Guitars under $1,200

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20 guitars under $1,200 from PRS, Ibanez, Guild and more. Most cost $1,149 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,199.

Top brands: Ibanez (4)

Ibanez

Electric

+Semi-hollow body blends warmth with reduced feedback compared to full hollow

+Ebony fingerboard provides a dark, smooth playing surface

+Electric type works with an amplifier for louder playing

−Semi-hollow body is a less open tone than full hollowbody designs

$1,199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Six strings for standard guitar playing

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound

$1,199.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays both unplugged and through an amplifier

+Travel-sized body for portable playing

+Koa wood construction in a compact size

$1,199.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details

Blue Ridge

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body shape, a common full-bodied acoustic style

+Acoustic type that needs no amplifier

+Part of the Historic Series line

$1,149.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Europe

+Deluxe hardshell case included

+Classical nylon-string type

$1,199.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string electric bass for standard bass range

+Includes bag for transport and storage

+Anniversary Edition model from the SR Premium line

$1,199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Recording King

6 String count

+Six-string resonator guitar with a right-handed setup

+Resonator design for a loud, projecting acoustic sound

$1,199.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details

Ibanez

Electric

+Hollowbody design gives an open, resonant electric tone

+Ebony fingerboard provides a dark, smooth playing surface

+Electric type works with an amplifier for louder playing

−Hollowbody build is more prone to feedback at high volume

$1,199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with a maple fingerboard

+H90 model name points to a dual-humbucker setup

+Electric type suits amplified playing

−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume

$1,199.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with a rosewood fingerboard

+HH model name points to two humbucker pickups

+Electric type suits amplified playing

−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume

$1,199.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

Recording King

Acoustic

+Metal body gives a bright, resonant tone

+Parlor body size is compact for smaller players and travel

$1,199.99

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

PRS

Electric

+Semi-hollow electric body for a blend of warmth and sustain

$1,149.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details

PRS

Electric

+Hollowbody electric design for a warm, resonant tone

$1,199.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details

Ovation

$1,126.02

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details

Guild

$1,199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

Guild

Bass

+Deluxe bass model with a semi-hollow style body

$1,199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Dreadnought body shape is a large, full-volume acoustic design

+Cutaway body gives access to the upper fretboard frets

+Acoustic-electric type can be amplified through a sound system

$1,108.09

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Altamira

Classical or nylon

+Classical guitar with nylon strings for a mellow tone

+Acoustic design that plays without an amplifier

$1,199.00

as of 11/03/2026 21:46 PST - Details

Yamaha

Acoustic-electric

$1,149.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

PRS

Electric

$1,149.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Electric	n/a	$1,199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$1,199.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$1,199.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$1,149.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$1,199.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$1,199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
	n/a	$1,199.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$1,199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$1,199.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$1,199.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

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