Guitars under $300

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126 guitars under $300 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $219 to $299, and half cost less than $260.

Top brands: Fender (35)Ibanez (21)Yamaha (9)

Ibanez

$249.99-17%Was: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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

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

Gretsch

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be plugged into an amplifier

+Parlor body suits a compact playing setup

+Short scale length eases fretting for smaller hands

−Parlor body has less volume than a standard dreadnought

$279.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body suits strumming and full acoustic tone

+Comes as a pack with gig bag and accessories

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Acoustic-only, with no pickup for amplified playing

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+All-mahogany build with a warm, rich wood tone

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound

+Bundle includes hard case, tuner, strap, strings, and picks

−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces

$299.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Left-handed build for left-handed players

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound

+Bundle includes hard case, tuner, strap, and more

−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces

$299.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Mini size with travel-friendly design

+Made from natural sapele wood

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$209.99

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 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Cordoba

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

+Acoustic-electric build for amplified or unplugged playing

−Compact body may feel small for players used to full-size basses

$299.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 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 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+Acoustic type plays without needing an amplifier

+Concert size body is smaller than a standard dreadnought

+Comes with a 2-year warranty

−Smaller body gives less volume than full-size acoustics

$225.39

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

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

Yamaha

Bass, 4 String count

+4-string configuration matches standard bass tuning

+Electric bass type for amplified low-end playing

+Yamaha TRBX174 model line

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

Traveler Guitar

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design can be amplified

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

+Ultra-light build for easy transport

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 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

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

Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string bass with a standard, familiar layout

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Beginner-friendly electric bass for new players

$269.99

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

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Parlor body is smaller and easier to hold than a dreadnought

+Compact size suits travel and smaller players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Jackson

Electric

+Bundle includes cable, tuner, strap, and picks

+Electric type works with amplifiers and effects

+Ready-to-play kit reduces accessories needed to start

$279.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details

Ibanez

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Six-string classical guitar with nylon-string setup

+Okoume neck built for classical playing

+Thinline cutaway gives access to the upper frets

$299.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

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

+Left-handed nylon-string classical guitar

+Smaller 3/4 size body suits smaller players

+Includes a Pro gig bag

$259.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Fender

Acoustic

+All-mahogany body for a warm tone

+Concert body size for a comfortable fit

+Marketed for beginners

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Jackson

Electric, 6 String count

+Six strings covers standard guitar range

+Compound-radius amaranth fingerboard for smoother bends

+Maple neck adds bright tone and stability

$269.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Parlor body is smaller and easier to hold than a dreadnought

+Compact size suits travel and smaller players

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$245.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Ibanez

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass for a wider low range

+Mahogany body with maple neck

+22 frets on the neck

$279.99

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

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