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)

Applause

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings for a softer, warmer tone

+Electro-acoustic design can be plugged into an amplifier

+Mid cutaway gives access to higher frets

$378.08

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

Applause

Bass

+Acoustic-electric design can be played plugged in or unplugged

+Jumbo bass body suits a large, resonant acoustic bass sound

+Wood Classics series name signals a solid wood build

$349.99

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

Applause

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design can be played plugged in or unplugged

+Electro body allows amplified playing with a pickup

+Wood Classics series name signals a solid wood build

$329.99

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

Cort

Acoustic-electric

+Myrtlewood back and sides add a distinctive wood look

+Acoustic-electric design works unplugged or amplified

+Venetian cutaway gives easier access to upper frets

$329.99

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

Yamaha

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design works both unplugged and through an amplifier

+Thin body suits players who want a slimmer guitar profile

$389.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Yamaha

Bass

+Bass guitar for playing low-end parts in bands and ensembles

$379.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings give a fuller, shimmering acoustic sound

+Acoustic-electric design lets it be amplified for stage or recording

$399.99

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

Sterling by Music Man

Bass

+Bass guitar for playing low-end parts in a band

+Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray4 is a four-string bass model

$399.99

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

Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design lets it be amplified for stage or recording

$349.99

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

Gretsch

Bass

+Electric bass guitar that plays bass lines rather than melody

+Single-cut body shape with a streamlined design

$344.99

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

Ibanez

Bass

+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band

$379.99

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

Ibanez

Electric

+Hollowbody design gives an open, resonant electric tone

+Electric type works with standard guitar amplifiers

$399.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 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

Takamine

Acoustic

+Acoustic type needs no amplifier for playing at home or around others

$349.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details

LUNA

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric guitar that works unplugged or amplified

+Built-in electronics allow direct connection to a PA or amp

$399.00

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

Takamine

Classical or nylon

+Classical nylon-string type suits fingerstyle and classical playing

+Medium size for a comfortable fit on the lap

$349.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details

Dean Guitars

Bass

+Custom Zone model from the Dean bass line

+Bass type provides low-frequency foundation for bands

$349.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:34 PST - Details

Recording King

6 String count

+Six-string resonator guitar with a right-handed setup

+Resonator design for a loud, projecting acoustic sound

$399.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details

Cort

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified or unplugged playing

+Walnut wood construction for an exotic tonewood look

$329.99

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

Cort

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified or unplugged playing

+Ash wood construction for an exotic tonewood look

$329.99

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

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a soft, mellow sound and gentle feel on fingers

+Comes with a Pro gig bag for transport

$369.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Washburn

Acoustic

+Dreadnought body for a large, full acoustic sound

$399.99

as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details

Yamaha

Electric

+Amp included: only 13 of 120 here have one

$389.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Ibanez

$349.99

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

Ibanez

$399.99

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

Ibanez

$329.99

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

Ibanez

$399.99

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

Ibanez

Bass, 6 String count

$349.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Classical or nylon	n/a	$378.08 as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$389.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$379.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$344.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

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