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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)

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BrandIbanez19Fender12Gretsch5Enya4Takamine4Yamaha4Applause3Donner3
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TypeElectric22Bass19Acoustic-electric9Classical or nylon9Acoustic7
String count7 or 84534161
SizeFull size51/2 size or smaller13/4 or 7/8 size1
Kit or bundleKit or bundle13
For beginnersFor beginners8
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Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Left-handed build for players who play left-handed
+Acoustic-electric design lets it be amplified for stage or recording
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass

+Acoustic-electric bass that can be played unplugged or amplified
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic

+Little Martin series is a compact travel-friendly size
+Lightweight build suited to younger or smaller players
−HPL laminate construction rather than solid wood
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Oscar Schmidt

Bass

+Acoustic-electric bass that can be plugged into an amplifier
+Comes with a gig bag for transport and storage
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass

+Left-handed build for players who play left-handed
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Hollowbody design gives an open, resonant electric tone
+Electric type works with standard guitar amplifiers
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string models
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts
$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Yamaha

Acoustic-electric

+Solid top: only 8 of 87 here have one
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acoustic-electricn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Bassn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Bassn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
n/a$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Bassn/a$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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