Left-handed players are used to compromise: a handful of lefty models per brand, few finishes, long waits. Our stock says otherwise. Right now there are more than 160 left-handed guitars and basses in stock across Schecter, ESP LTD and Takamine, from a $349 acoustic to signature metal guitars, all ready to ship. This guide is for the lefty building a rig or a studio who wants the same choice a right-handed player takes for granted.

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How to read this list

Everything here is a true left-handed build: mirrored body, reversed nut and bridge, controls on the correct side. Nothing is a flipped right-hander. Picks are grouped by budget for electrics, then basses, then acoustics, and the B-Stock lefties are called out because a lefty at 20% off is rare.

Left-handed electrics under $1,000

Why: not an electric, but it belongs at the top: the cheapest true left-handed guitar we stock, a full-size Takamine classical for a beginner or a nylon-string second guitar. Spec line: nylon-string classical, natural finish.

Why: Kirk Hammett's entry signature in a real left-handed version, with a Floyd Rose-style tremolo and the KH skull-and-crossbones inlays. The most affordable signature lefty here. Spec line: LTD KH-202 LH, tremolo, ESP LTD Kirk Hammett signature.

Why: the Demon-6 LH is the do-everything metal lefty: 25.5-inch scale, bolt-on, Schecter Diamond active pickups, satin black. Spec line: 25.5 in. scale, Diamond active pickups, bolt-on neck.

Why: a Floyd Rose lefty under $700 is hard to find; the Omen Extreme-FR LH has one, plus a quilted top in Black Cherry. Spec line: 25.5 in. scale, Floyd Rose tremolo, Diamond pickups.

Why: the Solo-II Damien Platinum Lefty is the single-cut option, set-neck with active EMGs. Spec line: set-neck, EMG active pickups, single-cut body.

Left-handed electrics $1,000 and up

Why: an 8-string lefty at all is unusual; the Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH is one with a 28-inch scale, set-neck, active EMGs and a Hipshot bridge. Spec line: 8-string, 28 in. scale, EMG active pickups, Hipshot bridge, set-neck.

Why: the Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT in black limba, left-handed, with Schecter USA pickups and a hardtail. A shred lefty with a top that stands out. Spec line: 25.5 in. scale, Schecter USA pickups, Hipshot hardtail, bolt-on neck.

Why: the C-1 FR S Apocalypse LH packs a Floyd Rose, a Sustainiac and Schecter USA Apocalypse pickups into a left-handed C-1, in Red Reign. The most fully featured lefty electric in stock. Spec line: 25.5 in. scale, Floyd Rose, Sustainiac, Schecter USA pickups.

Why: the Tempest 50th Anniversary LH in Gold Burst is the collector's lefty: a limited anniversary run that rarely gets made left-handed at all. Spec line: 25.5 in. scale, Tempest single-cut, 50th Anniversary edition.

Left-handed basses

Why: the LTD B-204SM LH is the working lefty bass: figured maple top in natural satin, four strings, under $700. Spec line: 4-string, maple top, natural satin, LTD B series.

Why: the Model-T Session LH puts EMG pickups on a vintage-shaped body in Aged Natural Satin, for players who want a classic look with a modern output. Spec line: 4-string, EMG pickups, bolt-on neck.

Why: Charles Berthoud's signature CB-4 in left-handed form, with active EMGs, for the technical player. Spec line: 4-string, EMG active pickups, Charles Berthoud signature.

Left-handed acoustics

Why: a solid-feeling dreadnought lefty from Takamine's G series at a beginner-friendly price. Spec line: dreadnought, natural finish, Takamine G series.

Why: the GD11MCE LH adds a pickup and preamp, so it plugs straight into a PA or interface. Spec line: dreadnought, acoustic-electric, natural satin.

Why: the GN51CE LH is the step-up acoustic-electric: NEX body, cutaway, onboard preamp. Spec line: NEX cutaway, acoustic-electric, natural.

Why: the GF49CE LH is a compact FXC-body acoustic-electric in a cherry-burst finish, with Takamine's onboard preamp, for the lefty who wants a smaller body on stage. Spec line: FXC cutaway body, acoustic-electric, left-handed.

B-Stock lefties: rare, and 20% off

New guitars with one small cosmetic blemish, full manufacturer warranty, 20% below MAP. Left-handed B-Stock comes and goes fast; these are in stock now.

Why: the EC-1000 Vintage Black lefty: set-neck, active EMGs, the classic LTD single-cut, as B-Stock. Spec line: set-neck, EMG active pickups, Vintage Black.

Why: a left-handed baritone is about as rare as it gets; this EC-1000B LH is 27-inch with Fishman Fluence pickups, B-Stock priced. Spec line: 27 in. baritone scale, Fishman Fluence pickups.

FAQ

Are these true left-handed guitars or flipped right-handed ones?

True left-handed builds from the manufacturer: mirrored body, reversed nut and bridge, controls positioned for a left-handed player. Nothing on this list is a restrung right-hander.

Do left-handed guitars cost more?

Usually the same as the right-handed version of the same model. Where a brand charges more it is by a small amount, and B-Stock lefties drop 20% below MAP like any other B-Stock.

Can I get a left-handed 7-string, 8-string or baritone?

Yes, and they are on this list: the Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH is an 8-string, and the EC-1000B LH is a 27-inch baritone. Stock on those changes fastest, so check the live left-handed page.

How do I see everything left-handed you have?

The left-handed guitars page is filtered on the instrument's dexterity attribute and updates the moment stock changes, so it always shows the current list rather than a snapshot.

Do you stock left-handed cases?

Yes. ESP form-fit hardshell cases come in left-handed versions for the EX, FRX, Horizon-3 and RZK-1 shapes, listed with the cases on each product page.

Shop left-handed

All of the instruments above are in stock at the time of writing. The live list stays current when a pick sells out: all left-handed guitars and basses, B-Stock deals, and if you play low tunings, the baritone page shows any left-handed baritones as they arrive.