Fender Left Handed Guitars & Basses

Looking for a Fender left handed guitar or bass, but not sure which models you can actually buy right now?

You’re not the only one. Fender’s lefty lineup changes more often than you’d think, with models quietly disappearing and new finishes popping up throughout the year. This guide covers every left-handed Fender currently available, from the affordable Player II series right up to Custom Shop dream guitars, plus the FSRs, Made in Japan models, and Mod Shop options that are easy to miss.

There’s also big news on the way. Fender has just announced a new American Professional series, with left-handed Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass models due in spring 2027. I’ll explain what that means if you’re thinking about buying a lefty American Pro II right now.

Does Fender Make Left-Handed Guitars?

Yes! Fender makes a small but solid range of left-handed electric guitars, basses, and acoustics. Lefty electrics run from the affordable Player II series all the way up to the American Ultra II and the Custom Shop, while the bass and acoustic selections are shorter.

The catch is that only a fraction of Fender’s catalog comes in left-handed form. The Jaguar has just one lefty model, and the Mustang has none in standard production, so the guide below shows exactly what you can buy.

Fun Fact! The 3rd most expensive guitar ever sold at auction is a left-handed Fender Mustang. Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Mustang sold for $6.9 million at Christie’s in March 2026. Read The 50 Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold.

Where To Buy Left-Handed Fender Guitars

Very few stores keep more than a handful of lefty Fenders on the wall, so online is usually your best bet. Stock varies a lot from model to model (and finish to finish), so it’s worth checking a few stores before you buy. Discounts on outgoing models can be pretty generous too.

You can browse the current left-handed range at the trusted stores below:

If you’re after a discontinued model, such as the Kurt Cobain Mustang or the Player Precision Bass, you’ll need to look for a used one. eBay and Reverb are the best places to start. My guide to Uncovering The Hidden Left-Handed Guitars on eBay shows you how to filter out the right-handed listings and find the lefty Fenders worth having.

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Left-Handed Fender Models at a Glance

Looking for a specific model? Here’s where to find each one in the current left-handed lineup:

Not seeing what you want? Fender’s Custom Shop and Mod Shop can build many of these models left-handed, and limited FSR runs pop up throughout the year. More on those below.

Left Handed Fender Electric Guitars

Left-handed Fender electric guitars are currently available in the following ranges:

Player II Series

For lefties, the Player II series is the cheapest way into a genuine Fender (if you need to spend less, check out my guide to left-handed Squier guitars). Built in Mexico, these are solid gigging guitars for players who want the real deal without paying American prices.

Southpaws get the Stratocaster and Telecaster, both with alder bodies, Modern “C” necks, 9.5″ radius fingerboards with rolled edges, and Alnico V single-coil pickups. The lefty Strat comes in 3 finishes, while the Tele comes in 4, including the new Cactus Gray. Check out my article on the new left-handed Player II Telecaster and Redondo CE for a closer look.

Expect to pay around $850 USD. The downside is that that’s where the lefty Player II range ends. The right-handed series also includes offsets and basses, but none of them come in left-handed form yet.

American Professional II Series

The American Professional II series is Fender’s US-made workhorse range, aimed at serious players and working musicians. Highlights include V-Mod II pickups, a Deep “C” neck with rolled fingerboard edges and a satin finish, and a sculpted neck heel for easier upper-fret access.

Lefties can choose from the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazzmaster. The Tele gets a top-load/string-through bridge with compensated brass saddles, while the Jazzmaster adds a Panorama tremolo and a series “rhythm” circuit. It’s also the only current standard Fender range with a left-handed Jazzmaster. For more detail, check out my article on the left-handed Fender American Pro II guitars.

Important: this series is on its way out. Fender has announced a new American Professional range, with left-handed Strat and Tele models due in spring 2027. Some American Pro II finishes have already sold out, and the remaining stock is often discounted below the usual $1,850–$1,950 USD price.

So, which should you go for?

If you want a left-handed Jazzmaster, buy now. Fender hasn’t announced a lefty Jazzmaster for the new series, so once this stock is gone, there won’t be a new one. If you want a Strat or Tele, a discounted American Pro II is a great deal today. If you’d prefer the new V-Mod III pickups and updated hardware, waiting until spring is worth it.

American Ultra II Series

The American Ultra II is Fender’s most advanced production series, built for players who want modern playability and features without going Custom Shop.

The left-handed American Ultra II Stratocaster has a quartersawn maple neck with a Modern “D” profile, a 10″–14″ compound radius fingerboard, and sculpted body contours with a smoothed-off neck heel for easy access to all 22 frets. Ultra II Noiseless Vintage pickups give you classic Strat tones without the hum, while S-1 switching adds extra pickup combinations. Locking tuners help keep everything in tune.

It comes in 3 finishes: Ultraburst and Texas Tea with ebony fingerboards, or Avalanche with a quartersawn maple board. Expect to pay around $2,360 USD, although you may also spot a few leftover first-generation American Ultra lefties at a discount. Read my article on the left-handed American Ultra II Stratocasters for the full specs.

The downside? The Strat is the only left-handed model in the series. If you want an Ultra II Tele or Jazzmaster, you’re out of luck.

American Vintage II Series

The American Vintage II series is for players who want a period-correct Fender down to the smallest details. These US-made guitars recreate specific model years, with era-accurate neck shapes, Pure Vintage pickups and hardware, 7.25″ radius fingerboards, and nitrocellulose lacquer finishes.

Three left-handed models are available:

1951 Telecaster – An ash body in Butterscotch Blonde, a chunky ’51 “U” neck, and a 3-saddle brass bridge. If you want raw, early Tele twang, this is the one.

1957 Stratocaster – A one-piece maple neck with a ’57 “V” profile, available in 2-Color Sunburst, Sea Foam Green, or Vintage Blonde over ash.

1961 Stratocaster – A slab rosewood fingerboard and a ’61 “C” neck, available in Olympic White, Fiesta Red, or 3-Color Sunburst.

Expect to pay around $2,500–$2,650 USD. Bear in mind that vintage specs mean vintage quirks. The 7.25″ radius can make big bends choke out if your action is set low, and the necks are a lot chunkier than a modern Fender. If that sounds like a dealbreaker, the American Professional II or Ultra II will suit you better.

Artist Series

Fender’s Artist Series has plenty of signature guitars, but very few come in left-handed form. Right now, there’s just one… and fittingly, it belongs to one of the most famous lefties of all time!

The Kurt Cobain Jaguar is a recreation of Kurt’s heavily modified 1965 left-handed Jaguar, with all of the mods that were already in place when he bought it. That means a pair of DiMarzio humbuckers (a DP103 in the neck and a DP100 Super Distortion in the bridge), an Adjusto-Matic bridge, and a simplified volume-volume-tone control layout instead of the usual Jaguar switches.

Built in Mexico, it has an alder body, a bound rosewood fingerboard, and a 24″ scale length. It comes in 3-Color Sunburst, along with a hardshell case and a Fender book on Kurt’s guitars. It’s also the only left-handed Fender Jaguar currently in production, so if you want a lefty Jag, this is it.

Expect to pay around $2,000 USD.

Fender Custom Shop

The Fender Custom Shop in Corona, California, is where you’ll find the brand’s finest guitars. These are built in small numbers by Fender’s top builders, with premium materials and era-accurate details. Many are offered in different “Time Machine” aging levels, from NOS (as it would have looked brand new) to Heavy Relic well-worn finishes.

Left-handed Custom Shop guitars aren’t part of standard production, but they do turn up regularly as limited runs and dealer-exclusive builds, mostly Strats and Teles. If you can’t find what you want, you can also order a left-handed custom build through a Fender Custom Shop dealer, who can give you a quote and an estimated build time.

Expect to pay from around $4,000 USD, with Masterbuilt guitars easily climbing past $10,000 USD. Wait times for custom orders can be long, so if a lefty in-stock model ticks most of your boxes, it might be worth grabbing it while you can.

Is There a Left-Handed Fender Mustang?

Not in standard production, unfortunately. None of Fender’s current regular series include a left-handed Mustang, which is a little ironic considering the guitar’s most famous player was a lefty!

That said, you’ve still got a few options:

Made in Japan FSRs – Every so often, Fender Japan makes small left-handed runs of its Traditional 60s Mustang, usually in classic colors with a matching headstock. Recent examples include Daphne Blue and Olympic White models, which sold through select dealers. They’re short-scale (24″), well built, and tend to sell out fast.

Kurt Cobain Mustang (used) – Fender made a left-handed version of Kurt’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Mustang from 2012 until around 2015, in Fiesta Red, Sonic Blue, and Lake Placid Blue with a racing stripe. Built in Japan, it has a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in the bridge and an angled single-coil in the neck. Check out my Kurt Cobain Mustang article for the full specs.

Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang (used) – Kurt’s own Jaguar/Mustang hybrid design was also offered left-handed, but it no longer appears in Fender’s lineup.

For these models, eBay and Reverb are your best bets. Expect to pay a premium, as left-handed Cobain Mustangs are pretty rare and very collectible.

Left Handed Fender Bass Guitars

Compared to the electric guitars, the current range of left-handed Fender basses is pretty slim. The Player Precision Bass Left-Handed appears to have been discontinued, and the American Professional II basses have now sold out at most stores.

That leaves the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass as the only lefty Fender bass in full production, at least until the new American Professional basses arrive. Check out my left-handed Squier guide for cheaper options.

American Professional II

The left-handed American Professional II Precision Bass and Jazz Bass have now been discontinued, and new ones are very hard to find. You might still get lucky with the occasional leftover in stores, but your best bet is a used one on Reverb or eBay.

The good news is that Fender is releasing left-handed Precision and Jazz Basses as part of its new American Professional series in spring 2027. Updates include new V-Mod III pickups and a redesigned HiMass bridge, so if you can’t find an American Pro II, it should be worth the wait.

American Vintage II

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is currently the only left-handed Fender bass in full production. It recreates the mid-’60s J Bass with a bound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid block inlays, vintage-style single-coil pickups, and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

It’s available in 3-Color Sunburst and Olympic White (both shown above), and prices are typically around $2,700 USD.

Fender Custom Shop

Left-handed Custom Shop basses do exist, but they’re rarer than the guitars. Most appear as dealer-exclusive builds of vintage P and J Basses in various relic levels, and you can also request a quote for a custom order through a Custom Shop dealer. Expect to pay from around $4,000 USD.

What about a left-handed Mustang Bass? Sadly, Fender doesn’t currently make one. Vintage lefty Mustang Basses from the ’70s do turn up on Reverb now and then, but they’re rare and priced to match.

Left Handed Fender Acoustic Guitars

The good news for acoustic players is that Fender’s left-handed range has grown, with 6 models currently available, from budget-friendly dreadnoughts to stage-ready acoustic-electrics. Let’s take a look!

CD-60S Dreadnought

The CD-60S is one of the most popular left-handed acoustics for beginners. It pairs a solid spruce top with laminated mahogany back and sides, and the rolled fingerboard edges make it comfortable to play straight out of the box.

There are no electronics, so it’s purely an unplugged guitar. At around $230 USD, it’s hard to beat for a first acoustic. See how it compares in my guide to the best beginner left-handed acoustic guitars.

California Standard Redondo

The California Standard Redondo is the newest addition to Fender’s lefty acoustic range. It’s a full-size dreadnought with a spruce top, sapele back and sides, a slim “C” neck, and Fender’s offset-style headstock for a bit of extra attitude.

Its all-laminate build makes it tough and less sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity, so it’s a great choice if you want an acoustic you can take anywhere. At around $250 USD, it’s also an easy way into a genuine Fender acoustic.

California Deluxe Redondo CE

Step up to the California Deluxe Redondo CE and you get a solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing, mahogany back and sides, a cutaway, and a Fishman preamp with a built-in tuner. Check out my article on the new left-handed Player II Telecaster and Redondo CE for more details.

At around $350 USD, it’s the cheapest lefty Fender with a solid top and electronics, so it’s a great choice if you want one guitar for home and gigs.

Newporter Player

The Newporter Player uses Fender’s own mid-size Newporter body shape with a cutaway, which feels comfortable sitting down or standing up. It has a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, a slim “C” neck, and Fishman electronics.

Expect to pay around $400–$420 USD. If you find dreadnoughts too bulky, this is the better fit.

Redondo Player

The Redondo Player is a full-size dreadnought with a solid spruce top, Fishman electronics, and a slim neck that will feel familiar if you mostly play electric.

At around $420 USD, it’s the one to choose if you want big dreadnought volume with Fender’s California Player looks.

Tim Armstrong Hellcat

Designed with Rancid’s southpaw frontman, the Tim Armstrong Hellcat is a concert-size acoustic with a solid mahogany top and scalloped X-bracing.

Mahogany gives it a warmer, more mid-focused sound than spruce, and the Fishman preamp with a built-in tuner makes it ready for the stage. The “Hellcat” and double-skull inlays are a nice touch!

Expect to pay around $500 USD.

Fender FSR and Made in Japan Guitars

From time to time, Fender releases Factory Special Run (FSR) guitars in limited numbers. These are similar to “Spot Production” guitars from Ibanez, as they’re often only available through select stores or regions, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Many of the most interesting lefty FSRs come from Fender Japan. For 2026, Fender announced seven new left-handed Made in Japan Traditional II limited editions, including Telecasters, Stratocasters, a Jazzmaster, and a Jazz Bass. Allocations were limited, so if one of them catches your eye, don’t hang about.

Fender Japan also makes a handful of standard left-handed models, including a Traditional 50s Telecaster, Traditional 60s Stratocaster, Traditional 60s Jazz Bass, and Traditional 70s Precision Bass. These are mainly sold in Europe and Japan, so stores like Thomann are your best bet.

Lefty FSRs can even come from players like you. Back in 2023, LeftyFretz readers helped make this awesome Lake Placid Blue Fender Player HSS Stratocaster happen! It has since sold out, but it was incredible to see it come to life.

I do my best to keep an eye out for limited edition lefty Fenders, so make sure to follow me on social media to be the first to hear about them!

Fender Mod Shop

If none of the standard models tick all your boxes, the Fender Mod Shop lets you design your own US-made guitar or bass using Fender’s online builder, and of course, left-handed is one of the options!

Lefties can build a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Acoustasonic Telecaster, Precision Bass, or Jazz Bass. From there, you choose everything from the body color and wood to the neck shape, fingerboard, pickups, pickguard, hardware, and tuners.

This also makes the Mod Shop one of the few ways to get a new left-handed Jazzmaster once the American Pro II stock runs out, and the only way to get a new USA-made lefty Jaguar other than the Kurt Cobain model.

Prices start from around $1,900 USD, depending on the model and options you choose. Each guitar is built to order in Corona, California. US orders are usually estimated at around 30 days, while UK and European orders are quoted at 8–10 weeks. Wait times can be longer during busy periods, though, so don’t leave it until the week before a gig!

Head to the Fender Mod Shop to start building!

Fender Website

If you’d like even more information, including full specs and the latest releases, head over to the official Fender website at the link below.

For more information: Fender Guitars Website

Squier – Affordable Alternatives

If you’re on a tighter budget or just getting started, don’t overlook Squier, Fender’s more affordable brand. Squier offers a solid selection of left-handed Stratocasters, Telecasters, and basses at a fraction of the price of a Fender.

They’re great for beginners, modders, or anyone who wants a backup lefty without breaking the bank. Click here to browse the current range of left-handed Squier guitars.