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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

+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
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
Donner

Acoustic-electric

+Headless design for a compact, portable body
+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go
+Acoustic-electric type can be played quietly with amplification
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Leo Jaymz

Electric

+Mahogany body with roasted maple neck
+HH pickups with rail
+Double-locking tremolo for stable tuning
$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:55 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
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
WestCreek Guitars

6 String count, Full size

+Semi-hollow body for a warmer, resonant electric tone
+Humbucker pickups for a fuller electric sound
+Full-size six-string body
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 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
Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string bass for standard bass playing
+Right-handed model fits standard right-handed players
+Includes Ernie Ball Polypro guitar strap in the package
$228.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 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, 6 String count

+Acoustic guitar type for unplugged playing
+Six strings for standard guitar chords and tunings
+Right-hand orientation for right-handed players
$262.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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
Fender

Bass

+Bundled with a tuner and strap
+Includes an instructional DVD for learning
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$269.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 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

+Full size 6-string configuration
+Single-coil pickups for a bright, twangy sound
+Suited to practice and stage use
$269.70
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Full size 6-string configuration
+Single-coil pickups for a bright, twangy sound
+Suited to rock stage and practice
$296.01
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Full size 6-string configuration
+Single-coil pickups for a bright, twangy sound
+Suited to rock stage and studio use
$296.01
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 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
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

+Dual humbucker pickups for a thicker sound
+T-style body shape
+Full size 6-string for rock stage use
$263.12
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body for stage and practice use
+Solid body electric guitar construction
+Suited to stage performance and practice sessions
$279.57
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 6 String count, Full size

+Full size body for stage and practice use
+Solid body electric guitar construction
+Six strings for standard guitar playing
$296.01
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
Yamaha

Electric

+Electric type works with amplifiers for amplified playing
+Pacifica series design for rock and general electric styles
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Bullstar

Electric

+Solid body construction for electric playing
+Gold pickguard adds a visual accent
$239.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Bullfighter

Electric

+Complete kit designed for beginners
+Electric type for plugging into an amp
$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acousticn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Electricn/a$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details
Electricn/a$219.11
as of 11/03/2026 22:58 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$200.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
n/a$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
Bassn/a$259.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Bassn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Bassn/a$228.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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