct Technique Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
  • • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
  • • Fewer options in each category
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed

Gibson SG Standard HC LHLeft-Hand Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467345
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD Iron Cross LH SW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

ESP LTD Iron Cross LH SW

by ESP
Comfort Optimal Performance Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
  • • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
  • • Limited model selection
  • • May have longer delivery times

ESP LTD Iron Cross LH SWElectric GuitarLefthand modelJames Hetfield SignatureBody: MahoganyTop: MapleGlued neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 459165
$1,737
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter C-1 Hellraiser BC LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser BC LH

by Schecter
Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Comfort
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound and performance
  • • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Lower resale value typically

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser BC LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelMahogany bodySet 3-piece mahogany neckRosewood...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 249669
$1,374
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD EX Black Metal LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

ESP LTD EX Black Metal LH

by ESP
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
  • • Optimal sound and performance
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • Often more expensive than right-handed
  • • Lower resale value typically

ESP LTD EX Black Metal LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: MahoganyThree piece neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 560296
$1,242
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Sawtooth LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Sawtooth LH

by ESP
Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
  • • Proper ergonomics and comfort
  • • Better technique development
✗ CONS
  • • May have longer delivery times
  • • Fewer options in each category

ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Sawtooth LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: AlderNeck-through-body neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 527888
$1,924
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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