Best MIDI, Digital & Modelling Guitars Under $1,000 2025

Affordable midi, digital & modelling guitars under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Technology For Recording For Sound Design For Versatile Sounds For Electronic Music For Experimental

BRANDS: Mooer

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 GB

by Mooer

Sound Design Versatile Sounds Modern Technology

Key Feature:

• Access to unlimited sounds

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Modern digital capabilities

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for digital features
• May lack traditional guitar feel

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 GBElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with modern...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596977

$879

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Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FP

by Mooer

Versatile Sounds Modern Technology Sound Design

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples
• Access to unlimited sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires additional technology
• Dependent on external devices

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FPElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines a classic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 578338

$912

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Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DN

by Mooer

Versatile Sounds Electronic Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Great for recording and production
• Modern digital capabilities

✗ CONS

• Dependent on external devices
• Requires additional technology

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DNElectric Guitar with Integrated GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 550702

$967

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 PB

by Mooer

Sound Design Modern Technology Recording

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Great for recording and production

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for digital features
• Can be complex to set up

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 PBElectric GuitarElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597079

$879

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Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Blue Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Blue Burst

by Mooer

Recording Versatile Sounds Modern Technology

Key Feature:

• Modern digital capabilities

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✗ CONS

• Can be complex to set up
• May lack traditional guitar feel

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Blue BurstElectric GuitarCombines an electric guitar with digital sound designtone...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 621340

$824

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 BB

by Mooer

Sound Design Experimental Recording

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Great for recording and production

✗ CONS

• Can be complex to set up
• Dependent on external devices

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 BBElectric Guitar with Built-in GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with modern...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596965

$802

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Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FRD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FRD

by Mooer

Electronic Music Sound Design Experimental

Key Feature:

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Versatile for many musical styles

✗ CONS

• Dependent on external devices
• Learning curve for digital features

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FRDElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines a classic...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 578340

$912

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Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Purple Burst

by Mooer

Sound Design Electronic Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✓ PROS

• Great for recording and production
• Access to unlimited sounds

✗ CONS

• May lack traditional guitar feel
• Requires additional technology

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Purple BurstElectric GuitarCombines an electric guitar with digital sound designtone...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620516

$868

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Wing 800 Int PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Wing 800 Int PW

by Mooer

Experimental Sound Design Electronic Music

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Great for recording and production
• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✗ CONS

• May lack traditional guitar feel
• Can be complex to set up

Mooer GTRS Guitars Wing 800 Int PWHeadless Multiscale Electric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Process...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 553693

$967

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Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DS

by Mooer

Modern Technology Versatile Sounds Sound Design

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Modern digital capabilities

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for digital features
• May lack traditional guitar feel

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DSElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 550712

$967

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Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 MG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 MG

by Mooer

Recording Sound Design Versatile Sounds

Key Feature:

• Access to unlimited sounds

✓ PROS

• Access to unlimited sounds
• Modern digital capabilities

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for digital features
• Dependent on external devices

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 MGElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines a classic...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 578335

$934

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 NB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 NB

by Mooer

Versatile Sounds Electronic Music Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples
• Great for recording and production

✗ CONS

• Dependent on external devices
• Can be complex to set up

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 NBElectric GuitarElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597068

$802

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Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 DN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 DN

by Mooer

Versatile Sounds Electronic Music Modern Technology

Key Feature:

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✓ PROS

• Great for recording and production
• Can trigger synthesizers and samples

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for digital features
• Dependent on external devices

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 DNElectric Guitar with Built-In GTRS Intelligent Processor SystemCombines a classic...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 578142

$956

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 FP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 FP

by Mooer

Modern Technology Recording Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Great for recording and production
• Modern digital capabilities

✗ CONS

• Can be complex to set up
• Dependent on external devices

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 FPElectric Guitar with Integrated GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 546128

$879

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Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 MG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 MG

by Mooer

Modern Technology Electronic Music Versatile Sounds

Key Feature:

• Great for recording and production

✓ PROS

• Can trigger synthesizers and samples
• Access to unlimited sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires additional technology
• Can be complex to set up

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 MGElectric Guitar With Integrated GTRS SystemCombines a classic electric guitar with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 546136

$912

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How to Choose the Best MIDI, Digital & Modelling Guitars

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 midi, digital & modelling guitars 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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Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 GB

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FP

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DN

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 PB

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Blue Burst

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 BB

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 FRD

Mooer GTRS Soloist 810 Purple Burst

Mooer GTRS Guitars Wing 800 Int PW

Mooer GTRS Guitars int. Prof. 800 DS

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 MG

Mooer GTRS Guitars Modern 810 NB

Mooer GTRS Guitar Profess. 801 DN

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 FP

Mooer GTRS Guitars Prof. 800 MG

How to Choose the Best MIDI, Digital & Modelling Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

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