Best Electric Guitars Under $300 in 2022
Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $300.
We've found exactly 125 guitars like this in production this year. You can see them all by clicking on 'Load More' at the end of this list. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.
1. Schecter Synyster Standard
- From Schecter's 2010 Artist series
- Synyster Gates Signature
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive) bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Ultra Thin C Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter tuners
- Retainer bar
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Synyster Standard
Schecter Synyster Standard
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Retainer Bar
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
2. Harley Benton CST-24T
- From Harley Benton's 2015 Deluxe series
- Made in Vietnam
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell HAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Harley Benton Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 24 Medium frets
- Machine Heads: Dlx tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CST-24T
Harley Benton CST-24T
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
3. Harley Benton R-446
- From Harley Benton's 2022 Progressive series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 15.75" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Purpleheart fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Artec Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Artec Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Hardtail R-1001 bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Harley Benton Slim Modern C Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Closed tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton R-446
Harley Benton R-446
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
4. Harley Benton TE-90FLT
- From Harley Benton's 2017 Deluxe series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Sungkai body
- Maple neck
- Sungkai fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell FLT-B FilterTron Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell FLT-B FilterTron Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- WSC BG2002D with string guide through the body bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Wsc Diecast Kluson Style Machine Heads tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton TE-90FLT
Harley Benton TE-90FLT
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
5. Schecter C-6 Deluxe
- From Schecter's 2015 C-6 Plus/Deluxe series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 14" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Thin C Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-6 Deluxe
Schecter C-6 Deluxe
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
6. Harley Benton CST-24
- From Harley Benton's 2017 Deluxe series
- Made in Vietnam
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell HAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Harley Benton bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 24 Medium Jumbo frets
- Dlx tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CST-24
Harley Benton CST-24
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
7. Harley Benton CST-24HB
- From Harley Benton's 2015 Deluxe series
- Made in Vietnam
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Harley Benton bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 24 Medium frets
- Deluxe Diecast tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CST-24HB
Harley Benton CST-24HB
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
8. Cort KX300 Etched
- From Cort's 2020 KX series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 15.75" Fretboard Radius
- Ash(Sand Blasted) top
- Mahogany body
- Hard Maple neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Super 77 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Super 77 (Humbucker/Active)
- Hardtail w/ String Thru Body bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- D Bolt-On neck
- 24 Medium frets
- Die-Cast tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort KX300 Etched
Cort KX300 Etched
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
9. Harley Benton MR-Classic
- From Harley Benton's 2022 Vintage series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Artec P-90 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Fixed bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium frets
- Kluson style Wilkinson tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton MR-Classic
Harley Benton MR-Classic
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
10. Harley Benton MR-Classic Baritone
- From Harley Benton's 2022 Vintage series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 27"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Artec P-90 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Fixed bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium frets
- Kluson-style Wilkinson tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton MR-Classic Baritone
Harley Benton MR-Classic Baritone
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
11. Harley Benton MS-60
- From Harley Benton's 2015 Vintage series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Purpleheart fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell STA Alnico 5 Vintage Style (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell STA Alnico 5 Vintage Style (Single Coil/Passive)
- Tune-O-Matic And Dlx Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Deluxe Die-Cast Machine Heads tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton MS-60
Harley Benton MS-60
- Neck-Through Build
- Phase Out Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
12. Harley Benton SC-450Plus
- From Harley Benton's 2015 Classic series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 Vintage-Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 Vintage-Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- Dlx Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
- 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Dlx Kluson Style Machine Heads tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton SC-450Plus
Harley Benton SC-450Plus
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
13. Harley Benton SC-Custom II Active
- From Harley Benton's 2020 Custom Line series
- Made in Vietnam
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Maple, flamed top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell LZ56B Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Roswell LZ51N Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Active)
- Wsc Tune-O-Matic bridge
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton Modern C Set neck
- 24 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton SC-Custom II Active
Harley Benton SC-Custom II Active
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
14. Harley Benton ST-57DG
- From Harley Benton's 2017 Tribute series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell SK52 True Vintage Staggered Alnico-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Roswell SK52 True Vintage Staggered Alnico-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell SK52 True Vintage Staggered Alnico-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Harley Benton Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
- 21 Medium Jumbo frets
- Kluson Style Machine Heads tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton ST-57DG
Harley Benton ST-57DG
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
15. Harley Benton CST-24T P90
- From Harley Benton's 2018 Deluxe series
- Made in Vietnam
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell P90 Soapbar (Single Coil/Passive)
- Harley Benton Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 24 Medium Jumbo frets
- Dlx Diecast tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CST-24T P90
Harley Benton CST-24T P90
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
16. Harley Benton DC-Custom
- From Harley Benton's 2019 Custom Line series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 Vintage-Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 Vintage-Style (Humbucker/Passive)
- DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 24 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton DC-Custom
Harley Benton DC-Custom
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
17. Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT
- From Harley Benton's 2020 Vintage series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Roswell P90D Stack STK4P Alnico-5 Dog Ear Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Wsc Wrap Around bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- Harley Benton Fat '59 Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Wilkinson Vintage-Style Machine Heads With 15:1 Gear Ratio tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT
Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
18. Harley Benton DC-LTD Gotoh
- From Harley Benton's 2021 Deluxe series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 10" Fretboard Radius
- Nyatoh body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Gotoh Tune-o-Matic bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Harley Benton C Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Kluson tuners tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton DC-LTD Gotoh
Harley Benton DC-LTD Gotoh
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
19. ESP LTD EC-10
- From ESP LTD's 2013 EC series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Engineered Hardwood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: ESP Designed LH-100B (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: ESP Designed LH-100N (Humbucker/Passive)
- TOM & Tailpiece bridge
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Thin U Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- LTD tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-10
ESP LTD EC-10
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay
20. Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA
- From Jackson's 2014 JS series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Purpleheart fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo bridge
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Speed Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA
Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA
- Neck-Through Build
- Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Locking Tuners
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- High-Quality Nut
- Top Pickup Brand
- Luminescent Inlay