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)

Fender

Acoustic

+Designed as a beginner guitar for new players

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players

$109.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone

+Bundle includes a gig bag, tuner, strings, and picks

+Acoustic design needs no amplifier for practice

−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players

$179.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Designed as a starter electric guitar for beginners

+Comes as a kit with accessories for a first setup

+Telecaster body style is a classic electric guitar shape

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard at volume

$149.99

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

Tostar

Electric

+Comes as a kit for beginners

+Lightweight 39 inch electric guitar body

+Includes SSH pickups

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard

$115.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details

Strich

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch body for a standard playing feel

+Includes an amp, so no separate amplifier needed

+Kit format bundles the essentials for a starter

−Built-in 10W amp limits volume for larger spaces

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:41 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound

+Comes as a bundle with gig bag, strap, strings, and picks

+Ready to play with the included accessories

−Garnet Burst finish is one specific look

$174.99

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

Aklot

Electric

+Kit includes a 10W amp

+Coil-split HSS pickups offer several tones

+Includes lesson book, gig bag and tuner

−Small 10W amp is limited in volume for bands

$194.59

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

DemuseaSpec score 9.5

Electric

+Includes a 20W amp, so no separate amp is needed

+Kit includes building accessories for assembly

+Solid wood body for a warmer, sustaining tone

−Requires assembly before it can be played

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size spruce wood body

+Includes a 10W amplifier

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

−Requires the included amplifier to be heard loudly

$166.99

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

Pyle

Electric

+30 inch mini body sized for children

+Includes a 10W amplifier with the kit

+Kit format bundles guitar and accessories together

−Smaller body may not suit adult players

$129.99

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

Pyle

Acoustic-electric, 6 String count

+Acoustic-electric design can be amplified

+Six strings for standard tuning

+Sunburst wood body for a classic look

−Resonator design is heavier than standard acoustic-electrics

$199.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

Besyou

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body for standard playing

+Cutaway body gives access to higher frets

+Starter kit includes a wall rack and string winders

−No amp or electronics for amplified playing

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Donner

Electric

+Solid body electric guitar design

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

+Gig bag included for transport

−No amplifier included with this electric guitar

$137.21

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 1/2 size or smaller

+Kit is a complete package for starting out

+Half-size body suited to young beginners

+All-wood construction for a natural acoustic sound

−Half-size body is small for most adult players

$187.84

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

RockJam

Electric, Full size

+Full-size electric body for standard playing

+Kit includes a 10W amp and gig bag

+Beginner-oriented package for first-time players

−Only 10 watts, limited for loud band or stage use

$135.53

as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details

Adm

Acoustic

+Comes as a complete kit for teens and adults

+Steel-string acoustic type suits strumming

+Stated as beginner-friendly for new players

−Steel strings can feel harder on fingertips than nylon

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:40 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size body for standard playing

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

+All-wood dreadnought construction

−Full-size body is large for young players

$119.99

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

Kaireey

Electric

+Kit format lets buyers assemble their own guitar

+25.5-inch scale length

+HSH pickup configuration offers three pickup types

−Requires assembly before it can be played

$109.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details

Generic

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric guitar

+Includes 5W amp starter kit

+H-S-H pickup configuration offers versatile tones

−A 5W amp has limited volume for band playing

$132.20

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Kaireey

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch guitar with HSH pickups

+Includes a 20W amp in the kit

+Complete kit for starting electric playing

−Lower wattage amp suits practice more than stage use

$131.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Kaireey

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch guitar with HSH pickups

+Includes a 20W amp in the kit

+Complete kit for starting electric playing

−Lower wattage amp suits practice more than stage use

$131.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Pyle

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Acoustic guitar kit designed for beginners

+All wood construction with sapele wood

+Includes full accessory kit with picks and shoulder strap

−Smaller body than a full-size guitar

$174.69

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

Pyle

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body

+Cutaway body allows access to upper frets

+Dreadnought body style

−Full-size body is large for young players

$112.99

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

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric body

+Amplifier included in the kit

+Classic SSS pickup configuration

$139.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with gig bag, stand, tuner, strap, and picks

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier

$189.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Designed for beginners learning electric guitar

+Stratocaster body style for versatile single-coil tones

+Comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

$149.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Designed for beginners learning electric bass

+Precision bass design with a classic split-coil sound

+Comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Includes an amplifier for playing right away

+Full-size 39-inch body suits adult players

+HSS pickup configuration offers versatile tones

$179.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Acoustic	n/a	$109.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$149.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$115.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:41 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$174.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$194.59 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Electric	9.5	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$166.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

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