Guitars under $500

3 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Prices run $480 to $499.

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

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

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Bass	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$479.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 10:36 PST - Details

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