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Guitars under $250

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17 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $220.

Top brands: Ibanez (7)Fender (4)

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BrandIbanez7Fender4Jackson2Cort1Donner1EKO1Fojill1
TypeAcoustic43Electric34Acoustic-electric19Classical or nylon18Bass17
String count44
Size3/4 or 7/8 size3Full size2
Kit or bundleKit or bundle6
For beginnersFor beginners5
PriceUnder $2005Under $30012$200 & above12
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Type: Bass  ×17 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames
+Four-string bass for standard bass range
+Electric bass type for amplified playing
$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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
Ibanez

Bass

+PJ pickup configuration for a versatile bass tone
+Mahogany body for a warm tonal foundation
+Rosewood fretboard for a classic bass feel
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames
+Available in 3/4 or 7/8 size options
+Electric bass type for amplified playing
$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass

+Jatoba fretboard for a smooth playing surface
+PPD4 bridge included on the bass
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Jackson

Bass

+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use
+Concert bass has a compact scale for easier reach
$218.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Cort

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines
+PJ pickup configuration gives versatile bass tones
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 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
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
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

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
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
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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bassn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Bassn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$218.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Bassn/a$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Bassn/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

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