Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Affordable lefthanded guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK
by
Charvel
Comfort
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Fewer options in each category
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BKElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFretboard:...
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4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511531
$1,154
#2
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G5422LH Electromatic SW
by
Gretsch
Optimal Performance
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Limited model selection
Gretsch G5422LH Electromatic SWElectric guitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: Hollowbody with double cutBody: Maple...
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 535978
$1,098
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Lefty T NT
by
Strandberg
Natural Playing Position
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each category
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Strandberg , Multiscale Headless Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodTop and back: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck:...
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4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585455
$1,924
#4
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4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602240
$1,099
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SCB LH
by
Schecter
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Limited model selection
Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SCB LH7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarLefthand modelBody: Swamp ashTop: Poplar...
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5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 459968
$1,484
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Tony Iommi SG Special LHw/case
by
Epiphone
Optimal Performance
Proper Ergonomics
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each category
- • May have longer delivery times
Epiphone Tony Iommi SG Special LHw/caseElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelTony Iommi (Black Sabbath) signature modelBody:...
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549137
$1,022
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467304
$1,979
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Lefty T CH
by
Strandberg
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing Position
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Lefty T CHMultiscale Headless Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodTop and...
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4.6/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585458
$1,924
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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:...
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4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605043
$1,539
#10
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4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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:...
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4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535819
$1,484
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610908
$1,319
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson SG Standard EB LH
by
Gibson
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing Position
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Fewer options in each category
Gibson SG Standard EB LHLeft-Hand Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia...
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467347
$1,924
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
ESP LTD EC1000 Vintage BK EMG LH
by
ESP
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • May have longer delivery times
ESP LTD EC1000 Vintage BK EMG LHElectric GuitarLeft-handedSingle CutSet neckBody: Mahogany3-piece mahogany neckEbony...
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4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 233711
$1,242
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Schecter Reaper-6 LH SCB
by
Schecter
Natural Playing Position
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each category
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Schecter Reaper-6 LH SCBElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Swamp ashTop: Poplar burlNeck: Maple/WalnutNeck...
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4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 503824
$1,209
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
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.
