Best ST Style Guitars Under $200 2025

Affordable st style guitars under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie

BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman

Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley

by Harley Benton

Blues Funk Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-70 Black PaisleyElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: AmaranthNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 374860

$197

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Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton

Blues Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-70 Rosewood Deluxe SeriesElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: BasswoodTop: Imitation rosewood...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 350951

$197

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Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NG

by Kramer Guitars

Funk Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NGElectric GuitarMahogany bodyBolt-on maple neckMaple fingerboardDot fretboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 549203

$186

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Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle

by Harley Benton

Country Rock Indie

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK*Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 536325

$183

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Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic

by Harley Benton

Pop Blues Indie

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton R-446 Plum MetallicElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: Canadian mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523292

$175

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Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock Series

by Harley Benton

Pop Indie Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock SeriesGuitarPoplar body with archtopBolt-on maple neckModern C neck profileFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 155044

$186

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Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic

by Harley Benton

Blues Funk Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton R-446 Green MetallicElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: Canadian mapleFretboard: Amaranth with large...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523294

$175

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Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series Bundle

by Harley Benton

Pop Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 567713

$193

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Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Rock Blues Funk

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 545069

$175

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Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultraviolet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultraviolet

by Squier

Rock Pop Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Electronics may need shielding

Squier Sonic Strat LRL UltravioletElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPearloid dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 560949

$193

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Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series

by Harley Benton

Indie Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard SeriesElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelDot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 449491

$122

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Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit JA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit JA

by Harley Benton

Indie Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit JAElectric guitar kit JA-StyleComplete do-it-yourself kitBody: Rengas (wood colour...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 464648

$109

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Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Purple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Purple

by Kramer Guitars

Funk Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S PurpleElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 485487

$186

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Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino Red

by Squier

Blues Indie Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino RedElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPearloid dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 560967

$175

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Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPB

by Harley Benton

Indie Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPBElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: Roasted canadian mapleFingeboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 573385

$197

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How to Choose the Best ST Style 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 st style 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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Best ST Style Guitars Under $200 2025

Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley

Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe Series

Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NG

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle

Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic

Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock Series

Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic

Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag

Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultraviolet

Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series

Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit JA

Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Purple

Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino Red

Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPB

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying st style guitars?

How much should I spend on st style guitars?

Are expensive st style guitars worth the investment?

What are the best brands for st style guitars?

Should I buy st style guitars online or in-store?

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