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Guitars under $500

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9 guitars under $500 from Ibanez, Fender, Yamaha and more. Most cost $429 to $499, and half cost less than $449.

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BrandKremona3Takamine2Applause1Cordoba1Donner1Ortega Guitars1
TypeElectric22Bass19Acoustic-electric9Classical or nylon9Acoustic7
Size1/2 size or smaller13/4 or 7/8 size1Full size1
For beginnersFor beginners3
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Type: Classical or nylon  ×9 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
Kremona

Classical or nylon, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Handmade in Europe
+Beginner-oriented classical design
+Nylon strings for classical playing
−Smaller body gives less volume than full size
$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Takamine

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing
+Built for left-handed players
+Acoustic body needs no amplifier to play
−Nylon strings give a softer tone than steel strings
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body for fuller volume
+Handmade in Europe
+Gig bag included
$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
+Includes a pro gig bag
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Applause

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing
+Mid cutaway gives access to higher frets
+Traditional classical design needs no amplifier to play
$441.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 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
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

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Classical or nylonn/a$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$441.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$404.68
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

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