Guitars under $300

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14 guitars under $300 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $210 to $279, and half cost less than $270.

Top brands: Fender (5)

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

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

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

Aklot

Electric, 6 String count

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+HH pickup configuration with humbucker pair

+String-through hardtail bridge design

−Left-handed build limits use for right-handed players

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Complete starter pack includes a Frontman 10G amplifier

+Designed as a beginner electric guitar

+Comes as a full kit with accessories

$279.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Fender

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips for beginners

+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

+Classical body suits fingerstyle and soft, mellow tone

$275.53

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

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Lightweight build for easier carrying

+Full size 6-string configuration

+Designed for beginner practice

$269.70

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Enya

Acoustic-electric

$279.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric

+Full size 39 inch body suits adult players

+Maple fretboard for a bright tone

+Designed for beginner practice

$279.57

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Basswood body for a lightweight build

+Maple neck with full size 39 inch body

+Full size 6-string configuration

$279.57

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Maple fretboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Single-coil pickups for a bright, classic electric tone

+Full size 6-string body suits stage and practice use

$269.70

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Bullfighter

Electric

+Complete kit designed for beginners

+Electric type for plugging into an amp

$239.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:15 PST - Details

Donner

Electric

+Amp included: only 4 of 126 here have one

$204.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Yamaha

Acoustic

$226.70

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Bass	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$269.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$275.53 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$269.70 as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$279.57 as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$279.57 as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

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