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Guitars under $1,500

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23 guitars under $1,500 from EVH, Gold Tone, PRS and more. Most cost $1,449 to $1,499, and half cost less than $1,499.

PRS

Electric

+Baritone tuning for lower, deeper range
+Piezo pickup for an acoustic-style tone
+Hollowbody electric design for warm, resonant sound
−Hollowbody build is larger than solid-body electrics
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Europe
+Deluxe hardshell case included
+Classical nylon-string type
$1,429.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string electric guitar for a full, chiming sound
+Electric design works with amplifiers for stage and studio
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup care
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
PRS

Electric

+Piezo pickup adds an acoustic-style tone option
+Hollowbody design gives a warm, resonant tone
+Includes a gig bag for transport
−Hollowbody construction is more prone to feedback at high volume
$1,449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with two humbucker pickups
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm, traditional feel
+Electric type suits amplified playing
−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with two humbucker pickups
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, snappy tone
+Electric type suits amplified playing
−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
EVH

Electric

+Electric guitar type for rock and metal playing
+Baked maple fingerboard for a stable fretboard surface
+Deluxe QM model from the 5150 series
$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Epiphone

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric model with a pickup for amplified playing
+Jumbo-style reissue body
+Includes a case
$1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
EVH

Electric

+Electric guitar type for rock and metal playing
+Ebony fingerboard for a dark, smooth playing surface
+Wolfgang Special model from the EVH line
$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
EVH

Electric

+Electric guitar type for rock and metal playing
+Ebony fingerboard for a dark, smooth playing surface
+Wolfgang Special model from the EVH line
$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Falcon model name suggests the Gretsch Synchromatic line
$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Falcon model name suggests the Gretsch Synchromatic line
$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
PRS

Electric

+Hollowbody electric design for a warm, resonant tone
+Includes a piezo pickup for acoustic-style sound
$1,449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Esp Guitars

Electric

+Electric guitar type that requires an amplifier
+Deluxe TH-1000 model from the LTD line
$1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Breedlove

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design works both unplugged and amplified
+Natural Sitka and Myrtlewood tonewood construction
+Bundle includes a hardshell case and tuner
−Concert body is smaller than a dreadnought
$1,499.40
as of 11/03/2026 22:12 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be amplified
+Handmade in Europe
+Deluxe hardshell case included
$1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Electricn/a$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$1,429.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
n/a$1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$1,499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Electricn/a$1,499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details

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