Guitars under $400

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24 guitars under $400 from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more. Most cost $320 to $399, and half cost less than $359.

Top brands: Ibanez (6)Fender (5)

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

Ibanez

Bass, 6 String count

$349.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:17 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yamaha

Bass

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

$379.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wishmade

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings for a wider bass playing range

+Acoustic-electric hollow body that can plug into an amplifier

$319.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:35 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
Bass	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$369.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$357.29 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$364.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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