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Guitars under $4,000

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18 guitars under $4,000 from Martin, Gretsch, Ibanez and more. Half cost less than $4,000.

Top brands: Martin (4)

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BrandMartin4Gretsch3Ibanez3Charvel2Ernie Ball Music Man2Taylor Guitars2Jackson1Kremona1
TypeElectric9Acoustic3Classical or nylon2Acoustic-electric1
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Taylor Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a softer, warmer tone than steel-string guitars
+Grand Auditorium body with a cutaway gives upper-fret access
+Acoustic-electric pickup system for amplified playing
−Nylon strings are less suited to styles needing bright, cutting steel tone
$3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Charvel

Electric

+Made in the USA, part of the USA Select line
+HSS pickup configuration for varied tones
+Electric guitar that works with an amplifier
−Requires an amplifier to be heard at full volume
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic

+Black walnut and flamed white oak three-piece back
+Inception line features a distinctive wood back
+Acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to play
$3,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Ernie Ball Music Man

Electric, 7 or 8

+Seven-string electric guitar for extended low range
+Signature John Petrucci design for heavy styles
−Seven-string neck takes time to adapt to
$3,949.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Solid cypress back and sides for flamenco character
+Honduras cedar neck for a stable, warm base
+Classical nylon-string type for softer, mellow playing
$3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+White Falcon semi-hollow body with a signature design
+Billy Duffy signature model tied to a known guitarist
+Electric guitar built for amplified rock playing
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Pat Metheny signature model is designed around that artist's playing
+Hollowbody design gives a warm, resonant electric tone
+Electric type works with an amplifier
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Charvel

Electric

+Made in the USA as a Select-series model
+HSS pickup configuration for varied tones
+2-point tremolo setup
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Falcon semi-hollow body electric with a signature design
+Rich Robinson signature model tied to a known guitarist
+Electric guitar built for amplified rock playing
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+V-Class bracing for enhanced low-end response and projection
+Radiused armrest for added playing comfort
+Acoustic-electric design with built-in pickup for amplified playing
$3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Steve Vai signature model is designed around that artist's playing
+Bundle includes a hard case for protection and transport
+Bundle includes a tuner, picks and instrument cable
$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Classical or nylonn/a$3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Electricn/a$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$3,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Electricn/a$3,949.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
n/a$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
n/a$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
n/a$3,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
Electricn/a$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electricn/a$3,999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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