Guitars under $300

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21 guitars under $300 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $220 to $299, and half cost less than $250.

Top brands: Ibanez (9)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

Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames

+Four-string bass for standard bass range

+Electric bass type for amplified playing

$219.99

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

Ibanez

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass for a wider low range

+Mahogany body with maple neck

+22 frets on the neck

$279.99

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

Cordoba

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

+Acoustic-electric build for amplified or unplugged playing

−Compact body may feel small for players used to full-size basses

$299.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Yamaha

Bass, 4 String count

+4-string configuration matches standard bass tuning

+Electric bass type for amplified low-end playing

+Yamaha TRBX174 model line

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

Ibanez

Bass

+PJ pickup configuration for a versatile bass tone

+Mahogany body for a warm tonal foundation

+Rosewood fretboard for a classic bass feel

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 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

Ibanez

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the range below standard four-string bass

+Mahogany body with jatoba fretboard and maple neck

+Electric bass type for amplified playing

$279.99

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

Ibanez

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale design suits smaller hands and frames

+Available in 3/4 or 7/8 size options

+Electric bass type for amplified playing

$219.99

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

Ibanez

Bass

+Four-string bass guitar for rhythm playing

$249.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Ibanez

Bass

+Jatoba fretboard for a smooth playing surface

+PPD4 bridge included on the bass

$229.99

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

Cort

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines

+Plus model adds features over the basic Action bass

$269.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

Jackson

Bass

+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use

+Concert bass has a compact scale for easier reach

$218.99

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

Cort

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines

+PJ pickup configuration gives versatile bass tones

$239.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 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

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

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

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

Oscar Schmidt

Bass, 4 String count

$299.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 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	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$269.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$279.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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