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Fender Guitars under $250

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15 Fender guitars under $250. Most cost $175 to $249, and half cost less than $210.

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

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

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

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-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, 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

+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

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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electricn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
n/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$174.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

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