Guitars under $500

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87 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Most cost $429 to $499, and half cost less than $460.

Top brands: Ibanez (19)Fender (12)Gretsch (5)Yamaha (4)

Ibanez

$419.95-16%Was: ~~$499.99~~

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

Ibanez

$431.99-10%Was: ~~$479.99~~

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

Gretsch

Electric

+Center block construction adds sustain and resonance

+Double-cut body offers easy upper-fret access

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$499.99-9%List: ~~$549.99~~

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

Traveler Guitar

Acoustic

+Built-in headphone amp for quiet practice

+Portable acoustic design

+Mahogany body wood

−Headphone amp needs power to operate

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric build can be played unplugged or amplified

+Parlor body size suits smaller hands and compact spaces

+Resonator design adds a metallic, projecting tone

−Parlor body offers less volume than larger acoustic bodies

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details

Kremona

Classical or nylon, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Handmade in Europe

+Beginner-oriented classical design

+Nylon strings for classical playing

−Smaller body gives less volume than full size

$449.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Semi-hollowbody build with a center block

+Double-cut body for upper-fret access

+Electric guitar for amplified playing

−Burnt finish is the only trait listed beyond type

$499.99

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

Jackson

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass gives a lower range than four-string models

+Walnut stain body with laurel fingerboard

+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use

−Five strings require a wider neck to fret

$499.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details

Takamine

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing

+Built for left-handed players

+Acoustic body needs no amplifier to play

−Nylon strings give a softer tone than steel strings

$429.00

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

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips

+Includes a pro gig bag

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound

$449.99

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

Fender

Electric

+Vintage 60s Stratocaster design with a classic look

+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel

+Electric guitar type for rock, blues and pop styles

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier

+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound

+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included

$429.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Taylor Guitars

Acoustic

+Acoustic guitar built for travel

+Compact travel size suits carrying on trips

+Sapele body wood option for a distinct tone

$499.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier

+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound

+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included

$429.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Martin

Acoustic

+Koa and Sitka spruce HPL construction

+Includes gig bag

+Modified 0-14 fret design for a compact body

$449.99

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

Fender

Acoustic

+Acoustic guitar in the concert body size

+Includes a 2-year warranty

+Features a walnut fingerboard

$499.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details

Takamine

Acoustic-electric

+Dreadnought body shape for a full, projecting acoustic sound

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance

+Part of the Takamine G-series line

$499.00

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

Fender

Bass

+Bass type covers the low end in a band

+Laurel fingerboard is an alternative to maple

+Classic Vibe 60s styling follows the Mustang bass design

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Applause

Acoustic-electric

+Medium body depth for a balanced acoustic build

+Cutaway body gives access to upper frets

+Built-in electronics for amplified playing

$403.00

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

Gretsch

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric guitar that can be played plugged in

+Dreadnought body gives a large, full acoustic voice

+Rosewood fretboard for a warm, traditional feel

$499.99

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

Applause

Bass

+Bass model with four strings for low-end playing

+Built-in electronics let it plug into an amplifier

+Mid-depth body is shallower than a deep-bowl acoustic

$429.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Right-handed design for right-handed players

+Electric design works with amplifiers and effects

+Hollow body style suits jazz and rockabilly tones

$499.99

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

Cort

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines

+Short scale neck suits smaller hands and easier playing

+Includes a gig bag for carrying and protection

$489.99

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

Applause

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing

+Mid cutaway gives access to higher frets

+Traditional classical design needs no amplifier to play

$441.99

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

Kremona

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body for fuller volume

+Handmade in Europe

+Gig bag included

$499.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Washburn

Bass

+Compact travel size for easy transport

+Built-in Barcus-Berry electronics for amplification

+Includes a gig bag

$499.00

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

Yamaha

Acoustic

+Acoustic design that needs no amplifier

$449.99

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

Journey Instruments

Acoustic

+Collapsible design built for travel and portability

+Acoustic guitar type for unplugged playing

$454.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$419.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
	n/a	$431.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$429.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$449.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

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