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Guitars under $300

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9 guitars under $300 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $250 to $299, and half cost less than $259.

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BrandIbanez2Donner1Enya1Fender1Gretsch1Traveler Guitar1Washburn1Yamaha1
TypeAcoustic36Electric31Bass21Classical or nylon11Acoustic-electric9
Size3/4 or 7/8 size1
Kit or bundleKit or bundle2
For beginnersFor beginners1
PriceUnder $2504$250 & above5
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Type: Acoustic-electric  ×9 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
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
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

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or through an amplifier
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or through an amp
+AEQ-2T preamp built in for amplified performance
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Washburn

Acoustic-electric

+Electro acoustic folk guitar that can plug into an amplifier
+Includes gigbag, strap and picks in the package
$259.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 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
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

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acoustic-electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$259.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

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