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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)

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
Washburn

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body for a large, full acoustic sound
+Acoustic type for playing without an amplifier
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Stagg

Classical or nylon

+Classical nylon-string design for a softer, mellow tone
+Classical guitar type suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$107.42
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Oscar Schmidt

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suited to smaller players
+Nylon strings for a softer, gentler feel on the fingers
−Nylon strings give a mellower tone than steel strings
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Acoustic

+Nandu Wood fretboard provides a smooth playing surface
+Includes a gig bag for transport and protection
$149.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Donner

Acoustic, Full size

+Full size 41 inch acoustic body
+Kit includes accessories for starting out
+Steel strings for a bright acoustic sound
−Acoustic type needs no amplifier to play
$139.99-18%List: $169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Donner

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body suits adult players
+Built-in pickups allow amplified playing
+Cutaway body gives access to higher frets
$129.99-13%List: $149.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Enya

Acoustic

+Carbon fiber travel acoustic guitar
+Bundled with EGS1 auto-lock stand
+Comes as a complete kit
$189.58-21%List: $239.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Enya

Acoustic

+Carbon fiber travel acoustic guitar
+Bundled with MS1 magnetic strap
+Comes with a gig bag
$185.58-20%List: $231.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound
+Comes with a case for protection during transport
+Includes a 2-year warranty
−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces
$199.99-13%List: $229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size suits younger or smaller players
+Built-in 4-band EQ for shaping amplified sound
+Built-in tuner and truss rod included
$149.99-12%List: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Donner

Electric

+Includes a mini amp for playing right away
+Short 30-inch size suits children
+Travel-friendly size for carrying on trips
$116.99-10%List: $129.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
Donner

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full size acoustic-electric body
+Amplifier included for playing at volume
+Kit includes capo, pick, tuner, strings and strap
$179.99-10%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Donner

Electric

+Includes a mini amp for playing right away
+Short 30-inch size suits children
+Complete beginner kit for a starter pack
$125.99-10%List: $139.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
Gretsch

Acoustic-electric

+Cutaway body gives access to higher frets
+Acoustic-electric type can plug into an amplifier or PA
+Comes as a kit with gig bag, strap, and strings
$197.99-10%Was: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full size body for adult and teen players
+Cutaway body gives access to upper frets
+Built-in pickup for amplified playing
$139.99-7%List: $149.95
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Donner

Electric, Full size

+Dual humbucker pickups for a fuller electric sound
+Solid poplar body for a sturdy build
+Full-size 39-inch body suits adult players
$139.99-7%List: $149.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
Aklot

Electric

+Kit includes an amp for immediate playing
+Full-size body with HSS pickup configuration
+Roasted maple neck included
−Amp included in kit is a basic starter amplifier
$159.99-6%Was: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Aklot

Electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body for smaller players
+1.5 inch narrow neck for small hands
+Kit includes an amp for practice
−Smaller body may limit volume and tone compared to full-size guitars
$139.39-6%Was: $147.89
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Donner

Bass, 4 String count, Full size

+Full size 4-string bass body
+Kit includes accessories for starting out
+PB-style bass design
$159.99-6%List: $169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Aklot

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, richer sound
+Acoustic-electric, so it can be amplified
+41-inch cutaway body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings are harder to keep in tune than six
$188.99-5%Was: $199.79
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Vangoa

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body for standard playing
+Nylon strings for a softer feel on fingers
+Beginner-oriented design for new players
$142.49-5%Was: $149.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:40 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size suits youth and smaller players
+Steel strings for bright, projecting tone
+Starter bundle includes gig bag, tuner, and capo
$134.79-5%Was: $141.98
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Besyou

Electric, Full size

+Includes an amp in the starter bundle
+Three single-coil pickups give a bright, versatile tone
+Solid body design for electric playing
$113.05-5%Was: $119.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Bullstar

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch body for standard playing
+Solid body construction for a sturdy build
+TL style body shape with a classic design
$132.90-5%Was: $139.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Smartxchoices

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch electric guitar in a beginner kit
+Includes a 10W amplifier
+Includes a case and accessory pack
$108.29-5%List: $113.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:42 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acoustic-electricn/a$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$107.42
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$149.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$139.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$129.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$189.58
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$185.58
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

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