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Yamaha Guitars under $250

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10 Yamaha guitars under $250. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $190.

Yamaha

Acoustic-electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players
+Acoustic-electric design works plugged in or unplugged
+Includes a gig bag for carrying
−Smaller body gives less acoustic volume than full size
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Acoustic

+Designed for beginners with comfortable scale length
+Comfortable string spacing for new players
+Acoustic steel-string design
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic design sized at 3/4 or 7/8 for smaller players
+Scaled-down body suits younger or smaller-handed players
−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size acoustic
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

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

+Three-quarter size body suits younger players or smaller frames
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players
+Rosewood fingerboard and bridge included
+Classical nylon-string design
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits younger players or smaller hands
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits younger players or smaller hands
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full size body for adult players
+Nylon strings give a soft, mellow tone
+Classical design for fingerstyle playing
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits small hands and younger players
+Designed for students and beginners
+Nylon strings for a softer classical tone
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSizeSpec scorePrice
Acoustic-electric3/4 or 7/8 sizen/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic3/4 or 7/8 sizen/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon3/4 or 7/8 sizen/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonFull sizen/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon1/2 size or smallern/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon1/2 size or smallern/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonFull sizen/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon1/2 size or smallern/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

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