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Guitars under $700

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65 guitars under $700 from Gretsch, Fender, Ibanez and more. Most cost $630 to $699, and half cost less than $650.

Top brands: Gretsch (14)Fender (5)Ibanez (4)Yamaha (4)

Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric type can plug into an amplifier or PA system
+Sapele back and sides give a warm, mahogany-like tone
$699.00-13%List: $799.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Gretsch
+Laminated maple back and sides
+Fishman Presys pickup system for amplification
+Jumbo cutaway body for accessible upper frets
−Twelve-string configuration suits specific players only
$655.77-12%Was: $748.91
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Yamaha

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric build for amplified or unplugged playing
+Flame maple back and sides for a figured wood look
+Nylon strings suited to classical and fingerstyle playing
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone than steel strings
$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Yamaha

Bass, 5 String count

+5-string configuration adds a lower range for extended bass playing
+Electric bass type for amplified low-end playing
+Yamaha TRBX505 model line
$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings in standard bass tuning
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Short scale length
$649.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
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
$636.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design can be played plugged in
+Modified D-14 fret body shape
+Includes a gig bag for transport
−HPL construction instead of solid wood
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
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
$649.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Semi-hollowbody build with a center block
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
+Electric guitar for amplified playing
−Arctic Blue finish is the only trait listed beyond type
$629.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Baritone scale for lower tuning range than standard electrics
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm feel under the fingers
+Semi-hollow body style for a resonant electric tone
−Baritone scale length suits players seeking lower tuning, not standard tuning
$629.99
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
−Cadillac Green finish is the only trait listed beyond type
$649.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Gold Tone

Acoustic-electric

+Left-handed build for left-handed players
+Fretless neck for smooth, fretless bass tone
+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or amplified
−Fretless neck takes practice for accurate intonation
$679.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design plays both unplugged and through an amplifier
+Travel-sized body for portable playing
+Mahogany wood construction in a compact size
$699.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Stratocaster body style
+Has HSS pickup configuration
+Features a laurel fingerboard
$679.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth playing surface
+Comes with a 2-year warranty for added coverage
+Jazzmaster design associated with the J Mascis signature style
$629.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric

+Dreadnought body for a full, big acoustic sound
+Cutaway body gives access to the upper fretboard
+Acoustic-electric design works plugged in or unplugged
$699.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
+Thinline body for a slimmer profile
+Electric design for amplified playing
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic-electric

+Left-handed model for left-handed players
+Built-in electronics for plugging into an amplifier
+Mahogany construction for a warm tone
$649.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Made in Spain for traditional craftsmanship
+Left-handed design for left-handed players
+Includes a carrying bag
$689.96
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Gretsch

6 String count

+Right-handed design for right-handed players
+Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
+Laurel fingerboard on the neck
$699.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings in standard bass tuning
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Includes a signature gig bag
$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Danelectro

Electric

+Semi-hollowbody build for a warmer, resonant tone
+Baritone model with lower tuning range than standard guitars
+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
$679.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details
Epiphone

Electric

+Left-handed model for left-handed players
+Hollowbody electric construction
+Includes a bag
$699.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Ovation

Acoustic-electric

+Mid cutaway gives access to the upper fretboard
+Mid-depth body balances volume with a comfortable profile
+Acoustic-electric design works both amplified and unplugged
$627.29
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Yamaha

Acoustic-electric

+Built-in chorus and reverb effects add sound without extra pedals
+Acoustic-electric design works both unplugged and through an amplifier
$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Electricn/a$609.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$699.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
n/a$655.77
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Bassn/a$649.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Electricn/a$649.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Electricn/a$636.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Electricn/a$649.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

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