Guitars under $600

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72 guitars under $600 from Ibanez, Gretsch, Fender and more. Most cost $530 to $599, and half cost less than $563.

Top brands: Ibanez (12)Gretsch (11)Fender (7)Yamaha (6)

Gretsch

Electric

+Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for pitch-bending effects

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

+Hollow body design for a warm, resonant tone

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$549.99-15%List: ~~$649.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Esp Guitars

$539.95-10%List: ~~$599.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass guitar configuration

+Acoustic bass with built-in Fishman pickup for amplified playing

+Includes tuner and equalizer for on-board tone control

−Acoustic bass body is larger than an electric bass

$579.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Yamaha

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric build for amplified or unplugged playing

+Cutaway body gives access to the upper fret range

+Nylon strings suited to classical and fingerstyle playing

−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone than steel strings

$579.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass gives a wider low range than a standard four-string

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Vintage 70s styling for a classic Jazz Bass look

−Five strings can take more adjustment than a four-string bass

$559.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Ibanez

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string configuration for a full, chiming sound

+Semi-hollow body blends resonance with electric sustain

+Electric guitar that works with an amplifier

−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup

$599.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Three-quarter size suits smaller players and travel

+Includes a gig bag for transport

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance

−Smaller body produces less volume than full-size guitars

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details

Martin

Acoustic-electric

+Compact Little Martin body for smaller hands and travel

+Built-in electronics for plugging into an amplifier

+Includes a gig bag

−Mahogany HPL back and sides rather than solid wood

$549.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Chromatic II tailpiece included with the guitar

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

+Hollow body design for a warm, resonant tone

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Ibanez

Electric

+Maple semi-hollow body for a bright, resonant electric tone

+Classic Elite pickups named for a classic electric sound

+Semi-hollow construction reduces weight compared with a solid body

−Flat finish shows fingerprints and wear more readily than gloss

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Semi-hollowbody build with a center block

+Double-cut body for upper-fret access

+Electric guitar for amplified playing

−Village Amber finish is the only trait listed beyond type

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

+Hollow body design for a warm, resonant tone

+Streamliner model with a compact build

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Chromatic II tailpiece included with the guitar

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

+Hollow body design for a warm, resonant tone

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$529.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Gretsch

Electric

+Chromatic II tailpiece included with the guitar

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier

+Hollow body design for a warm, resonant tone

−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Guild

Electric

+Left-handed version for left-handed players

+Semi-hollowbody design for a warmer, resonant tone

+Dual cutaway body for easier access to upper frets

−Left-handed model only suits left-handed players

$599.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

Epiphone

+Left-handed model for left-handed players

+Semi-hollowbody design for a warm, resonant tone

+Works for both clean jazz and driven rock tones

−Semi-hollowbody build can feed back at high volume

$599.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details

Taylor Guitars

Acoustic

+Acoustic guitar built for travel

+Compact travel size suits carrying on trips

+Mahogany body offers a warm tonal character

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 6 String count

+Six-string bass with an extended range

+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel

+Suitable for beginners learning bass guitar

$569.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass adds extra low range

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Suitable for beginners moving up to advanced playing

$559.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Ibanez

Classical or nylon

+Thinline body suits amplified performance with nylon strings

+Acoustic-electric design can plug into an amplifier or PA system

+Nylon strings give a mellow, soft tone for classical and fingerstyle playing

$529.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Vintage 60s Jazz Bass design with a classic sound

+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel

+Beginner-friendly bass guitar for new players

$529.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Walnut body with a maple fingerboard for a vintage feel

+Vintage 70s styling in a classic Precision Bass design

+Beginner-friendly electric bass guitar for new players

$529.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Kremona

Classical or nylon, Full size

+Full-size body for fuller volume

+Handmade in Europe

+Gig bag included

$599.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Washburn

Acoustic

+Grand auditorium body for a full acoustic volume

+Acoustic guitar that needs no amplifier

+Part of the Heritage Series line from Washburn

$576.84

as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details

Fender

Bass

+Classic 50s Precision Bass design with a vintage look

+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface

+Bass guitar type for bass lines in many genres

$529.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

Guild

Electric

+Semi-hollow body for a warm, resonant electric tone

+Florentine cut body for comfortable upper-fret access

+Includes a tremolo for pitch-bending effects

$549.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

Ortega Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Left-handed build suits players who play left-handed

+Acoustic-electric design can be played plugged in or unplugged

+Resonator body suits a bold, projecting acoustic sound

$549.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details

Ovation

Acoustic-electric

+Mid cutaway gives access to the upper fretboard

+Mid-depth Lyrachord body balances volume and comfort

+Acoustic-electric design works both amplified and unplugged

$563.39

as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Electric	n/a	$549.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
	n/a	$539.95 as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$579.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$579.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Bass	n/a	$559.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$599.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$599.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric	n/a	$549.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$549.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electric	n/a	$549.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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