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)

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

Aklot

12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller sound

+Dual humbucker pickups for a thicker tone

+Semi-hollow body with f-holes

−Twelve strings are harder to keep in tune than six

$314.99-10%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 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

Aklot

Electric, 7 or 8

+Eight strings for an extended low range

+Fanned frets from 25.5 to 27.5 inches

+Five-piece neck construction

−Eight strings suit players seeking extended range

$349.99-5%List: ~~$369.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 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

Donner

Classical or nylon

+Amp included: only 13 of 120 here have one

$389.48-5%List: ~~$409.98~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 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

Leo Jaymz

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass guitar for extended low range

+Solid ASH body for a solid-body construction

+Maple and Sapele neck with a Laurel fingerboard

−Requires an amplifier to be heard at full volume

$309.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details

Traveler Guitar

6 String count

+Travel design folds down for easy packing

+Six strings for full chord and melody range

+Right-handed set-up matches most players

−Travel body gives a quieter sound than a full-size guitar

$399.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 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

Yuemiya

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Folding design for easy transport

+Headless design reduces overall size

+Silent design for quiet practice

−33-inch size is smaller than a standard classical guitar

$320.00

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Kowfislhsx

Classical or nylon, 6 String count

+Folding design for easy transport

+Headless design reduces overall size

+Silent design for quiet practice

−33-inch size is smaller than a standard classical guitar

$319.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body suits adult players

+Solid body electric guitar for amplified playing

+Floating tremolo for pitch bending effects

−Floating tremolo needs setup care to stay in tune

$378.24

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39 inch body suits adult players

+Solid body electric guitar for amplified playing

+Floating tremolo for pitch bending effects

−Floating tremolo needs setup care to stay in tune

$378.24

as of 11/04/2026 09:41 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

Enya

Electric

+38-inch travel-sized carbon fiber body

+Built-in 10W speaker

+32 presets with Bluetooth and app control

$369.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Leo Jaymz

Electric

+Set-in neck construction

+24 stainless steel frets

+Solid US pine body

$359.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:55 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

+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

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

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

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

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

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

Yuemiya

Electric, 7 or 8

+Seven or eight string option for extended low range

+24 stainless steel frets

+Roasted maple neck

$389.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$339.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
	n/a	$314.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$359.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$303.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$389.48 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$309.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details
	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

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