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Guitars under $500

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

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BrandMartin2Fender1Journey Instruments1Taylor Guitars1Traveler Guitar1Yamaha1
TypeElectric22Bass19Classical or nylon10Acoustic-electric9Acoustic7
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Type: Acoustic  ×7 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
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
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
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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Acousticn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:00 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details

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