Guitars under $200

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170 guitars under $200 from Donner, Fender, Pyle and more. Most cost $110 to $199, and half cost less than $150.

Top brands: Fender (23)Yamaha (8)Ibanez (4)

Oscar Schmidt

Acoustic-electric

+Mini auditorium body suits smaller players and travel

+Acoustic-electric for amplified performance

+Comes as a bundle with gig bag, cable, tuner and strap

$107.99-40%List: ~~$179.99~~

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

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Electric, Full size

+Full size electric guitar for standard playing

+Starter kit with case, strap, strings and pick

+Includes a 10W amplifier for practice

$129.99-32%List: ~~$189.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Jasmine

Acoustic

+Mahogany back and sides for a warm, midrange-focused sound

+Dreadnought body gives a big, full acoustic volume

+Acoustic guitar type for unamplified playing

$119.00-30%List: ~~$169.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

Pyle

Electric

+Includes an amplifier, so no separate amp is needed

+Kit format bundles guitar and accessories together

+Labeled as a beginner kit

$142.99-21%Was: ~~$179.99~~

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

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Bass, 4 String count, Full size

+Full size body for standard bass playing

+Four strings for standard bass tuning

+Acoustic-electric design for unplugged or amplified playing

$119.99-20%List: ~~$149.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale 3/4 size suits smaller hands

+Designed for kids and beginners

+Compact build for travel

$179.99-14%List: ~~$209.99~~

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

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Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be played unplugged or amplified

+41in full size body for standard playing

+All wood construction with cutaway body

$129.99-24%List: ~~$169.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design can plug into an amplifier or PA

+Dreadnought body delivers a full acoustic tone

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Electronics add complexity compared with a standard acoustic

$199.99-20%List: ~~$249.99~~

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

Jackson

Electric

+Electric type works with amplifiers and effects

$169.99-19%Was: ~~$209.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details

Pyle

Electric, Full size

+Amp included: only 46 of 170 here have one

$139.99-6%Was: ~~$148.51~~

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

LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories

+Three-quarter size suits younger players

+Designed for beginners

−Smaller body may not suit adult players

$159.99

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

LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories

+Three-quarter size suits young players

+Designed for beginners

−Smaller body may not suit adult players

$159.99

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

Ashthorpe

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size thinline cutaway body

+Package includes a 10 watt amp

+Built-in electronics for amplified playing

−Only 10 watts limits volume for band or large venue use

$166.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:35 PST - Details

Fender

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

+Smaller 3/4 size suits players with smaller hands or frames

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size guitar

$199.99

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

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body gives a full, projecting acoustic sound

+Marketed as a beginner guitar for new players

+Designed for beginners who are learning to play

−Acoustic body is larger than junior-sized guitars

$139.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon, 6 String count, Full size

+Full-size body for a standard playing feel

+Six strings for standard guitar playing

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound

$189.99

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

Best Choice Products

Acoustic, Full size

+All wood construction for a traditional acoustic sound

+Full size 41in body for standard playing

+Cutaway body for easier access to upper frets

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Yamaha

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players

+Rosewood fingerboard and bridge included

+Classical nylon-string design

$199.99

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

Washburn

Acoustic-electric, 6 String count

+Six strings for standard guitar playing range

+Acoustic-electric type that can plug into an amplifier

+Right-handed model from the Vintage Series line

$199.00

as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details

Yamaha

Acoustic

+Designed for beginners with comfortable scale length

+Comfortable string spacing for new players

+Acoustic steel-string design

$199.99

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

LyxProSpec score 9.5

Electric, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players

+Complete kit includes amplifier, cable, picks, and learner's guide

+Suits beginner through intermediate players

$109.99

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

Stagg

Classical or nylon, 6 String count, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Six-string classical guitar with nylon strings

+Three-quarter size body suits smaller players and teens

+Right-handed design for right-handed players

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

EKO

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits young or small players

+Nylon strings for a softer, mellow sound

+Comes with a bag

$127.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details

Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits younger players or smaller hands

+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing

$169.99

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

Yamaha

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic design sized at 3/4 or 7/8 for smaller players

+Scaled-down body suits younger or smaller-handed players

−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size acoustic

$189.99

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

Yamaha

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

+Three-quarter size body suits younger players or smaller frames

+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing

$179.99

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

Ibanez

3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players and younger beginners

$159.99

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

Epiphone

Classical or nylon

+Classical nylon-string design for a mellow, soft tone

+Suited to Spanish and classical repertoire

$199.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$107.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$119.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$142.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$119.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$139.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

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