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)

Fender

Acoustic

$229.99

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

Epiphone

$219.00

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

Ibanez

$299.99

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

Jackson

$269.99

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

Epiphone

$299.00

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

Jackson

$269.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details

Jackson

$269.99

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

Ibanez

$229.99

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

Jackson

$209.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 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

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

+Mini size makes it easy to carry on trips

+Redondo body style in a compact acoustic build

+Acoustic build for playing without an amplifier

−Smaller body gives less volume than a full-size guitar

$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

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

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

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

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

Tario

Acoustic

+Jumbo body for a large, full acoustic sound

+Quilted maple body adds distinctive figured wood look

+Maple neck for a bright, firm feel

−Acoustic only, with no pickup for amplification

$259.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details

Generic

Electric

+Mahogany body for a warm electric guitar tone

+5A grade surface finished with epoxy resin gloss

+SSH pickup layout for varied sounds

−Sold as a body surface rather than a complete guitar

$278.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:36 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

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

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

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Acoustic	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
	n/a	$219.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
	n/a	$269.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
	n/a	$299.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
	n/a	$269.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details
	n/a	$269.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$284.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

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