Guitars under $400

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120 guitars under $400 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $320 to $399, and half cost less than $370.

Top brands: Fender (19)Ibanez (16)Yamaha (6)Gretsch (4)

Sterling by Music Man

Bass

+Left-handed design for left-handed players

+Electric bass that needs an amplifier to be heard

+StingRay RAY4 model with a four-string bass setup

$373.99-15%Was: ~~$439.99~~

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

Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass guitar configuration

+Acoustic bass with built-in Fishman pickup for amplified playing

+Includes tuner and equalizer for on-board tone control

−Acoustic bass body is larger than an electric bass

$399.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Cutaway body gives easier access to higher frets

+Concert body suits smaller hands and sitting positions

+Includes a 2-year warranty

−Concert body is smaller, so projection is less than a dreadnought

$349.99

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

Gretsch

Bass

+Short-scale neck is easier to fret for smaller hands

+Single-cut body style for a streamlined, easy-to-reach fretboard

+Electric bass type plugs into an amplifier for louder playing

−Short scale gives a tighter feel than a standard-scale bass

$329.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Traveler Guitar

Electric

+Portable electric design

+Removable lap rest

+Full 24 3/4 inch scale length

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard

$349.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Traveler Guitar

Bass

+Portable travel bass design

+Removable lap rest

+30 inch scale length

−Bass guitar needs an amplifier to be heard

$399.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Traveler Guitar

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Ultra-light design for travel

+Standard 6 string configuration

+Mahogany body wood

−Nylon strings need a different playing technique than steel

$329.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Gretsch

Bass

+Short-scale neck is easier to fret for smaller hands

+Single-cut body style for a streamlined, easy-to-reach fretboard

+Electric bass type plugs into an amplifier for louder playing

−Short scale gives a tighter feel than a standard-scale bass

$329.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Gretsch

Acoustic

+Acoustic body suits playing without an amplifier

+Concert Acoustic Guitar from the Jim Dandy Series

+Gretsch DELTOLUXE model name on the body style

−Acoustic guitars are not plugged into an amplifier for louder sound

$340.89

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon string guitar for mellow sound

+Includes a carry bag

+Classical style suits fingerstyle playing

−Nylon strings are less bright than steel strings

$349.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+Telecaster electric guitar design with a 2-year warranty

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

$329.98

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Travel size makes it easy to transport

+Built-in electronics allow amplified playing

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing

$349.99

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

Fender

Bass

+Precision Bass design is a classic bass guitar style

+Maple fingerboard gives a bright, smooth playing surface

+Affinity Series offers an entry-level bass guitar option

$369.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Squier

Electric

+Complete pack includes a gig bag and a 10G amp

+Includes accessories to start playing right away

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

$369.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Stratocaster design is a classic electric guitar style

+Maple fingerboard gives a bright, smooth playing surface

+Includes a 2-year warranty for added coverage

$319.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Jackson

Electric, 6 String count

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+Six strings for a standard electric range

+Amaranth fingerboard with a maple neck

$314.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Lightweight body for comfortable extended playing

+Sold as a kit for starting out

$319.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar type suits amplified playing

+Maple fingerboard is a bright-toned wood option

+Stratocaster style body with a classic single-cut design

$399.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Electric bass guitar with a maple fingerboard

+Jazz bass body style for a versatile bass tone

+Designed for beginners learning bass

$357.29

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

Kellards

+Comes as a kit with a lite bag and guitar stand

+Includes a Rok-It tripod stand and Kopul cable for setup

+36-inch LAVA ME PLAY guitar with a lightweight carry bag

$399.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details

Ibanez

Classical or nylon

+Thinline body for a slimmer profile than typical acoustic guitars

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance

+Nylon strings suited to classical and fingerstyle playing

$379.99

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

Applause

Electric

+Mid-depth Lyrachord body

+Includes 3-band EQ for tone shaping

+Mid cutaway gives access to upper frets

$378.00

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

Fender

+Electric guitar bundled with a Frontman 10G amplifier

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

+Complete kit with amplifier for playing right away

$379.99

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

Alvarez

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body gives a full, large acoustic sound

+Acoustic type needs no amplifier to play

+Artist Series line from a known acoustic maker

$349.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details

Jackson

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings suit standard bass range and common playing styles

+Amaranth fingerboard provides a dense hardwood playing surface

+Right-handed model fits right-handed players

$364.99

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

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+Six strings for standard guitar playing

+Includes a carrying bag

$369.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details

Ibanez

Bass

+Parlor-style body is a compact acoustic-electric design

+Acoustic-electric bass can be amplified through a sound system

+Comes with an instrument cable for connecting to an amplifier

$329.99

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

Stagg

Electric, 6 String count

+Hollow-body electric guitar with six strings

+Right-handed full-size design for standard playing

+Plugs into an amplifier for electric tone

$389.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Bass	n/a	$373.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$340.89 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

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