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Guitars under $400

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9 guitars under $400 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $320 to $399, and half cost less than $378.

Top brands: Fender (4)

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BrandFender4Binyoumi1Donner1
TypeElectric5Bass2Acoustic1
String count41
SizeFull size3
Kit or bundleKit or bundle4
For beginnersFor beginners9
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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
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
Donner
+Stringless design with a built-in speaker
+Built for beginners learning to play
+App features support guided learning
$339.99-15%List: $399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Complete kit with gig bag, amp, and cable
+Includes strap and picks in the package
+HSS pickup configuration for varied tones
−Includes a small amp that limits higher volume playing
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Binyoumi

Acoustic, Full size

+Full size 41 inch body for an acoustic guitar
+Dreadnought folk body style
+Comes as a beginner kit with accessories
−Acoustic type only, no electric option
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:36 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, Full size

+Full-size 39 inch body suited to adult players
+Solid body construction for a focused electric sound
+HH pickup configuration for a versatile tone
$378.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass configuration
+Solid body electric bass for practice
+Dual humbucker pickups for a fuller sound
$312.46
as of 11/04/2026 10:35 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Comes as a kit with a Frontman 15G amplifier included
+Includes a padded gig bag for carrying and protection
+Designed for beginners learning electric guitar
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Xpwmchzyh

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch solid body electric guitar
+HH pickup configuration for a fuller tone
+Designed for beginners and adults
$378.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$357.29
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Electricn/a$319.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
n/a$339.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Electricn/a$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:36 PST - Details
Electricn/a$378.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details
Bassn/a$312.46
as of 11/04/2026 10:35 PST - Details
Electricn/a$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$378.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

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