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Guitars under $800

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32 guitars under $800 from Ibanez, Ortega Guitars, Epiphone and more. Most cost $749 to $799, and half cost less than $790.

Top brands: Ibanez (8)

Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12 strings deliver a full, shimmering sound
+Acoustic-electric design plugs into an amplifier or PA
+Suits strumming and chord-based playing
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

6 String count

+Six strings for standard guitar playing
+Slim neck profile
+Built-in electronics for amplified playing
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Europe
+Padded gig bag included
+Nylon strings suit flamenco playing
−Flamenco style body suits specific playing styles
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design works both unplugged and through an amplifier
+14-fret neck gives access to higher notes on the body
+Brazilian rosewood HPL back and sides add a rosewood-style look
−Back and sides are HPL laminate rather than solid Brazilian rosewood
$749.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Seagull

Acoustic

+Slim body shape suits players who prefer a narrower guitar
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12-string design for a rich, shimmering chorus sound
+Dreadnought body for a full, big acoustic sound
+Cutaway body gives access to the upper fretboard
−12 strings are harder to fret and tune than six strings
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Hollow body electric guitar with a classic semi-hollow style
+Equipped with Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
+Laurel fingerboard on the neck
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon-string classical guitar with a softer tone than steel strings
+Acoustic-electric model with built-in pickup for amplified playing
+Includes a carrying bag
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:35 PST - Details
Godin

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings suit classical and fingerstyle playing
+Classical guitar design with a traditional body shape
+Presentation model from the Godin range
$735.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Ibanez

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone than steel strings
+C-shape neck for a comfortable grip profile
+Tree of Death design gives a distinctive look
$779.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a soft, gentle touch for fingerstyle playing
+Built-in electronics let it plug into an amplifier or PA
+Includes a Pro gig bag for transport and protection
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a soft, gentle touch for fingerstyle playing
+Built-in electronics let it plug into an amplifier or PA
+Includes a Pro gig bag for transport and protection
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ibanez

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings give a softer, mellower tone than steel strings
+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or through an amp
$779.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Semi-hollow body blends acoustic resonance with electric sustain
+Electric guitar that works with an amplifier
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Electric guitar with a center block double-cut body
+Center block construction helps limit feedback at higher volumes
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ibanez

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design lets it be amplified for stage or recording
$749.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Ibanez

Electric

+Ebony fingerboard offers a dark, smooth playing surface
+Semi-hollow body blends acoustic resonance with electric sustain
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
GTRS

Electric

+Maple fretboard for a bright, crisp tone
+Comes as a kit with included accessories
+Built-in guitar simulations and effects for versatile sounds
−Kit format requires assembly or setup before playing
$739.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:17 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Hollow body electric guitar for warm, resonant tone
+Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for pitch-bending effects
+Sold as a bundle with strings, strap and string accessories
−Hollow body is less suited to high-gain, heavy distortion playing
$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Electric guitar with a Telecaster body style
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm-toned neck
+Sweetwater exclusive model
−Sold as the guitar only without accessories
$749.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
n/a$749.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
n/a$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$749.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Acousticn/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
Acoustic-electricn/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Electricn/a$799.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:35 PST - Details
Classical or nylonn/a$735.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:13 PST - Details

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