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Guitars under $400

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27 guitars under $400 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $350 to $399, and half cost less than $370.

Top brands: Fender (12)Ibanez (4)

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

+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
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
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
Ibanez

Bass

+Bass pack includes a kit for a complete starter setup
+Electric bass type suits rock, funk and pop bass lines
$369.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Yamaha

Electric

+Amp included: only 13 of 120 here have one
$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Donner

Acoustic-electric

+Includes a kit for a ready-to-play package
+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go
+Acoustic-electric type can be played quietly with amplification
$359.99-10%List: $399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Mahogany body adds warm midrange tone
+Twelve strings with acoustic-electric capability
+Sold as a complete kit with accessories
$303.99-5%Was: $319.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 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
107H

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body for standard playing
+Solid poplar body for a solid-body electric sound
+Comes as a kit that requires assembly
−Requires assembly before it can be played
$369.98
as of 11/04/2026 09:37 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
Fender
+Includes a Frontman 10G amplifier
+Bundled with cable, tuner, strap, and picks
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes a Mustang Micro headphone amp
+Bundled with cable, tuner, strap, and picks
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender
+Includes Frontman 10G amplifier in the bundle
+Comes with a gig bag for transport
+Includes a tuner in the bundle
$391.49
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can be plugged into an amplifier
+Sold as a kit with a hard case, instrument cable and tuner
+Includes a hard case for transport and storage
−Acoustic-electric build adds electronics to maintain
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with HSS pickup configuration
+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, cable, strap, and picks
+Includes a kit for starting out without extra purchases
$359.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 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
Donner

Electric

+Headless design makes it light and compact for travel
+Solid mahogany body for a warm, resonant tone
+Comes as a kit for practice and travel use
$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the range below standard four-string bass
+Bundle includes gig bag, tuner, strap, and cable
+Kit includes accessories needed to start playing
$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Includes a Rumble 15 bass amplifier
+Bundled with instrument cable and tuner
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$389.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Includes a Rumble 15 bass amplifier
+Bundled with instrument cable and tuner
+Sold as a complete starter kit
$389.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass

+Bundle includes a gig bag for transport and storage
+Bundle includes a tuner, strap and instrument cable
+Acoustic-electric bass can be played unplugged or amplified
$359.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Squier
+Includes a Frontman 10G amplifier
+Comes with a gig bag for transport
+Bundled with instrument cable and tuner
$389.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Pyle

Electric, Full size

+Full size 41.8 inch body for adult players
+Semi hollow body design for jazz style tones
+Includes a gig bag and accessories in the set
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
Fender

Acoustic-electric

+Solid top: only 10 of 120 here have one
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Electricn/a$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$319.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
n/a$399.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
n/a$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$369.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Electricn/a$389.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$359.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$303.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Electricn/a$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electricn/a$369.98
as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details

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