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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)

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BrandFender34Ibanez18Donner10Yamaha10Orangewood7Pyle7Jackson4Aklot3
Show all 40Cordoba3Enya3Fojill3Gretsch3Bullfighter2Epiphone2Grote2LyxPro2Ortega Guitars2Oscar Schmidt2Sigma2Washburn2Ashthorpe1Besyou1Bullstar1Cahaya1Camel Active1Cort1Demusea1EKO1Firefly1GEWA1HUGO1IYV1Lekato1Leo Jaymz1Mustar1Rosen1Strich1Tiger1Vangoa1WestCreek Guitars1
TypeAcoustic43Electric34Acoustic-electric19Classical or nylon18Bass17
String count6844122
SizeFull size233/4 or 7/8 size121/2 size or smaller7
Kit or bundleKit or bundle57
For beginnersFor beginners44
PriceUnder $1501Under $20084Under $250141Under $30058$150 & above141$200 & above58
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Price: Under $250  ×141 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
Orangewood

Acoustic, 6 String count

+Six strings is the standard guitar configuration
+Comes as a kit with accessories included
+Right-handed orientation for standard playing
$190.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Orangewood

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body delivers a bold, projecting sound
+Padded gig bag protects the guitar during transport
+Accessory kit includes strap, tuner, picks and capo
$190.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Stratocaster body style
+Includes a 2-year warranty
+Comes with free lessons for new players
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 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
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
EKO

Bass, 4 String count

+Short scale neck suits smaller hands
+Four strings, the standard bass configuration
+Jazz pickup for a classic bass tone
$182.80
as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
Pyle

Classical or nylon, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players
+Right handed build
+Classical nylon style guitar
$172.80
as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
IYV

Electric

+Semi-hollow body design for a warmer, resonant tone
+Electric type works with amplifiers for louder playing
$178.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body gives easy access to notes on the upper fret
+Cutaway style suits players who solo on higher frets
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Bullstar

Electric

+Solid body construction for electric playing
+Gold pickguard adds a visual accent
$239.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Grote

Electric

+Semi-hollow body blends acoustic resonance with solid-body sustain
+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body gives easy access to notes on the upper fret
+Cutaway style suits players who solo on higher frets
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Sigma

Acoustic, Full size

+Full-size 4/4 build with OOO body shape
+Comes with D'Addario EXP16 strings
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:41 PST - Details
Sigma

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric model with built-in pickup for amplified playing
+Junior OM body is a smaller size suited to smaller players
−36.5-inch scale is shorter than a full-size acoustic
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:41 PST - Details
Bullfighter

Electric

+Complete kit designed for beginners
+Electric type for plugging into an amp
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Bullfighter

Electric

+Complete kit designed for beginners
+Electric type for plugging into an amp
$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Tiger

Acoustic, 6 String count

+Six-string acoustic guitar for standard chord and melody playing
+Designed for right-handed players
$233.78
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acousticn/a$190.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$190.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Bassn/a$182.80
as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$172.80
as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Electricn/a$178.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$239.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

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