Guitars under $600

6 guitars under $600 from Ibanez, Gretsch, Fender and more. Most cost $550 to $599, and half cost less than $580.

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

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

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

Cordoba

Classical or nylon

$549.99

as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details

Yamaha

Classical or nylon

$579.99

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

Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

$599.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Classical or nylon	n/a	$579.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$599.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$529.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$549.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$579.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Classical or nylon	n/a	$599.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

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