Guitars under $250

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19 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $167 to $249, and half cost less than $199.

Top brands: Fender (5)

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

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

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

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

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be played unplugged or amplified

$199.99

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

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or through an amplifier

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or through an amp

+AEQ-2T preamp built in for amplified performance

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, richer sound

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be amplified

+41-inch cutaway body for upper-fret access

−Twelve strings are harder to keep in tune than six

$188.99-5%Was: ~~$199.79~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 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

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

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-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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$166.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:35 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$188.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

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