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Fender Guitars under $300

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35 Fender guitars under $300. Most cost $210 to $279, and half cost less than $250.

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

+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

+All-mahogany build with a warm, rich wood tone
+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound
+Bundle includes hard case, tuner, strap, strings, and picks
−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic

+Left-handed build for left-handed players
+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound
+Bundle includes hard case, tuner, strap, and more
−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces
$299.99
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

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

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string bass with a standard, familiar layout
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Beginner-friendly electric bass for new players
$269.99
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

+Sold as a kit that comes with accessories in the pack
+Acoustic type with a dreadnought body style
+Ready to play for beginners as a full pack
$251.99
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

+All-mahogany build with a warm, rich wood tone
+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound
+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, strap, strings, and picks
−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces
$269.99
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

Acoustic, 6 String count

+All-mahogany build for a warm, woody tone
+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface
+Includes a padded gig bag in the bundle
−Acoustic-only, with no pickup for amplified playing
$264.98
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

Electric

+Complete starter pack includes a Frontman 10G amplifier
+Designed as a beginner electric guitar
+Comes as a full kit with accessories
$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes an amplifier and gig bag
+Bundled with strap, instrument cable, and picks
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 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

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone
+Bundle includes a hard case, tuner, strings, strap, and picks
+Acoustic design needs no amplifier for practice
−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players
$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone
+Bundle includes a gig bag, tuner, strap, strings, and picks
+Acoustic design needs no amplifier for practice
−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players
$251.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips for beginners
+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface
+Classical body suits fingerstyle and soft, mellow tone
$275.53
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, 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

Bass

+Bundled with a tuner and strap
+Includes an instructional DVD for learning
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$225.39
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$251.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

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