Fender Guitars under $250

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34 Fender guitars under $250. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $210.

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design can plug into an amplifier or PA

+Dreadnought body delivers a full acoustic tone

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Electronics add complexity compared with a standard acoustic

$199.99-20%List: ~~$249.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale 3/4 size suits smaller hands

+Designed for kids and beginners

+Compact build for travel

$179.99-14%List: ~~$209.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Classical or nylon, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Smaller 3/4 size suits players with smaller hands or frames

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size guitar

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body suits strumming and full acoustic tone

+Comes as a pack with gig bag and accessories

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Acoustic-only, with no pickup for amplified playing

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Mini size with travel-friendly design

+Made from natural sapele wood

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$209.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits kids and players with small hands

+Compact size makes it practical for travel

+Laurel fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

−Smaller scale may feel limiting for adult-size players

$209.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

+Concert size body is smaller than a standard dreadnought

+Comes with a 2-year warranty

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$225.39

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+All-mahogany body for a warm tone

+Concert body size for a comfortable fit

+Marketed for beginners

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing

+Stratocaster style body with a classic single-cut design

+Sweetwater exclusive edition is a named variant

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing

+Maple fingerboard is a bright-toned wood option

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

+Redondo body shape is a common acoustic design

−Acoustic volume is lower than amplified electric guitars

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

$189.99-5%Was: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Three-quarter size body suited to younger players

+Kit includes strap, picks and a Austin Bazaar item

+Travel-sized electric guitar for portability

−Smaller body than a full-size electric guitar

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a softer tone and easier fingertip feel

+Concert size body is smaller than a standard dreadnought

+Classical or nylon string type suits fingerstyle playing

−Nylon strings produce a mellower tone than steel strings

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Compact mini size designed for easy travel

+Comes with instrument cable, tuner, strap and picks

+Precision bass design with a classic split-coil sound

−Mini scale is smaller than a standard bass body

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players

+Kids-sized guitar with a travel-friendly build

+Comes as a kit with a gig bag and tuner

$209.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound

+Comes as a bundle with gig bag, strap, strings, and picks

+Ready to play with the included accessories

−Garnet Burst finish is one specific look

$174.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Mini size makes it easy to carry on trips

+Redondo body style in a compact acoustic build

+Acoustic build for playing without an amplifier

−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size guitar

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with gig bag, stand, tuner, strap, and picks

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier

$189.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Designed for beginners learning electric bass

+Precision bass design with a classic split-coil sound

+Comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Built-in tuner for easy tuning

+Acoustic-electric for amplified or unplugged playing

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be plugged into an amplifier

+Comes as a bundle with a gig bag

+Includes strings, strap, and picks

$189.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with a hard case and accessories

+Dreadnought body for a bold, full sound

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric guitar for both unplugged and amplified playing

+Redondo CE model from the California series

+Bundle includes gig bag, strap, strings, picks, and more

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can plug into an amplifier

+Dreadnought body style for a full, loud acoustic sound

+Part of the FA Series line

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Stratocaster body style

+Includes a 2-year warranty

+Comes with free lessons for new players

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$225.39 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

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