Guitars under $250

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141 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)

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

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be plugged into an amplifier

+Comes as a bundle with a gig bag

+Includes strings, strap, and picks

$189.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with a hard case and accessories

+Dreadnought body for a bold, full sound

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$249.99

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

Fender

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players

+Kids-sized guitar with a travel-friendly build

+Comes as a kit with a gig bag and tuner

$209.99

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

Leo Jaymz

Electric, Full size

+Full size electric guitar at 39 inches

+Solid body built from poplar wood

+Maple neck paired with a laurel wood fretboard

$159.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details

Grote

Electric

+Maple neck for a bright, traditional electric guitar tone

+Stainless steel frets for durable fretwork

+Includes a gig bag for carrying and storage

$199.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details

Donner

Acoustic-electric

+Headless design for a compact, portable body

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

+Acoustic-electric type can be played quietly with amplification

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 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

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric guitar for both unplugged and amplified playing

+Redondo CE model from the California series

+Bundle includes gig bag, strap, strings, picks, and more

$199.99

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

Firefly

Electric

+Solid body construction for a sustain-focused electric sound

+Stainless steel and ball end frets

+Mahogany body wood

$219.11

as of 11/03/2026 22:58 PST - Details

Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body allows easier access to upper frets

+Padded gig bag protects the guitar during transport

+Accessory kit includes strap, tuner, picks and capo

$200.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Ibanez

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body shape for a full acoustic sound

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

+Complete starter pack in one purchase

$159.99

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

MustarSpec score 9.5

Electric

+25W amplifier included in the kit

+Full-size 39-inch body suits adult players

+Includes a gig bag for transport

$165.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details

Rosen

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size body with a standard 40-inch scale

+Comes as a kit with accessories included

+Designed for beginners learning steel-string acoustic

$169.99

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

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can plug into an amplifier

+Dreadnought body style for a full, loud acoustic sound

+Part of the FA Series line

$159.99

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

Lekato

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch electric guitar in a starter kit

+Includes an amplifier for playing without extra gear

+Travel-friendly design for portable practice

$179.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details

Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39-inch hollow body suits adult players

+Hollow thinline body with F holes

+H-H pickups for a humbucker-based sound

$169.99

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

Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits small hands and younger players

+Designed for students and beginners

+Nylon strings for a softer classical tone

$169.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Orangewood

Acoustic, 6 String count

+Six strings is the standard guitar configuration

+Mahogany body offers a warm, mellow tone

+Right-handed orientation for standard playing

$190.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Jackson

Bass

+Electric bass type that needs an amplifier to be heard at volume

+Spectra bass body style from the JS Series line

+Kit includes a tuner, strap, and instrument cable with the bass

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Stratocaster body style

+Includes a 2-year warranty

+Comes with free lessons for new players

$159.99

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

Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string bass for standard bass playing

+Right-handed model fits standard right-handed players

+Includes Ernie Ball Polypro guitar strap in the package

$228.98

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

Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body allows easier access to upper frets

+Padded gig bag protects the guitar during transport

+Accessory kit includes strap, tuner, picks and capo

$200.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$199.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details

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