Affordable Guitars For Beginners

Looking to embark on your musical journey with a guitar that won't break the bank? Look no further! Our collection of affordable guitars for beginners is here to help you find the perfect instrument to... kickstart your musical aspirations. Whether you're dreaming of strumming acoustic melodies or shredding electric solos, we've curated a selection of budget-friendly options that don't compromise on quality. From classic designs to modern innovations, these guitars are tailored to meet the needs of aspiring musicians, providing an excellent foundation for learning and honing your skills. Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar without breaking the bank!
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Boroughs B20ASB Beginner Auditorium Acoustic Guitar, Sunburst

Boroughs B20ASB Beginner Auditorium Acoustic Guitar, Sunburst

SKU: B20ASB
(17)

DESCRIPTION

A Boroughs B20A Auditorium Acoustic Guitar in sunburst finish, perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike.

$99.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: boroughs

DESCRIPTION

A Boroughs B20A Auditorium Acoustic Guitar in sunburst finish, perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike.
Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black

Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black

SKU: PV00489450
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with solid body construction, wide top pole piece pickups, and ergonomic tuner placement.

$199.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: peavey

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with solid body construction, wide top pole piece pickups, and ergonomic tuner placement.
Boroughs B20DNT Beginner Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Natural

Boroughs B20DNT Beginner Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Natural

SKU: B20DNT
(4)

DESCRIPTION

A Beginner dreadnought acoustic guitar with a natural finish, comfortable C-shaped neck, and Techwood fingerboard.

$49.95
$99.95 Save: $50.00 (50%)
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: boroughs

DESCRIPTION

A Beginner dreadnought acoustic guitar with a natural finish, comfortable C-shaped neck, and Techwood fingerboard.
Boroughs B30DNT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Natural

Boroughs B30DNT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Natural

SKU: B30DNT
(19)

DESCRIPTION

A quality, affordable dreadnought acoustic guitar with a natural finish and thoughtful design for all players.

$59.95
$129.95 Save: $70.00 (54%)
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: boroughs

DESCRIPTION

A quality, affordable dreadnought acoustic guitar with a natural finish and thoughtful design for all players.
Boroughs B30DNT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack with Tuner, Gig Bag and Strap, Natural

Boroughs B30DNT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack with Tuner, Gig Bag and Strap, Natural

SKU: B30DNTPK
(19)

DESCRIPTION

A quality, affordable dreadnought acoustic guitar pack with a natural finish, including gig bag and accessories.

$79.95
$149.95 Save: $70.00 (47%)
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: boroughs

DESCRIPTION

A quality, affordable dreadnought acoustic guitar pack with a natural finish, including gig bag and accessories.
Fender CD-60 Dreadnought V3 Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case, Walnut Fingerboard, Natural

Fender CD-60 Dreadnought V3 Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case, Walnut Fingerboard, Natural

SKU: FE0970110221
(11)

DESCRIPTION

A Fender CD-60 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and walnut fingerboard, including hardshell case.

$209.99
$35 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A Fender CD-60 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and walnut fingerboard, including hardshell case.
Fender CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar Pack, Walnut Fingerboard, Black

Fender CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar Pack, Walnut Fingerboard, Black

SKU: FE970150406
(9)

DESCRIPTION

A CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar Pack with solid spruce top, walnut fingerboard, and all necessary accessories.

$239.99
$40 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar Pack with solid spruce top, walnut fingerboard, and all necessary accessories.
Fender CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Fender CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

SKU: FE970150032
(9)

DESCRIPTION

A compact and comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.

$209.99
$35 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A compact and comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, - With Blackstar FLY3 3W Battery Powered Mini Guitar Amplifier

Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, - With Blackstar FLY3 3W Battery Powered Mini Guitar Amplifier

SKU: PV00489450B
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with a black finish, solid body construction, and wide top pole piece pickups.

$299.98
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: peavey

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with a black finish, solid body construction, and wide top pole piece pickups.
Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, 22 Frets, Maple Neck, Solid Basswood Body, Rosewood Fingerboard, Ivory

Peavey Raptor Plus Beginner Electric Guitar, 22 Frets, Maple Neck, Solid Basswood Body, Rosewood Fingerboard, Ivory

SKU: PV03018120
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with 22 frets, solid basswood body, and a floating tremolo bridge.

$199.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: peavey

DESCRIPTION

A beginner electric guitar with 22 frets, solid basswood body, and a floating tremolo bridge.
Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Olympic White

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Olympic White

SKU: SQ378200505
(6)

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, this Telecaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone.

$304.99
$51 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: squier

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, this Telecaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone.
Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Lake Placid Blue

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Lake Placid Blue

SKU: SQ378200502
(6)

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, this Telecaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone.

$304.99
$51 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: squier

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, this Telecaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone.
Ibanez GIO Series GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Transparent Red

Ibanez GIO Series GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Transparent Red

SKU: IBGSR200TR
(3)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric bass guitar with a rosewood fretboard and powerful Phat II active bass boost.

$249.99
$42 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric bass guitar with a rosewood fretboard and powerful Phat II active bass boost.
Ibanez RG Gio Series GRG121DX Electric Guitar, Walnut Flat

Ibanez RG Gio Series GRG121DX Electric Guitar, Walnut Flat

SKU: IBGRG121DXWN
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a mahogany body, maple neck, and 24 frets for high-quality sound.

$249.99
$42 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a mahogany body, maple neck, and 24 frets for high-quality sound.
Ibanez GIO Series GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black

Ibanez GIO Series GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black

SKU: IBGSR200BK
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric bass guitar with a sleek black finish and powerful low-end boost.

$249.99
$42 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric bass guitar with a sleek black finish and powerful low-end boost.
Ibanez RG Gio Series GRG121DX Electric Guitar, Bound Rosewood Fretboard, Metallic Gray Sunburst

Ibanez RG Gio Series GRG121DX Electric Guitar, Bound Rosewood Fretboard, Metallic Gray Sunburst

SKU: IBGRG121DXMG
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a metallic gray finish, mahogany body, and 24 frets.

$249.99
$42 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a metallic gray finish, mahogany body, and 24 frets.
Ibanez GIO Series GRX20W Electric Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, White

Ibanez GIO Series GRX20W Electric Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, White

SKU: IBGRX20WWH
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with Ibanez quality, featuring a white poplar body and 22 frets.

$199.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with Ibanez quality, featuring a white poplar body and 22 frets.
Ibanez Classical Series GA6CE Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural High Gloss

Ibanez Classical Series GA6CE Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural High Gloss

SKU: IBGA6CE
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a natural high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.

$299.99
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A well-constructed, affordable classical guitar with a natural high gloss finish and rosewood fretboard.
Boroughs B20DNT Beginner Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack, Natural

Boroughs B20DNT Beginner Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack, Natural

SKU: B20DNTPK
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A beginner dreadnought acoustic guitar pack with natural finish, including gig bag, replacement strings, picks, and strap.

$59.95
$129.95 Save: $70.00 (54%)
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: boroughs

DESCRIPTION

A beginner dreadnought acoustic guitar pack with natural finish, including gig bag, replacement strings, picks, and strap.
Fender Redondo Mini Acoustic Guitar with Bag, Walnut Fingerboard, Sunburst

Fender Redondo Mini Acoustic Guitar with Bag, Walnut Fingerboard, Sunburst

SKU: FE0970710103
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A compact, 1/2 size acoustic guitar with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and walnut fingerboard.

$209.99
$35 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A compact, 1/2 size acoustic guitar with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and walnut fingerboard.
Fender Classic Design CC-60S All-Mahogany Concert Acoustic Guitar, Natural

Fender Classic Design CC-60S All-Mahogany Concert Acoustic Guitar, Natural

SKU: FE970150022
(9)

DESCRIPTION

A compact, comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid mahogany top for articulate, balanced tone.

$209.99
$35 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A compact, comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid mahogany top for articulate, balanced tone.
Fender Classic Design CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Natural

Fender Classic Design CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fingerboard, Natural

SKU: FE970150021
(9)

DESCRIPTION

A compact and comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top and walnut fingerboard.

$209.99
$35 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A compact and comfortable concert acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top and walnut fingerboard.
Lag Tramontane 70 Auditorium Solid Sitka Spruce Acoustic Guitar, Brownwood Fingerboard, Brown Sunburst

Lag Tramontane 70 Auditorium Solid Sitka Spruce Acoustic Guitar, Brownwood Fingerboard, Brown Sunburst

SKU: LAGT70ABRB
(4)

DESCRIPTION

A comfortable and affordable entry-level acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top for rich, deep tones.

$299.99
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: lag

DESCRIPTION

A comfortable and affordable entry-level acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top for rich, deep tones.
Austin ATC200 Series Classic Single Cutaway Electric Guitar, Black

Austin ATC200 Series Classic Single Cutaway Electric Guitar, Black

SKU: AUATC200BK
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A black electric guitar with a maple neck, solid hardwood body, and 1 volume, 1 tone controls.

$129.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: austin

DESCRIPTION

A black electric guitar with a maple neck, solid hardwood body, and 1 volume, 1 tone controls.
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Affordable Guitars For Beginners

Embarking on the journey of learning guitar is an exciting endeavor, whether you’re a teenager inspired by your favorite bands, a parent looking to nurture a child’s creativity, or an adult rediscovering a passion for music. The right instrument can make all the difference in those formative stages, and affordable guitars for beginners are thoughtfully designed to balance playability, durability, and price. These guitars are ideal for anyone eager to explore music without a hefty upfront investment. Many first-time players seek out a cheap starter guitar that doesn’t compromise on sound quality, ensuring that early practice sessions are rewarding and motivating. For families, gifting a beginner guitar can be a memorable way to encourage artistic growth and shared experiences, especially during the summer months when there’s more free time for lessons, jam sessions with friends, or quiet evenings strumming on the porch.

When considering which beginner guitar to choose, several factors come into play. Comfort and playability are paramount, as a guitar that feels good in your hands will naturally inspire more frequent practice. Look for features like a smooth neck profile, low string action, and a lightweight body—these details can transform the learning process from a struggle into a joy. For those with smaller hands, such as children or younger teens, models with slimmer necks or reduced body sizes can be especially inviting. Durability is another key consideration, as beginner instruments are often subjected to frequent handling and the occasional bump. Many affordable guitars feature robust construction and quality materials that stand up well to daily use, whether in a classroom, bedroom, or backyard. Additionally, some starter guitars come bundled with essential accessories like gig bags, tuners, and picks, streamlining the process for new players and gift-givers alike.

Summer is a particularly inspiring season for picking up a new instrument. The longer days and relaxed schedules create opportunities for spontaneous creativity, whether you’re playing around a campfire, joining a summer music group, or simply practicing in the backyard. Affordable beginner guitars are perfectly suited for these moments, offering a reliable and approachable way to make music part of everyday life. They’re also a thoughtful gift for graduates, birthday celebrants, or anyone looking to try something new as the school year winds down. For those drawn specifically to the warm, resonant tones of acoustic instruments, exploring our curated list of Affordable Acoustic Guitars can help you find the perfect match. No matter your age or musical background, starting with the right instrument sets the stage for progress, enjoyment, and lifelong appreciation of music.

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