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Guitars under $500

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19 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Most cost $430 to $499, and half cost less than $470.

Top brands: Ibanez (7)Fender (5)

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
Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier
+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound
+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Bass pack includes a Rumble 15 amplifier
+Precision bass body for a classic bass sound
+Beginner-oriented bass bundle with amp included
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Bass

+Bass type covers the low end in a band
+Laurel fingerboard is an alternative to maple
+Classic Vibe 60s styling follows the Mustang bass design
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Applause

Bass

+Bass model with four strings for low-end playing
+Built-in electronics let it plug into an amplifier
+Mid-depth body is shallower than a deep-bowl acoustic
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Cort

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines
+Short scale neck suits smaller hands and easier playing
+Includes a gig bag for carrying and protection
$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Washburn

Bass

+Compact travel size for easy transport
+Built-in Barcus-Berry electronics for amplification
+Includes a gig bag
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 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
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

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
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
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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bassn/a$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Bassn/a$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Bassn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 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

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