Guitars under $250

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57 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $160 to $229, and half cost less than $182.

Top brands: Fender (15)

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

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

Acoustic

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

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

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

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

Fender

Electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Three-quarter size body suited to younger players

+Kit includes strap, picks and a Austin Bazaar item

+Travel-sized electric guitar for portability

−Smaller body than a full-size electric guitar

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

$189.99-5%Was: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

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

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

Fender

Bass

+Compact mini size designed for easy travel

+Comes with instrument cable, tuner, strap and picks

+Precision bass design with a classic split-coil sound

−Mini scale is smaller than a standard bass body

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 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

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

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

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
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
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-electric	n/a	$166.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:35 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$189.58 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$197.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

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