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Best Electric Guitar Sets Under $200 2025

Affordable electric guitar sets under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Beginners For First Electric Guitar For Complete Setup For Budget-Conscious For Gift Purchase For All-in-One Solution
BRANDS: Harley Benton Squier Thomann
Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle

by Harley Benton
Complete Setup Gift Purchase Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Components designed to work together
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Convenient one-purchase solution
✗ CONS
  • • Not customized to specific needs
  • • Individual components may be lower quality

Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton D-120CE NT*Acoustic Guitar*Type: Dreadnought...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536661
$193
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Serie Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Serie Bundle

by Harley Benton
Complete Setup Beginners All-in-One Solution
Key Feature:
• Convenient one-purchase solution
✓ PROS
  • • Convenient one-purchase solution
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • Less flexibility in component choice

Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Serie Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 479916
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle 1

by Harley Benton
First Electric Guitar All-in-One Solution Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing
✓ PROS
  • • Components designed to work together
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be expensive
  • • Individual components may be lower quality

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 342038
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-20 BK Standard Serie Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton TE-20 BK Standard Serie Set 1

by Harley Benton
First Electric Guitar Gift Purchase All-in-One Solution
Key Feature:
• Convenient one-purchase solution
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Convenient one-purchase solution
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be expensive
  • • Less flexibility in component choice

Harley Benton TE-20 BK Standard Serie Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-20 BK Standard Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 160304
$171
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann Guitar Set G2 CA Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Thomann Guitar Set G2 CA Red

by Thomann
Complete Setup First Electric Guitar Beginners
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners and gifts
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Components designed to work together
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be expensive
  • • Less flexibility in component choice

Thomann Guitar Set G2 CA Red*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Series*Electric Guitar*Standard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 479914
$193
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious Gift Purchase All-in-One Solution
Key Feature:
• More affordable than buying separately
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • May include unnecessary accessories

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 404247
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious Complete Setup All-in-One Solution
Key Feature:
• Convenient one-purchase solution
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than buying separately
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
✗ CONS
  • • Less flexibility in component choice
  • • May include unnecessary accessories

Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK*Electric Guitar*Total...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583386
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle

by Harley Benton
Complete Setup All-in-One Solution Beginners
Key Feature:
• Components designed to work together
✓ PROS
  • • Convenient one-purchase solution
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • Not customized to specific needs

Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 384171
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann Guitar Set G2 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Thomann Guitar Set G2 Black

by Thomann
Complete Setup Beginners Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• More affordable than buying separately
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • Upgrade path can be expensive

Thomann Guitar Set G2 Black*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20 BK Standard Series*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 134825
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann Guitar Set G13 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann Guitar Set G13 Black

by Thomann
All-in-One Solution Gift Purchase Beginners
Key Feature:
• Components designed to work together
✓ PROS
  • • Everything needed to start playing
  • • More affordable than buying separately
✗ CONS
  • • Less flexibility in component choice
  • • Upgrade path can be expensive

Thomann Guitar Set G13 Black*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20 BK Standard Series*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 140584
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Set

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious First Electric Guitar Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• More affordable than buying separately
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Not customized to specific needs
  • • Individual components may be lower quality

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series*Electric Guitar*Size:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 342060
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series Pack

by Harley Benton
Gift Purchase All-in-One Solution Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• More affordable than buying separately
✓ PROS
  • • Convenient one-purchase solution
  • • Everything needed to start playing
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • Less flexibility in component choice

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series Pack*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 544099
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-20HSS Standard SBK Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton ST-20HSS Standard SBK Set

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious First Electric Guitar Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Components designed to work together
✓ PROS
  • • Everything needed to start playing
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
✗ CONS
  • • May include unnecessary accessories
  • • Not customized to specific needs

Harley Benton ST-20HSS Standard SBK Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 480181
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann Guitar Set G13 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Thomann Guitar Set G13 White

by Thomann
Gift Purchase All-in-One Solution Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than buying separately
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be lower quality
  • • May include unnecessary accessories

Thomann Guitar Set G13 White*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20 WH Standard Series*Electric Guitar*Standard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 222017
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-Junior BK St. Series Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton ST-Junior BK St. Series Pack

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious All-in-One Solution Beginners
Key Feature:
• Convenient one-purchase solution
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than buying separately
  • • Great for beginners and gifts
✗ CONS
  • • Not customized to specific needs
  • • May include unnecessary accessories

Harley Benton ST-Junior BK St. Series Pack*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Series*Short...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544098
$160
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar Sets

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced electric guitar sets typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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