Guitars for Beginners

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124 guitars for beginners from Fender, Donner, Pyle and more. Most cost $79 to $189, and half cost less than $130.

Top brands: Fender (11)

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Electric, Full size

+Full size electric guitar for standard playing

+Starter kit with case, strap, strings and pick

+Includes a 10W amplifier for practice

$129.99-32%List: ~~$189.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

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Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be played unplugged or amplified

+41in full size body for standard playing

+All wood construction with cutaway body

$129.99-24%List: ~~$169.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Pyle

Electric

+Includes an amplifier, so no separate amp is needed

+Kit format bundles guitar and accessories together

+Labeled as a beginner kit

$142.99-21%Was: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

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

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Electric

+Smaller 30in body suited to young players

+Includes a 5W amplifier for practice

+Starter kit with strap, gig bag, strings and picks

−Only 5W amplifier limits volume and tone range

$89.99-18%List: ~~$109.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Pyle

Electric, Full size

+Amp included: only 59 of 184 here have one

$139.99-6%Was: ~~$148.51~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories

+Three-quarter size suits younger players

+Designed for beginners

−Smaller body may not suit adult players

$159.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories

+Three-quarter size suits young players

+Designed for beginners

−Smaller body may not suit adult players

$159.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic guitar kit designed for beginners

+All wood construction

+Includes full accessory kit with picks and shoulder strap

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$80.13

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 1/2 size or smaller

+Acoustic guitar kit designed for beginners

+All wood construction

+Includes full accessory kit with picks and shoulder strap

−Smallest junior size, not suited to adult players

$74.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

Pyle

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips for beginners

+Quarter-size body suits very small players

+Includes capo, gig bag, strings, strap and picks

−Very small body limits use for larger players

No current price. Check it at the store.

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Acoustic, Full size

+All wood construction for a traditional acoustic sound

+Full size 41in body for standard playing

+Cutaway body for easier access to upper frets

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

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Electric

+Includes a headphone amp for quiet practice

+Kit includes padded gig bag, headphones, and strap

+Beginner-oriented electric guitar kit with HSS pickups

$99.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier

+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound

+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included

$429.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

LyxProSpec score 9.5

Electric, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players

+Complete kit includes amplifier, cable, picks, and learner's guide

+Suits beginner through intermediate players

$109.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

Cort

Acoustic

+Starter pack includes accessories for getting going right away

+Dreadnought body gives a full, projecting acoustic sound

+Beginner-oriented acoustic guitar

$99.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Vevor

Acoustic, 6 String count, Full size

+Full size 41 inch body for adult players

+Cutaway body gives access to upper frets

+Six strings for standard guitar playing

$83.25

as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier

+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound

+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included

$429.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Best Choice Products

Acoustic, Full size

+All wood construction for a traditional acoustic sound

+Full size 41in body for standard playing

+Starter set with gig bag, strap, capo and strings

No current price. Check it at the store.

LyxPro

Electric, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players

+Complete kit includes 20-watt amplifier and accessories

+Includes a digital clip-on tuner

No current price. Check it at the store.

Pyle

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

$75.96

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

Donner

Acoustic, Full size

+Full size 41 inch acoustic body

+Kit includes accessories for starting out

+Steel strings for a bright acoustic sound

−Acoustic type needs no amplifier to play

$139.99-18%List: ~~$169.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Bullstar

Bass, 4 String count, Full size

+Complete kit that includes everything needed to start playing

+Full-size body with four strings

+PB-style design with a classic bass shape

$99.97-17%List: ~~$119.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

Donner

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body suits adult players

+Built-in pickups allow amplified playing

+Cutaway body gives access to higher frets

$129.99-13%List: ~~$149.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Vangoa

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

+3/4 size suits younger or smaller players

+Built-in 4-band EQ for shaping amplified sound

+Built-in tuner and truss rod included

$149.99-12%List: ~~$169.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details

Luckwbq

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch body

+SSS pickup configuration

+Includes mini amplifier and gig bag

$99.99-17%List: ~~$119.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:03 PST - Details

Moukey

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Kit includes a chord chart for learning basic chords

+Travel-friendly design suits carrying to lessons or trips

+Smaller 3/4 size suits kids and youth players

−Smaller 3/4 or 7/8 size may feel cramped for adult hands

$79.99-11%List: ~~$89.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Size	Spec score	Price
Electric	Full size	n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric		n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$142.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Bass	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$89.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$139.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Acoustic	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$80.13 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Acoustic	1/2 size or smaller	n/a	$74.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

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