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Guitars under $250

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34 guitars under $250 from Fender, Donner, Ibanez and more. Most cost $160 to $239, and half cost less than $180.

Top brands: Fender (7)

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BrandFender7Donner4Aklot2Bullfighter2Fojill2Grote2Ibanez2LyxPro2
Show all 18Pyle2Bullstar1Demusea1Firefly1IYV1Jackson1Lekato1Leo Jaymz1Mustar1Strich1
TypeAcoustic43Electric34Acoustic-electric19Classical or nylon18Bass17
String count62
SizeFull size93/4 or 7/8 size1
Kit or bundleKit or bundle18
For beginnersFor beginners21
PriceUnder $20026Under $25034Under $3008$150 & above34$200 & above8
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Type: Electric  ×Price: Under $250  ×34 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
Jackson

Electric

+Electric type works with amplifiers and effects
$169.99-19%Was: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric, 6 String count

+Solid-body electric design with six strings
+Poplar body for a solid electric build
+Jatoba fretboard paired with a maple neck
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories
+Three-quarter size suits younger players
+Designed for beginners
−Smaller body may not suit adult players
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
LyxPro

Electric

+Complete kit includes guitar, amplifier, and accessories
+Three-quarter size suits young players
+Designed for beginners
−Smaller body may not suit adult players
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric, 6 String count

+Travel-size guitar that is easy to carry
+24 frets and dual humbuckers for versatile tone
+Maple fretboard for a bright feel
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing
+Stratocaster style body with a classic single-cut design
+Sweetwater exclusive edition is a named variant
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing
+Maple fingerboard is a bright-toned wood option
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Strich

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch body for a standard playing feel
+Includes an amp, so no separate amplifier needed
+Kit format bundles the essentials for a starter
−Built-in 10W amp limits volume for larger spaces
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:41 PST - Details
Fender

Electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Three-quarter size body suited to younger players
+Kit includes strap, picks and a Austin Bazaar item
+Travel-sized electric guitar for portability
−Smaller body than a full-size electric guitar
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Aklot

Electric

+Kit includes an amp for immediate playing
+Full-size body with HSS pickup configuration
+Roasted maple neck included
−Amp included in kit is a basic starter amplifier
$159.99-6%Was: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Aklot

Electric

+Kit includes a 10W amp
+Coil-split HSS pickups offer several tones
+Includes lesson book, gig bag and tuner
−Small 10W amp is limited in volume for bands
$194.59
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
DemuseaSpec score 9.5

Electric

+Includes a 20W amp, so no separate amp is needed
+Kit includes building accessories for assembly
+Solid wood body for a warmer, sustaining tone
−Requires assembly before it can be played
$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Donner

Electric, Full size

+Includes an amplifier for playing right away
+Full-size 39-inch body suits adult players
+HSS pickup configuration offers versatile tones
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
Donner

Electric, Full size

+Full size solid-body electric guitar
+HSS pickups with coil split for tonal variety
+Full starter kit with amplifier included
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Electricn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Electricn/a$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Electricn/a$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:41 PST - Details
Electricn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electricn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

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