Guitars under $300

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35 guitars under $300 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $210 to $299, and half cost less than $260.

Top brands: Fender (21)

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

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

Yamaha

Acoustic

+Acoustic guitar package that includes a gig bag, tuner, strap and picks

+Includes the FD01S guitar model in a complete starter kit

+Acoustic type with everything needed to start playing

$299.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Sold as a kit that comes with accessories in the pack

+Acoustic type with a dreadnought body style

+Ready to play for beginners as a full pack

$251.99

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

Yamaha

Acoustic

+Acoustic type with a full kit of accessories included

+Includes gig bag, tuner, strap and picks in one purchase

$259.99

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

Yamaha

Acoustic

+Acoustic type with a full kit of accessories included

+Includes gig bag, tuner, strap and picks in one purchase

$259.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

$219.99

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

Donner

Classical or nylon

+Headless design for compact travel

+Quiet practice option with earphone jack

+Travel-oriented nylon string guitar kit

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone

$284.99-11%List: ~~$319.99~~

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

Fender

Acoustic

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

+Dreadnought body style for a full, large acoustic sound

+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, strap, strings, and picks

−Full dreadnought body is bulky for small spaces

$269.99

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

Squier

Electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Three-quarter size body suited to younger players

+Kit includes an amplifier, cable, tuner and strap

+Travel-sized electric guitar for portability

−Smaller body than a full-size electric guitar

$299.99

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

Ibanez

Bass

+Short-scale bass suits smaller hands and younger players

+Kit includes gig bag, tuner, strap and instrument cable

+Bass type with four strings for low-end playing

−Short-scale neck feels different from a standard bass

$269.99

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

Fender

Acoustic, 6 String count

+All-mahogany build for a warm, woody tone

+Walnut fingerboard for a smooth playing surface

+Includes a padded gig bag in the bundle

−Acoustic-only, with no pickup for amplified playing

$264.98

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

+Includes an amplifier and gig bag

+Bundled with strap, instrument cable, and picks

+Sold as a complete starter kit

$259.99

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

Fender

Acoustic, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits smaller players

+Kids-sized guitar with a travel-friendly build

+Comes as a kit with a gig bag and tuner

$209.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone

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

+Acoustic design needs no amplifier for practice

−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players

$279.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body delivers a full, loud acoustic tone

+Bundle includes a gig bag, tuner, strap, strings, and picks

+Acoustic design needs no amplifier for practice

−Dreadnought body is large and less comfortable for some players

$251.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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

Ibanez

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing

+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, strap, and instrument cable

+Kit includes accessories needed to start playing

$259.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Comes as a kit with a hard case and accessories

+Dreadnought body for a bold, full sound

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier to play

$249.99

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

Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body allows easier access to upper frets

+Padded gig bag protects the guitar during transport

+Accessory kit includes strap, tuner, picks and capo

$200.00

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

Fender

Bass

+Bundled with a tuner and strap

+Includes an instructional DVD for learning

+Sold as a complete starter kit

$259.99

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

Orangewood

Acoustic

+Cutaway body allows easier access to upper frets

+Padded gig bag protects the guitar during transport

+Accessory kit includes strap, tuner, picks and capo

$200.00

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

Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Cutaway body for easier access to higher frets

+Acoustic-electric, so it can be plugged into an amplifier

+Comes as a bundle with a hard case

$299.99

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
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
Electric	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$251.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$259.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$259.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$284.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

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