Best Lefthanded Guitars Under $800 2026
Finding a decent left-handed guitar that doesn't make you weep when you check your bank account is a challenge. We get it - you want something that can handle a gig, record a decent clean tone, and not fall apart after a few months of practice. This list isn't about dream guitars; it's about the best you can realistically get for under $800 when you're playing lefty.
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Ibanez RG7421EXL-BKF
- • Meranti body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Wizard II neck profile provides exceptionally fast and comfortable playability.
- • Quantum 7 pickups deliver a modern, high-output sound with clarity.
- • Jatoba fretboard is durable and offers a unique feel compared to rosewood.
- • Meranti can be somewhat plain aesthetically, lacking the visual flair of mahogany.
- • The extended scale length demands a bit more finger strength and reach.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a touch basic for the price point.
Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH MS w/Case
- • Multi-scale design aids playability for heavy strings
- • Left-handed configuration for righty players
- • Speed-D neck profile for fast playing
- • Included hard case for transport protection
- • No weight information provided in text
- • Bridge type not specified in description
- • Limited to single volume and tone controls
Harley Benton HB-35Plus LH Cherry Bundle
- • Left-handed configuration fits right-handed players reversed perfectly
- • Semi-hollow body delivers warm, resonant tone with air
- • Flamed maple archtop provides classic vintage aesthetic and sound
- • Push/pull switch on volume controls adds coil splitting flexibility
- • Mahogany sustain block is unusual for semi-hollow designs
- • No listed weight spec makes handling uncertainty high
- • Set-in neck construction can be harder to adjust than bolt-on
Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Classic Open humbuckers deliver a warm, vintage-voiced, and surprisingly articulate sound.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
- • The included HB-40R amp provides a decent starting point for practice and small gigs.
- • Roseacer fingerboard may feel a bit 'sticky' compared to maple, especially in warmer climates.
- • Die-cast tuners, while functional, aren’t the most precise for ultra-fine tuning.
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the sustain and clarity of mahogany or alder.
Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
- • Classic Open humbuckers deliver a warm, vintage-inspired output.
- • The included HB-20R amp is a decent starter amp for practice.
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • Roseacer fretboard might require a bit of leveling for optimal playability.
- • The TEC circuit in the amp is a novelty, not a true tube emulation.
Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile suits various playing styles.
- • Classic Open humbuckers deliver a convincing vintage rock/blues vibe.
- • HB-10G amp offers decent clean and overdrive tones for practice.
- • Factory strings are basic; upgrading is highly recommended for better tone.
- • Poplar body can feel a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The TEC circuit in the amp is a gimmick, don't expect true tube warmth.
Larry Carlton Q7 Tobacco Sunburst LH
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a real vintage vibe.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • LC Q humbuckers offer a powerful, articulate, and versatile tone.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides smooth, reliable vibrato without tuning instability.
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • Tobacco Sunburst finish might not appeal to players preferring more modern aesthetics.
- • Limited pickup options restrict extreme genre exploration; leans toward classic rock.
Larry Carlton L5 Amber Burst LH
- • Rich amber burst finish looks stunning in person
- • Solid mahogany body gives warm, thick tones
- • Flamed maple top adds visual sparkle and resonance
- • Two medium jumbo frets make bending easy
- • No weight listed means you might find it heavy
- • Only two pickups limit tone variety options
- • Sire hardware feels less premium than high-end brands
Harley Benton SC-450PlusLH GT Vintage Bundle
- • Vintage-style AlNiCo-5 humbuckers for warm tone
- • Coil-split volume switches add modern flexibility
- • Comfortable C profile neck for lefties
- • Arch-top maple design adds acoustic resonance
- • Okoume body material is less stable than mahogany
- • Left-handed models typically cost more than right-handed ones
- • No weight specification listed in the description
Harley Benton SC-450PlusLH GT Vintage Series
- • Lefthanded configuration for left-handed players
- • Vintage AlNiCo-5 humbucker pickups for classic tone
- • Arched maple top provides solid resonance
- • Trapezoid inlays offer clear visual reference
- • Okoume body material is less premium than wood options
- • No weight specification listed in the description
- • Coil-split function adds complexity for beginners
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN LH Seafoam G Bundle
- • Caramelized maple neck and fretboard offer surprising playability.
- • Roswell STA pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic vintage single-coil tone.
- • The Seafoam Green finish is genuinely appealing and uncommon.
- • The included accessory pack provides immediate playability and value.
- • Basswood body can lack sustain and resonance compared to mahogany or alder.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain and resonance.
- • Synchronized tremolo system may require setup to prevent tuning instability.
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN LH Seafoam Green
- • Caramelized maple neck and fretboard offer surprisingly smooth playability and feel.
- • Roswell STA pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced single-coil tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a bright, snappy response characteristic of vintage Strats.
- • The Seafoam Green finish and Kluson-style tuners add a touch of classic aesthetic charm.
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the sustain and resonance of more premium woods.
- • Synchronized tremolo system can feel a bit 'budget' and might require tweaking for stability.
- • Caramelized finish, while nice, may be prone to wear and tear with aggressive playing.
Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame w/Case
- • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain; excellent resonance.
- • Neck-through design enhances access and upper fret playability.
- • EMG Retro Active pickups deliver high-output, modern tones.
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing surface.
- • Mahogany body construction can contribute to a heavier instrument.
- • Flamed maple veneer may exhibit slight inconsistencies in appearance.
- • 7-string scale length limits versatility for some players.
Harley Benton MS-60LH VW Vint. Series w/Bag
- • Basswood body delivers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone.
- • Roswell STA pickups offer a convincing vintage single-coil vibe.
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and improves playability.
- • Die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability and easy adjustments.
- • Basswood, while warm, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end resonance and sustain.
- • Tremolo system may require frequent setup to maintain tuning.
Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Se Bundle
- • Solid mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, vintage tone
- • HB-80R amp provides surprisingly decent clean and driven tones
- • Left-handed specific design caters to a niche market effectively
- • Classic '50s style aesthetics offer a timeless, appealing look
- • Hardware, particularly the tuners, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrading
- • Digital reverb on the amp lacks the depth of true spring or plate reverb
- • Mahogany body can make the guitar feel a bit heavy for extended playing sessions
Every lefthanded guitars that matches
163 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.
| # | Model | Specifications | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Harley Benton HB-35Plus LH Cherry w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $302 |
| 17 | Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 10 kg | $290 |
| 18 | Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 19 | Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH MS w/Bag | Nut width 54 mm (2.13") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Strings 8-string · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $243 |
| 20 | Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH MultiScale | Nut width 54 mm (2.13") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Strings 8-string · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $232 |
| 21 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $220 |
| 22 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $208 |
| 23 | Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body | $192 |
| 24 | Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body | $185 |
| 25 | Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SP Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $185 |
| 26 | Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body | $173 |
| 27 | Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SP | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $173 |
| 28 | Harley Benton SC-400LH SBK Classic Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $162 |
| 29 | Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $104 |
| 30 | Larry Carlton T7TV Natural LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Ash body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $558 |
| 31 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla w/Case | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $371 |
| 32 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Fla Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $325 |
| 33 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Ocean Flame | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $313 |
| 34 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Ocean Flame Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $313 |
| 35 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Paradise Flame | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $313 |
| 36 | Harley Benton CST-24T LH Purple Burst | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $313 |
| 37 | Harley Benton JA-60CC LH Seafoam Gree Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $220 |
| 38 | Harley Benton JA-60CC LH Seafoam Green | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $208 |
| 39 | Harley Benton JA-60LH SB Vintage Seri Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $197 |
| 40 | Harley Benton JA-60LH SB Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $185 |
| 41 | Larry Carlton H7V VS LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 627 mm (24.69") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Maple body | $767 |
| 42 | Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame w/Bag | Nut width 48 mm (1.89") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") · Strings 7-string · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $651 |
| 43 | Harley Benton Amarok 7 LH BKNT Flame Burst | Nut width 48 mm (1.89") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") · Strings 7-string · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $639 |
| 44 | Harley Benton ST-20LH SB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 10 kg | $232 |
| 45 | Harley Benton TE-20 BK LH Standard Set 3 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 10 kg | $232 |
| 46 | Harley Benton TE-20 BK LH Standard Set 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $220 |
| 47 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK LH JamPack Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.7 kg | $208 |
| 48 | Harley Benton ST-20LH SB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $204 |
| 49 | Harley Benton ST-20LH SB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 50 | Harley Benton ST-20HH Active LH SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $173 |
| 51 | Harley Benton ST-JAMster LH SCA | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body | $162 |
| 52 | Harley Benton TE-20HH LH SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $129 |
| 53 | Harley Benton TE-LH KIT | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $104 |
| 54 | Epiphone SG Custom EB LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $744 |
| 55 | Guild Polara LH Blue Steel | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $697 |
| 56 | Guild Starfire I DC LH CH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $674 |
| 57 | Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH RW HT FBB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $581 |
| 58 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HSS LH MN QBKB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $581 |
| 59 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HSH LH RW QRG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $581 |
| 60 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH MN HT EMG SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $581 |
| 61 | Schecter C-6 Deluxe LH SB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 355 mm (13.98") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $581 |
| 62 | Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH MN OTC | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $558 |
| 63 | Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH RW SGD | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $523 |
| 64 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH PUBL | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Ash body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $465 |
| 65 | Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus EB LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $441 |
| 66 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus CB LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $441 |
| 67 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus VS LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $441 |
| 68 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $441 |
| 69 | Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus VS LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $441 |
| 70 | Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $441 |
| 71 | Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $418 |
| 72 | Harley Benton Fusion-T HH LH Roasted FNT | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $406 |
| 73 | Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard | $383 |
| 74 | Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard | $371 |
| 75 | Harley Benton SC-Custom III LH VBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $371 |
| 76 | Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Ser Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $336 |
| 77 | Harley Benton JA-Baritone LH BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 762 mm (30") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $243 |
| 78 | Harley Benton TE-52NA LH Vint. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Ash body | $197 |
| 79 | Harley Benton TE-52NA LH Vint. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Ash body | $197 |
| 80 | Harley Benton JA-60CC LH Lake Placid Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $197 |
| 81 | Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Ash body | $185 |
| 82 | Harley Benton JA-60CC LH Lake Placid Blue | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $185 |
| 83 | Harley Benton DC-580LH CH Vintage Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $162 |
| 84 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $150 |
| 85 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $129 |
| 86 | Larry Carlton T7 3TS New Gen LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $791 |
| 87 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH FBB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $465 |
| 88 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $453 |
| 89 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $406 |
| 90 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS L Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $395 |
| 91 | Danelectro 59 Dano 12 Lefthand BK | Nut width 44.6 mm (1.76") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Strings 12-string | $791 |
| 92 | Harley Benton TE-90FLT LH VW Deluxe Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") | $232 |
| 93 | Harley Benton TE-90FLT LH VW Deluxe S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") | $232 |
| 94 | Harley Benton TE-62DB LH LPB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $185 |
| 95 | Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $732 |
| 96 | Gretsch G5230 Electromatic Jet FTBK LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $673 |
| 97 | Ibanez JEMJRL-WH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Meranti body | $616 |
| 98 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HSS LH RW PM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $581 |
| 99 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Alder body | $395 |
| 100 | Jackson JS22-L Dinky BLK | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Basswood body | $313 |
| 101 | Harley Benton ST-20LH SB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $278 |
| 102 | Ibanez GRG121DXL-WNF | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Okoume body | $275 |
| 103 | Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Nyatoh body | $267 |
| 104 | Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Nyatoh body | $255 |
| 105 | Harley Benton SC-1000LH SBK Progressive Line | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $232 |
| 106 | Harley Benton SC-1000LH SBK Progressi Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $232 |
| 107 | Harley Benton JA-60LH OW Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Body Basswood body | $208 |
| 108 | Harley Benton MS-60LH VW Vint. Series Bundle | Nut width 41 mm (1.61") · Scale 610 mm (24.02") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $208 |
| 109 | Harley Benton MS-60LH VW Vint. Series w/Bag | Nut width 41 mm (1.61") · Scale 610 mm (24.02") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $208 |
| 110 | Harley Benton R-446LH Graphite Metal Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $208 |
| 111 | Harley Benton JA-60LH OW | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Body Basswood body | $197 |
| 112 | Harley Benton MS-60LH VW Vintage Series | Nut width 41 mm (1.61") · Scale 610 mm (24.02") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $197 |
| 113 | Harley Benton TE-40 LH TBK D. Series Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $197 |
| 114 | Harley Benton ST-62LH BK Vintage Seri Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $185 |
| 115 | Harley Benton R-446LH Graphite Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $185 |
| 116 | Harley Benton TE-40 LH TBK D. Series w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $185 |
| 117 | Harley Benton ST-62LH BK Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $173 |
| 118 | Harley Benton TE-40 LH TBK Deluxe Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $173 |
| 119 | Harley Benton ST-20LH BK Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $104 |
| 120 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $104 |
| 121 | Harley Benton ST-20LH SB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $104 |
| 122 | Harley Benton TE-20 BK LH Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $104 |
| 123 | Gretsch G2622 Streamliner GM LH | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $674 |
| 124 | Cort MBM-2 Meta Dry Satin Black LH | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $639 |
| 125 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH MN FNT | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $581 |
| 126 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HSH LH MN FBB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $581 |
| 127 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW FR WM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $581 |
| 128 | Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $558 |
| 129 | Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $558 |
| 130 | Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH MN HT BM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $523 |
| 131 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS LH L Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body | $418 |
| 132 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS LH LPB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Alder body | $406 |
| 133 | Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH DPS | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $406 |
| 134 | Yamaha Pacifica 112JL YNS | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $313 |
| 135 | Yamaha Pacifica 112JL BL | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $255 |
| 136 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS LH FBB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $232 |
| 137 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LH LPB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $208 |
| 138 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS LH SP | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $208 |
| 139 | Squier Sonic Strat MN LH Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $197 |
| 140 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH LH RBM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $185 |
| 141 | Danelectro DE 59M LH NOS+ Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets | $756 |
| 142 | Epiphone ES-335 Cherry LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets | $661 |
| 143 | Harley Benton Amarok 6 LH BKNT Flame w/Case | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Weight 2 kg | $604 |
| 144 | Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst LH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets | $579 |
| 145 | Jackson JS32-L Rhoads AH SG | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $416 |
| 146 | Harley Benton EX-84 LH Modern WH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 381 mm (15") | $371 |
| 147 | Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SFG Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets | $185 |
| 148 | Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SFG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets | $173 |
| 149 | Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Mahogany body | $756 |
| 150 | Squier CV 50s Tele LH MN BB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $488 |
| 151 | Ibanez AF55L-TF | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Basswood body | $482 |
| 152 | Harley Benton ST-80FR MN LH Radiant Red | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Basswood body | $406 |
| 153 | Harley Benton ST-80FR MN LH HH Black | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Basswood body | $406 |
| 154 | Jackson JS32L Dinky DKA AH BBL | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $406 |
| 155 | Ibanez GRX70QAL-TBB GIO | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $277 |
| 156 | Gretsch G5232LH Emtc DBL Jet FT MNS | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Frets 22 frets | $696 |
| 157 | Harley Benton Amarok 6 LH BKNT Flame w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") | $593 |
| 158 | Harley Benton Amarok 6 LH BKNT Flame Burst | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") | $581 |
| 159 | Schecter Omen Elite-6 LH BCHB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Body Mahogany body | $732 |
| 160 | Hagstrom Ultra Swede CBB LH | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Body Basswood body | $639 |
| 161 | Ibanez GRG170DXL-BKN Lefthand | Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $313 |
| 162 | Danelectro Baritone BL LH | Scale 756 mm (29.76") | $791 |
| 163 | Ibanez RGA42FML-BLF | Frets 24 frets | $558 |
Lefthanded Guitars by the numbers
Measured across all 163 models in this category, so «wide», «short» or «expensive» mean something you can check.
How to Choose the Best Lefthanded Guitars
Playability (Neck Profile & Action)
A chunky neck or high action will kill your motivation. We're looking for something comfortable to play, especially if you're still developing your chops. A low-to-medium action is a huge plus.
Pickup Voicing
At this price point, you're unlikely to get boutique-grade pickups, but we're looking for something that isn't offensively harsh or muddy. A little clarity and definition is key for cutting through a mix.
Hardware Quality (Tuners & Bridge)
Cheap tuners will have you retuning mid-song, and a flimsy bridge will impact sustain and intonation. Decent hardware doesn't need to be locking or high-end, but it needs to hold tune and stay put.
Construction & Materials
Solid wood bodies (even if it's mahogany or basswood) generally offer better resonance than laminate. Dovetail neck joints are a bonus, indicating a bit more care in the build process.
Overall Aesthetics & Finish
Let's be honest, looks matter. A well-applied finish isn't just about looks; it protects the wood. We're not expecting relic'd perfection, but a sloppy finish can be a sign of corners cut elsewhere.
Buying Guide
At this budget, expect compromises. You're not getting a maple top or figured neck. Common trade-offs are lower-grade hardware and simpler electronics. Focus on the neck profile and action - those are the biggest factors in playability. Don't be afraid to buy used; you can often snag a significantly better instrument for the same price.
How This List Is Built
We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 163 lefthanded guitars from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.
Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.
What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.