Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $500 2025

Affordable lefthanded guitars under $500 - 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

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle

by Harley Benton

Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Optimal Performance

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position for lefties

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics and comfort
• Optimal sound and performance

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each category
• Often more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598508

$466

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT

by Harley Benton

Left-Handed Players Correct Technique Proper Ergonomics

Key Feature:

• Optimal sound and performance

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound and performance
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNTElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelErgonomically shaped body: Nyatoh"Ultra...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 521119

$395

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Schecter C-7 Deluxe LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter C-7 Deluxe LH BK

by Schecter

Optimal Performance Comfort Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control positioning
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• Fewer options in each category
• Lower resale value typically

Schecter C-7 Deluxe LH BK7-String Electric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 572856

$488

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Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBK

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle

by Harley Benton

Comfort Correct Technique Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Natural playing position for lefties

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control positioning
• Optimal sound and performance

✗ CONS

• May have longer delivery times
• Fewer options in each category

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 567725

$461

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Ibanez AF55L-TF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AF55L-TF

by Ibanez

Correct Technique Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control positioning

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control positioning
• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive than right-handed
• Fewer options in each category

Ibanez AF55L-TFElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: BasswoodSet-in neck: NyatohFretboard: WalnutPearl Dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 511491

$439

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Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame

by Harley Benton

Proper Ergonomics Left-Handed Players Natural Playing Position

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Optimal sound and performance

✗ CONS

• Lower resale value typically
• May have longer delivery times

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black FlameElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelDeluxe seriesBody: MerantiArched top: Flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 424339

$318

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Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle

by Harley Benton

Left-Handed Players Correct Technique Comfort

Key Feature:

• Proper ergonomics and comfort

✓ PROS

• Natural playing position for lefties
• Better technique development

✗ CONS

• May have longer delivery times
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-80R Celestion*Combo Amplifier...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 371290

$351

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Larry Carlton T3 TS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton T3 TS LH

by Larry Carlton

Left-Handed Players Proper Ergonomics Comfort

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Proper ergonomics and comfort
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• Limited model selection
• May have longer delivery times

Larry Carlton T3 TS LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 583431

$483

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Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH R. w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla w/Case

by Harley Benton

Proper Ergonomics Correct Technique Comfort

Key Feature:

• Better technique development

✓ PROS

• Better technique development
• Correct pickup and control positioning

✗ CONS

• May have longer delivery times
• Often more expensive than right-handed

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Flame*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 567815

$373

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH EB BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH EB BK

by Harley Benton

Comfort Natural Playing Position Proper Ergonomics

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control positioning

✓ PROS

• Optimal sound and performance
• Correct pickup and control positioning

✗ CONS

• May have longer delivery times
• Lower resale value typically

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH EB BKElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelErgonomically shaped body: NyatohTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 485403

$384

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Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle

by Harley Benton

Correct Technique Proper Ergonomics Optimal Performance

Key Feature:

• Correct pickup and control positioning

✓ PROS

• Correct pickup and control positioning
• Natural playing position for lefties

✗ CONS

• Often more expensive than right-handed
• Limited model selection

Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-80R Celestion*Combo Amplifier...

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 371402

$351

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Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP

by Harley Benton

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

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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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Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT

Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT

Schecter C-7 Deluxe LH BK

Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBK

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle

Ibanez AF55L-TF

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame

Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle

Larry Carlton T3 TS LH

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

Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla w/Case

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH EB BK

Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP

How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much should I spend on lefthanded guitars?

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