Left-handed guitar options are always more limited than they should be, so it's good to see Squier offering the Sonic Strat for southpaw players. This is the same solid beginner Stratocaster that right-handed players get -- three single-coil pickups, 5-way switching, slim C neck, lightweight body -- just properly built for left-handed playing.

The black finish with white pickguard and maple fingerboard is the classic Strat look, and it's a guitar that will motivate you to pick it up every day. Too many left-handed players end up with limited or overpriced options; the Sonic Lefty solves that by delivering a real Stratocaster experience at the entry-level price. If you're a left-handed player starting out or looking for an affordable Strat, this is exactly what you need.