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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)

Pyle

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size body for standard playing

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

+All-wood dreadnought construction

−Full-size body is large for young players

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 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, gig bag and strap

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$71.75

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

Kremona

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Handmade in Europe

+Smaller 1/2 size body suits small players

+Beginner-oriented classical design

−Smaller body gives less volume than full size

$449.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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

107H

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body for standard playing

+Solid poplar body for a solid-body electric sound

+Comes as a kit designed for beginners

−Requires assembly before it can be played

$479.98

as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details

Generic

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric guitar

+Includes 5W amp starter kit

+H-S-H pickup configuration offers versatile tones

−A 5W amp has limited volume for band playing

$132.20

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Binyoumi

Acoustic, Full size

+Full size 41 inch body for an acoustic guitar

+Dreadnought folk body style

+Comes as a beginner kit with accessories

−Acoustic type only, no electric option

$399.00

as of 11/04/2026 13:36 PST - Details

Nouva

Electric

+Compact 30-inch size suits kids and smaller players

+Complete starter kit with amplifier and accessories

+Includes gig bag, strap and strings

−Compact 30-inch size may feel small for adult players

$89.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:28 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic guitar designed for beginners

+Junior size suits kids and smaller adults

+3/4 or 7/8 size body

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$84.34

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

Pyle

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic guitar kit designed for beginners

+All wood construction with sapele wood

+Includes full accessory kit with picks and shoulder strap

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$174.69

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

Pyle

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

+Dreadnought body style

−Full-size body is large for young players

$112.99

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

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric body

+Amplifier included in the kit

+Classic SSS pickup configuration

$139.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with gig bag, stand, tuner, strap, and picks

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier

$189.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Electric

+Designed for beginners learning electric guitar

+Stratocaster body style for versatile single-coil tones

+Comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

$149.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Designed for beginners learning electric bass

+Precision bass design with a classic split-coil sound

+Comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Enya

Acoustic

+35-inch travel-sized carbon fiber body

+Lightweight design at 3.7 lbs

+Suited to beginners

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size solid-body electric guitar

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

+Full starter kit with amplifier included

$199.99

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

Besyou

Classical or nylon

+Beginner starter kit with everything listed in the bundle

+Nylon-string classical type suits softer fingertips

+Compact 38-inch body size for smaller players

$75.99

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

Donner

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Complete kit with accessories for a beginner start

+3/4 size suits kids and smaller players

+Travel-friendly size for carrying on trips

$149.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Built-in tuner for easy tuning

+Acoustic-electric for amplified or unplugged playing

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

$169.99

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

Leo Jaymz

Electric, Full size

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

+Includes a portable amplifier and padded gig bag

+Includes a digital tuner in the kit

$139.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Designed for beginners

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be plugged into an amplifier

+Includes a 2-year warranty

$149.99

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

Glarry

Electric, Full size

+Full size body for standard guitar playing

+Includes a 20W amp for playing without other gear

+Comes as a kit with accessories for a complete setup

$114.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:12 PST - Details

Glarry

Bass, 4 String count, Full size

+Left-handed design for left-handed players

+Full size body for standard bass playing

+Four strings, the standard bass configuration

$104.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:12 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

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric body

+Amplifier included in the kit

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

$159.99

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

Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a full, shimmering sound

+Acoustic-electric design can be plugged into an amp

+Sold as a kit for beginners starting out

$189.99

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

Compare specs

Type	Size	Spec score	Price
Acoustic	Full size	n/a	$119.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$71.75 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	1/2 size or smaller	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$479.98 as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details
Electric	Full size	n/a	$132.20 as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details
Acoustic	Full size	n/a	$399.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:36 PST - Details
Electric		n/a	$89.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:28 PST - Details
Acoustic	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$84.34 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Acoustic	3/4 or 7/8 size	n/a	$174.69 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

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