Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $500 2026
Affordable lefthanded guitars under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH R. w/Bag
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Fusion-III LH HSH EB FB Bundle
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Lower resale value typically
Harley Benton Fusion-III LH HSH EB FB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-III LH HSH EB FBB*Electric...
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4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 566951
$413
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle
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
#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
(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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Ocean Flame
Left-Handed Players
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Limited model selection
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Ocean FlameElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelDeluxe seriesBody: MerantiArched top: Flamed...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 422535
$318
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
ESP LTD TE-200 Maple STBC LH
by
ESP
Comfort
Left-Handed Players
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
ESP LTD TE-200 Maple STBC LHElectric GuitarLeft hand / left handed modelMahogany bodyBolted three-piece maple neckMaple...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454276
$417
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame
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
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT
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
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Black Flame w/Bag
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
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Fusion-III LH HSH EB FBB
Comfort
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Better technique development
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Harley Benton Fusion-III LH HSH EB FBBElectric guitarLeft-handed model ModellPro seriesErgonomically shaped body:...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 537574
$384
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Purple Burst
Correct Technique
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Fewer options in each category
Harley Benton CST-24T LH Purple BurstElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelDeluxe SeriesBody: MerantiTop: flamed mapleSet-in...
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 527053
$318
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.
