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Fender Guitars under $250

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10 Fender guitars under $250. Most cost $160 to $209, and half cost less than $175.

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

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

+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

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

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
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Stratocaster body style
+Includes a 2-year warranty
+Comes with free lessons for new players
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 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
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

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

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