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Guitars under $500

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8 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Most cost $430 to $499, and half cost less than $450.

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BrandKremona3Fender2107H1Enya1LAVA1
TypeClassical or nylon3Acoustic-electric2Bass2Electric1
SizeFull size31/2 size or smaller13/4 or 7/8 size1
Kit or bundleKit or bundle3
For beginnersFor beginners8
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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
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
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
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
Kremona

Classical or nylon, 1/2 size or smaller

+Handmade in Europe
+Smaller 1/2 size body suits small players
+Beginner-oriented classical design
−Smaller body gives less volume than full size
$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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 designed for beginners
−Requires assembly before it can be played
$479.98
as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details
Enya

Acoustic-electric, Full size

+Full-size 41-inch body
+AcousticPlus SP1 pickup
+Travel-friendly carbon fiber build
$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
LAVA

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design with onboard effects
+Travel-sized body for portable use
+Carbon fiber construction for a lightweight build
$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Classical or nylonn/a$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Electricn/a$479.98
as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details

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