Guitars under $250

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142 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $199.

Top brands: Fender (34)Ibanez (18)Yamaha (10)

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

Ibanez

$249.99-17%Was: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body suits strumming and full acoustic tone

+Comes as a pack with gig bag and accessories

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Acoustic-only, with no pickup for amplified playing

$249.99

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

Yamaha

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

+3/4 size body suits smaller players

+Acoustic-electric design works plugged in or unplugged

+Includes a gig bag for carrying

−Smaller body gives less acoustic volume than full size

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 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

Fender

Acoustic

+Mini size with travel-friendly design

+Made from natural sapele wood

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$209.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits kids and players with small hands

+Compact size makes it practical for travel

+Laurel fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

−Smaller scale may feel limiting for adult-size players

$209.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 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

Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Nylon string classical-style sound for softer tone

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

+Mini body suited to compact spaces and portability

−Nylon strings produce a softer, less bright sound than steel strings

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings for a soft, mellow tone

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

−Nylon strings give less projection than steel strings

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

+Concert size body is smaller than a standard dreadnought

+Comes with a 2-year warranty

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$225.39

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

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon string guitar for softer, mellow tone

+Classical style suits fingerstyle playing

+Smaller requinto body suits players wanting a higher register

−Nylon strings are less bright than steel strings

$239.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:52 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

Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames

+Four-string bass for standard bass range

+Electric bass type for amplified playing

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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

Ibanez

Bass

+PJ pickup configuration for a versatile bass tone

+Mahogany body for a warm tonal foundation

+Rosewood fretboard for a classic bass feel

$249.99

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

Ibanez

Electric, 6 String count

+Solid-body electric design with six strings

+Poplar body for a solid electric build

+Jatoba fretboard paired with a maple neck

$209.99

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

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Parlor body is smaller and easier to hold than a dreadnought

+Compact size suits travel and smaller players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$249.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+All-mahogany body for a warm tone

+Concert body size for a comfortable fit

+Marketed for beginners

$229.99

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

Ibanez

Electric, 6 String count

+Travel-size guitar that is easy to carry

+24 frets and dual humbuckers for versatile tone

+Maple fretboard for a bright feel

$209.99

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

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Parlor body is smaller and easier to hold than a dreadnought

+Compact size suits travel and smaller players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$245.95

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

Ibanez

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames

+Available in 3/4 or 7/8 size options

+Electric bass type for amplified playing

$219.99

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
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
	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$166.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:35 PST - Details

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