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184 guitars for beginners from Fender, Donner, Pyle and more. Most cost $80 to $399, and half cost less than $140.

Top brands: Fender (31)

Vangoa

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body for standard playing

+Nylon strings for a softer feel on fingers

+Beginner-oriented design for new players

$142.49-5%Was: ~~$149.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:24 PST - Details

Vangoa

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size suits youth and smaller players

+Steel strings for bright, projecting tone

+Starter bundle includes gig bag, tuner, and capo

$134.79-5%Was: ~~$141.98~~

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

Besyou

Electric, Full size

+Includes an amp in the starter bundle

+Three single-coil pickups give a bright, versatile tone

+Solid body design for electric playing

$113.05-5%Was: ~~$119.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Bullstar

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch body for standard playing

+Solid body construction for a sturdy build

+TL style body shape with a classic design

$132.90-5%Was: ~~$139.90~~

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

Smartxchoices

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch electric guitar in a beginner kit

+Includes a 10W amplifier

+Includes a case and accessory pack

$108.29-5%List: ~~$113.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 03:42 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Designed as a beginner guitar for new players

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players

$109.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Designed as a starter electric guitar for beginners

+Comes as a kit with accessories for a first setup

+Telecaster body style is a classic electric guitar shape

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard at volume

$149.99

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

Pyle

Acoustic

+Kit includes picks, strap and gig bag

+Junior size suited to smaller players

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

−Junior size may feel small for adult players

$68.99

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

Pyle

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Kit includes accessories for starting out

+Quarter-size body suited to young players

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

−Small body gives limited volume and range

$71.99

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

Tostar

Electric

+Comes as a kit for beginners

+Lightweight 39 inch electric guitar body

+Includes SSH pickups

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard

$115.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details

Strich

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch body for a standard playing feel

+Includes an amp, so no separate amplifier needed

+Kit format bundles the essentials for a starter

−Built-in 10W amp limits volume for larger spaces

$179.99

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

Winzz

Electric, 1/2 size or smaller

+Small 1/4 size body fits children ages 4 to 7

+Includes a kit with amp for starting right away

+Travel-friendly size for taking on trips

−Built for very young players and not adult use

$85.90

as of 11/04/2026 08:35 PST - Details

Susen

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch solid body

+Includes a 5W amp for practice

+Kit format bundles the essentials for a starter

−Low 5W amp output limits volume for larger spaces

$94.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details

Aklot

Electric

+Kit includes a 10W amp

+Coil-split HSS pickups offer several tones

+Includes lesson book, gig bag and tuner

−Small 10W amp is limited in volume for bands

$194.59

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

DemuseaSpec score 9.5

Electric

+Includes a 20W amp, so no separate amp is needed

+Kit includes building accessories for assembly

+Solid wood body for a warmer, sustaining tone

−Requires assembly before it can be played

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size spruce wood body

+Includes a 10W amplifier

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

−Requires the included amplifier to be heard loudly

$166.99

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

Pyle

Electric

+Includes a wireless amp for playing without cables

+Includes a case and strap

+Includes two months of lessons

−Small 30-inch size may not suit adult players

$89.99

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

Besyou

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body for standard playing

+Cutaway body gives access to higher frets

+Starter kit includes a wall rack and string winders

−No amp or electronics for amplified playing

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Pyle

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body for standard playing

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips for beginners

+Includes capo, strap and extra string

−Full-size body is large for young players

$79.30

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

Donner

Electric

+Solid body electric guitar design

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

+Gig bag included for transport

−No amplifier included with this electric guitar

$137.21

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

Epetlover

Electric

+Electric guitar sized at 30 inches for kids

+Kit includes a 5W amplifier

+Kit includes picks, gig bag, strap and cable

−Small 5W amplifier suits practice rather than loud playing

No price recorded yet.

Pyle

Acoustic, 1/2 size or smaller

+Kit is a complete package for starting out

+Half-size body suited to young beginners

+All-wood construction for a natural acoustic sound

−Half-size body is small for most adult players

$187.84

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

RockJam

Electric, Full size

+Full-size electric body for standard playing

+Kit includes a 10W amp and gig bag

+Beginner-oriented package for first-time players

−Only 10 watts, limited for loud band or stage use

$135.53

as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Left handed build for left handed players

+3/4 junior size suits children and smaller players

+All wood construction

−Junior size is smaller than a full size guitar

No price recorded yet.

JupiterForce

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch electric guitar body

+Includes an amp, strap, strings, and accessories in one pack

+Marketed as a beginner starter kit for new players

−Small amp is limited in volume and power for gigging

$69.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details

Pyle

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

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips for beginners

+3/4 or 7/8 size suits smaller players

+Includes capo and strap

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$67.99

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

Adm

Acoustic

+Comes as a complete kit for teens and adults

+Steel-string acoustic type suits strumming

+Stated as beginner-friendly for new players

−Steel strings can feel harder on fingertips than nylon

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:40 PST - Details

Aklot

Electric, 6 String count

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+HH pickup configuration with humbucker pair

+String-through hardtail bridge design

−Left-handed build limits use for right-handed players

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Size	Spec score	Price
Classical or nylon	Full size	n/a	$142.49 as of 11/03/2026 22:24 PST - Details
Acoustic	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$134.79 as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$113.05 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$132.90 as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$108.29 as of 11/04/2026 03:42 PST - Details
Acoustic		n/a	$109.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$149.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic		n/a	$68.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	1/2 size or smaller	n/a	$71.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$115.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details

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