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Guitars under $250

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18 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $170 to $245, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Yamaha (7)

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BrandYamaha7Cordoba3Fender2Ortega Guitars2Epiphone1GEWA1Oscar Schmidt1Pyle1
TypeAcoustic42Electric34Acoustic-electric19Classical or nylon18Bass17
String count61
Size1/2 size or smaller53/4 or 7/8 size3Full size3
For beginnersFor beginners2
PriceUnder $20011Under $3007$200 & above7
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Type: Classical or nylon  ×18 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
Fender

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

+Smaller 3/4 size suits players with smaller hands or frames
+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface
−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size guitar
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Nylon string classical-style sound for softer tone
+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go
+Mini body suited to compact spaces and portability
−Nylon strings produce a softer, less bright sound than steel strings
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon, 6 String count, Full size

+Full-size body for a standard playing feel
+Six strings for standard guitar playing
+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings for a soft, mellow tone
+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier
+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
−Nylon strings give less projection than steel strings
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon string guitar for softer, mellow tone
+Classical style suits fingerstyle playing
+Smaller requinto body suits players wanting a higher register
−Nylon strings are less bright than steel strings
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body suits adult players
+Rosewood fingerboard and bridge included
+Classical nylon-string design
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits younger players or smaller hands
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

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

+Three-quarter size body suits younger players or smaller frames
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Epiphone

Classical or nylon

+Classical nylon-string design for a mellow, soft tone
+Suited to Spanish and classical repertoire
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:38 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits younger players or smaller hands
+Nylon-string classical design suits fingerstyle and classical playing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Oscar Schmidt

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suited to smaller players
+Nylon strings for a softer, gentler feel on the fingers
−Nylon strings give a mellower tone than steel strings
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
GEWA

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Half-size body suits children around 7 to 9 years
+Classical nylon-string type
+Maple back and sides
−Half-size body is too small for adults
$245.74
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full size body for adult players
+Nylon strings give a soft, mellow tone
+Classical design for fingerstyle playing
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Fender

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a softer tone and easier fingertip feel
+Concert size body is smaller than a standard dreadnought
+Classical or nylon string type suits fingerstyle playing
−Nylon strings produce a mellower tone than steel strings
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Classical or nylonn/a$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:38 PST - Details

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