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)

Enya

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch body

+Built-in 15W wireless speaker

+Smart electric guitar with carbon fiber construction

−Full size body is less portable than travel models

$436.98-5%Was: ~~$459.98~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Comes as a kit with an FT-1 Professional included

+Precision Bass style for a classic bass tone

+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel

$445.58-2%List: ~~$454.98~~

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

Enya

Electric, Full size

+Full size 39-inch body

+Built-in 15W wireless speaker

+Smart electric guitar with carbon fiber construction

−Full size body is less portable than travel models

$436.98-5%Was: ~~$459.98~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Enya

Electric

+Built-in 10W wireless speaker

+Includes a magnetic strap

+Smart electric guitar with carbon fiber construction

$452.99-5%List: ~~$476.97~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Ibanez

Electric

+Hollowbody design gives an open, resonant electric tone

+Bundle includes an amplifier for playing right away

+Kit includes a tuner, cable and picks for starter setup

−Hollowbody build is more prone to feedback at high volume

$469.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 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

Donner

Classical or nylon

+Headless design for compact travel

+Mini 25W amplifier included

+Travel-oriented nylon string guitar

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone

$404.68

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 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

Donner

Electric

+Multiple preset combinations and tone simulation options

+Headless design for a compact, portable body

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

$499.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Bass bundle includes a Rumble 15 amplifier

+Includes instrument cable and gig bag

+Precision bass with a PJ pickup configuration

$449.99

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

Donner

Electric

+Built-in amp modeling and detachable speaker

+Headless design for a compact, portable body

+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go

$439.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Comes as a bundle of two items

+Designed alnico HSS pickups for a vintage sound

+Classic Vibe 60s styling for a vintage look and feel

$499.99

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

Ibanez

Electric

+Hollow body electric guitar with a semi-hollow design

+Bundle includes an amplifier, gig bag and tuner

+Comes with a kit of accessories for starting out

$469.99

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

Ibanez

Bass

+Comes as a bundle with a gig bag included

+Includes a tuner, strap and instrument cable

+Acoustic-electric bass for amplified or unplugged playing

$489.99

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

Yuemiya

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings for a wider range than standard bass

+Headless design saves space and weight

+24 stainless steel frets

$499.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:36 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric, 7 or 8

+Dual humbucker pickups for high-gain tones

+Extended range for heavy metal and djent styles

+Solid body construction

$411.13

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Yuemiya

Electric, 7 or 8

+Eight string extended range for low tunings

+24 stainless steel frets

+Roasted maple neck

$429.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Yuemiya

Electric, 7 or 8

+Eight string extended range for low tunings

+Fanned fret design

+24 stainless steel frets

$459.00

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Kowfislhsx

Electric, 7 or 8

+Eight string extended range for low tunings

+Fanned fret design

+24 stainless steel frets

$458.88

as of 11/04/2026 10:37 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

Xpwmchzyh

Electric

+Solid body construction for a firm electric build

+Locking tremolo for stable tuning under bends

+Humbucker pickup for a thicker output

$411.13

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Xpwmchzyh

Electric

+Locking tremolo for stable tuning during bends and dives

+Humbucker pickup for a thicker, higher-output rock tone

+Full size 6-string body suits stage playing

$411.13

as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Cordoba

Classical or nylon

+Nylon-string classical guitar suited to fingerstyle playing

$449.99

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

Ibanez

+Hollow body design is typical of semi-hollow archtop guitars

$449.99

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

Generic

Electric

+Headless design for a compact, lighter-feeling electric guitar body

−Headless design may feel unfamiliar to players used to a traditional headstock

$468.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Yamaha

Bass, 4 String count

$421.57

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

Fender

Electric

+Amp included: only 10 of 87 here have one

$419.99

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Electric	n/a	$436.98 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$445.58 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$436.98 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$452.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$469.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$449.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$479.98 as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$404.68 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$449.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details

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