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Fender Guitars under $400

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19 Fender guitars under $400. Most cost $330 to $399, and half cost less than $380.

Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass guitar configuration
+Acoustic bass with built-in Fishman pickup for amplified playing
+Includes tuner and equalizer for on-board tone control
−Acoustic bass body is larger than an electric bass
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic

+Cutaway body gives easier access to higher frets
+Concert body suits smaller hands and sitting positions
+Includes a 2-year warranty
−Concert body is smaller, so projection is less than a dreadnought
$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Precision Bass design is a classic bass guitar style
+Maple fingerboard gives a bright, smooth playing surface
+Affinity Series offers an entry-level bass guitar option
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Left-handed model for left-handed players
+Telecaster electric guitar design with a 2-year warranty
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
$329.98
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Stratocaster design is a classic electric guitar style
+Maple fingerboard gives a bright, smooth playing surface
+Includes a 2-year warranty for added coverage
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Lightweight body for comfortable extended playing
+Sold as a kit for starting out
$319.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing
+Maple fingerboard is a bright-toned wood option
+Stratocaster style body with a classic single-cut design
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Electric bass guitar with a maple fingerboard
+Jazz bass body style for a versatile bass tone
+Designed for beginners learning bass
$357.29
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender
+Electric guitar bundled with a Frontman 10G amplifier
+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, cable, and strap
+Complete kit with amplifier for playing right away
$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be plugged into an amplifier
+Sold as a kit with a hard case, instrument cable and tuner
+Includes a hard case for transport and storage
−Acoustic-electric build adds electronics to maintain
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Complete kit with gig bag, amp, and cable
+Includes strap and picks in the package
+HSS pickup configuration for varied tones
−Includes a small amp that limits higher volume playing
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes a Frontman 10G amplifier
+Bundled with cable, tuner, strap, and picks
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes a Mustang Micro headphone amp
+Bundled with cable, tuner, strap, and picks
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes Frontman 10G amplifier in the bundle
+Comes with a gig bag for transport
+Includes a tuner in the bundle
$391.49
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with HSS pickup configuration
+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, cable, strap, and picks
+Includes a kit for starting out without extra purchases
$359.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Comes as a kit with a Frontman 15G amplifier included
+Includes a padded gig bag for carrying and protection
+Designed for beginners learning electric guitar
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Includes a Rumble 15 bass amplifier
+Bundled with instrument cable and tuner
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$389.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Includes a Rumble 15 bass amplifier
+Bundled with instrument cable and tuner
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$389.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Solid top: only 2 of 19 here have one
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$329.98
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$319.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bassn/a$357.29
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
n/a$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

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