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Guitars under $500

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9 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Most cost $419 to $499, and half cost less than $450.

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BrandApplause1Dean Guitars1Enya1Gretsch1Ibanez1LAVA1Ortega Guitars1Takamine1Yamaha1
TypeElectric22Bass19Acoustic-electric9Classical or nylon9Acoustic7
SizeFull size1
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Type: Acoustic-electric  ×9 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
Ortega Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric build can be played unplugged or amplified
+Parlor body size suits smaller hands and compact spaces
+Resonator design adds a metallic, projecting tone
−Parlor body offers less volume than larger acoustic bodies
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric

+Dreadnought body shape for a full, projecting acoustic sound
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance
+Part of the Takamine G-series line
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Applause

Acoustic-electric

+Medium body depth for a balanced acoustic build
+Cutaway body gives access to upper frets
+Built-in electronics for amplified playing
$403.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Gretsch

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric guitar that can be played plugged in
+Dreadnought body gives a large, full acoustic voice
+Rosewood fretboard for a warm, traditional feel
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
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
Yamaha

Acoustic-electric

+Solid top: only 8 of 87 here have one
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 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
Acoustic-electricn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$403.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$419.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:34 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 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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