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Guitars under $1,000

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25 guitars under $1,000 from Gretsch, Ortega Guitars, Fender and more. Most cost $949 to $999, and half cost less than $999.

Top brands: Gretsch (5)

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BrandGretsch5Ortega Guitars5Fender2Guild2Taylor Guitars2Washburn2EVH1Godin1
Show all 13Ibanez1Kremona1Martin1Ovation1Yamaha1
TypeElectric9Classical or nylon6Bass2Acoustic1Acoustic-electric1
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Gretsch

Electric

+Hollowbody Double-Cut body for a resonant, open tone
+Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for pitch-bending effects
+Electric guitar built for amplified playing
−Hollowbody design can feedback at high volume
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller chorus
+Hollowbody construction for resonant tone
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings require more setup and tuning care
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars

Bass

+Bass type covers low-register playing rather than standard guitar range
+Travel design is easier to carry to rehearsals and gigs
+Koa wood is named for the wood species used in the build
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars
+Travel design is easier to carry to rehearsals and gigs
+Includes a gig bag for transport and storage
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Ovation

Acoustic-electric

+Deep contour body for comfortable playing
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance
$946.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Thinline body for a slimmer profile
+Acoustic-electric pickup for amplified playing
+Made in Spain
−Thinline body has less acoustic volume than a full-body classical
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller chorus
+Hollowbody construction for resonant tone
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings require more setup and tuning care
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
EVH

Electric

+Semi-hollowbody construction for a warmer, airier tone
+Electric guitar type for rock and blues playing
+SA-126 Standard model from the EVH line
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Spain, a traditional classical guitar origin
+Nylon strings give a soft, gentle touch for fingerstyle playing
+Includes a Pro gig bag for transport and protection
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Slim neck profile for easier fretting
+Includes a Pro gig bag
+Nylon strings for a classical sound
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Spain, a traditional classical guitar origin
+Nylon strings give a soft, gentle touch for fingerstyle playing
+Includes a Pro gig bag for transport and protection
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Spain, a traditional classical guitar origin
+Nylon strings give a soft, gentle touch for fingerstyle playing
+Includes a Pro gig bag for transport and protection
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Washburn

Electric

+Semi hollow body design from the Wing Series line
+Electric type for playing through an amplifier
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Jatoba fingerboard provides a warm, firm playing surface
+Electric type works with standard guitar amplifiers
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Washburn

Electric

+Semi hollow body design from the Wing Series line
+Electric type for playing through an amplifier
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be amplified
+Handmade in Europe
+Padded gig bag included
−Padded gig bag offers less protection than a hardshell case
$949.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Gretsch

12 String count

+Comes as a bundle with the guitar and accessories
+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller, chime-like sound
+Double-cut electric body with a 12-string setup
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic

+Built as a travel guitar for portable playing
+Includes a Positive Grid amp in the bundle
+Complete kit with guitar and amp in one package
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm wood feel
+Modified Stratocaster body style
$949.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm wood feel
+Modified Telecaster body style
$949.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Electricn/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electricn/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Bassn/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
n/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$946.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Electricn/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electricn/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

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