Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $5,000 2026
Affordable lefthanded guitars under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV LH BK
by
Duesenberg
Left-Handed Players
Correct Technique
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Natural playing position for lefties
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Lower resale value typically
Duesenberg Starplayer TV LH BKElectric GuitarLeft handed modelDesign: Semi hollowArchedlaminated spruce...
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4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 233309
$2,969
#2
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Caribou LH Narvik Blue
by
Duesenberg
Natural Playing Position
Optimal Performance
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Lower resale value typically
Duesenberg Caribou LH Narvik BlueElectric GuitarLeft-hand / left-handed modelAlder body with tone chambers and...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 458290
$2,859
#3
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4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LH
by
Gibson
Left-Handed Players
Natural Playing Position
Comfort
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LHLeft-Hand Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia...
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4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467307
$2,089
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez RG5120ML-FCN LH
by
Ibanez
Optimal Performance
Comfort
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each category
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Ibanez RG5120ML-FCN LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: African mahoganyTop: AshBolt-on neck:...
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4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 604070
$2,474
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Fender Am Ultra II Strat LH EB UBST
by
Fender
Comfort
Natural Playing Position
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • May have longer delivery times
Fender Am Ultra II Strat LH EB UBSTElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
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4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 595888
$2,716
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez RG5121L-DBF LH
by
Ibanez
Correct Technique
Left-Handed Players
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Limited model selection
Ibanez RG5121L-DBF LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: African mahoganyBolt-on neck: Maple/WengeFingerboard: Bound...
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4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604071
$2,199
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson ES-335 Vintage Burst LH
by
Gibson
Comfort
Proper Ergonomics
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson ES-335 Vintage Burst LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelMaple bodyMaple topMahogany neckRosewood fretboardBlock...
⭐
4.4/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 497137
$3,628
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
by
Gibson
Correct Technique
Natural Playing Position
Proper Ergonomics
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
✗ CONS
- • Fewer options in each category
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Cream-coloured...
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5.0/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467297
$3,079
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson ES-335 Figured 60s Cherry LH
by
Gibson
Left-Handed Players
Optimal Performance
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Optimal sound and performance
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Limited model selection
Gibson ES-335 Figured 60s Cherry LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelSemi AcousticMaple bodyMaple topMahoganyRosewood...
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4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 497140
$4,068
#10
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone USA Casino Royal Tan LH
by
Epiphone
Optimal Performance
Natural Playing Position
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • May have longer delivery times
- • Fewer options in each category
Epiphone USA Casino Royal Tan LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelConstruction: HollowbodyBody: Maple/ poplar/maple...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515618
$3,464
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT LH
by
Gibson
Correct Technique
Left-Handed Players
Natural Playing Position
Key Feature:
• Correct pickup and control positioning
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT LHLeft-Hand Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Top: AA flamed...
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467301
$3,024
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH
by
Gibson
Proper Ergonomics
Natural Playing Position
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Natural playing position for lefties
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Lower resale value typically
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH@Left-handed modelElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyCream-colored body bindingTop:...
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467298
$2,969
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s BB LH
by
Gibson
Proper Ergonomics
Comfort
Left-Handed Players
Key Feature:
• Better technique development
✓ PROS
- • Better technique development
- • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
- • Lower resale value typically
- • May have longer delivery times
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s BB LHLeft-Hand Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Top: AA flamed...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467303
$2,969
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schecter Danskimo-6 LH
by
Schecter
Left-Handed Players
Comfort
Correct Technique
Key Feature:
• Optimal sound and performance
✓ PROS
- • Correct pickup and control positioning
- • Optimal sound and performance
✗ CONS
- • Limited model selection
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
Schecter Danskimo-6 LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelDaniel Haniß (Electric Callboy) Signature ModelBody: Swamp...
⭐
5.0/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596057
$2,331
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone USA Casino Vintage Sunburst LH
by
Epiphone
Natural Playing Position
Proper Ergonomics
Optimal Performance
Key Feature:
• Proper ergonomics and comfort
✓ PROS
- • Natural playing position for lefties
- • Proper ergonomics and comfort
✗ CONS
- • Often more expensive than right-handed
- • Limited model selection
Epiphone USA Casino Vintage Sunburst LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple/...
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549723
$3,519
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.
