Guitars under $250

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44 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $160 to $199, and half cost less than $172.

Top brands: Fender (10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enya

Acoustic

+35-inch travel-sized carbon fiber body

+Lightweight design at 3.7 lbs

+Suited to beginners

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size solid-body electric guitar

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

+Full starter kit with amplifier included

$199.99

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

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Built-in tuner for easy tuning

+Acoustic-electric for amplified or unplugged playing

+Beginner-focused kit for new players

$169.99

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

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch electric body

+Amplifier included in the kit

+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety

$159.99

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

Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a full, shimmering sound

+Acoustic-electric design can be plugged into an amp

+Sold as a kit for beginners starting out

$189.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details

Besyou

Acoustic, Full size

+Full size 41-inch body for standard playing

+Starter kit designed for beginners

+Acoustic type that needs no amplifier

$169.99

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

Fojill

Electric

+Includes amplifier and starter kit bundle

+Battery power and Bluetooth 10W amplifier

+Designed for beginners

$179.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details

Fojill

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39-inch body

+HSS pickup configuration

+Includes 10W battery-powered amplifier and starter kit

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details

Donner

Acoustic

+Kit includes accessories for starting out

+Steel strings for a bright acoustic sound

+Carbon fiber component listed in the specifications

$199.99

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

Fojill

Bass, Full size

+Full-size four-string bass guitar

+Includes 20W amplifier and starter kit

+Designed for beginners

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Bass	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:33 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
Bass	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

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