Best ST Style Guitars Under $300 2026
Alright, so you want that classic ST vibe – the versatility, the feel, the looks – but your wallet's screaming. It *is* possible to get a decent ST-style guitar for under $300, but let's be real, you're making compromises. We're not talking about dream guitars here, but solid instruments that can gig, record, or just hang in your bedroom without breaking the bank. This list is about finding the best *bang for your buck*, not chasing perfection.
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Harley Benton ST-62SB Vintage Series Bundle
- • Classic ST-style vintage single coil pickups sound
- • Bolt-on neck construction for easy string changes
- • Synchronized tremolo for vibrato effects
- • Alnico-5 magnets for warm vintage tone
- • Limited to only five amp voicings
- • No specified weight or balance specs
- • Class AB amp may be heavy for travel
Mooer MSC18 Pro Dark Aurora Satin
- • Roasted maple neck feels smooth and plays fast.
- • Tech ebony fingerboard provides a dark, polished look.
- • Vintage tremolo adds authentic vibrato options.
- • Single-coil and humbucker pickups offer clear tone choices.
- • Only one volume and two tone controls limit effects.
- • Black hardware may show fingerprints easily.
- • Poplar body construction is less common than solid wood.
Harley Benton ST-57DG Black Tribute
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly authentic vintage-style single-coil sounds
- • Kluson-style tuners offer stable tuning and a classic aesthetic
- • Bolt-on neck with maple and nyatoh provides comfortable playability and bright attack
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit plasticky and prone to fingerprints
- • Synchronized tremolo system may require setup to avoid tuning instability
- • Nyatoh skunk stripe can be visually unappealing to some players
Harley Benton ST-62BK Hot Rod
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly hot, articulate tones with decent clarity.
- • Vintage caramelised maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar C-shape profile.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a bright, snappy response and easy adjustability.
- • Coil-split functionality adds versatility; usable across multiple genres.
- • Basswood body lacks the sustain and resonance of more premium woods.
- • Synchronised tremolo system may require setup and isn't ultra-stable.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented in terms of finish.
Harley Benton ST-62 SB Vintage Series Bundle
- • Affordable vintage ST-style sound from Alnico-5 pickups
- • Solid bolt-on maple neck with comfortable C profile
- • Dual action truss rod for easy neck adjustment
- • Included gig bag, tuner, strap, cable, and picks
- • Basswood body may feel lighter than traditional mahogany
- • Lack of specific weight rating in the description
- • Vintage single coils need high gain for real crunch
Harley Benton ST-62CC RW LPB Blue w/Bag
- • Affordable price point under two hundred dollars
- • Vintage-style bolt-on maple neck construction
- • AlNiCo 5 pickups for warm single coil tone
- • Includes a padded nylon gig bag in the box
- • No weight specification provided in the text
- • Lacks modern locking tremolo stability
- • Standard 25.5 inch scale may suit some players less
Harley Benton ST-62CC RW LPB Blue Bundle
- • Affordable price point for a full-sized Stratocaster style guitar
- • Vintage-style bolt-on maple neck provides solid connection
- • AlNiCo 5 single coils deliver classic warm tone
- • Factory strings included for immediate playability
- • No specified weight affects balance estimation
- • Lack of detailed weight distribution info
- • Missing specific neck joint depth measurements
Harley Benton ST-62 SB Vintage Series
- • Vintage ST-style Alnico-5 pickups for warm tone
- • Bolt-on maple neck for solid stability
- • Synchronized tremolo system for bending
- • Dual action truss rod for easy setup
- • No electronics jack specified in description
- • No weight listed despite being a full guitar
- • Tortoise pickguard may not suit all styles
Harley Benton ST-62CC Lake Placid Blue
- • Vintage Caramelised maple neck offers classic feel
- • Basswood body provides balanced resonance and sustain
- • AlNiCo 5 pickups deliver warm, classic single coil tone
- • Affordable price point for serious players
- • Mint Green pickguard shows wear easily
- • Kluson heads are basic compared to modern brands
- • Synchronized tremolo may feel flimsy in action
Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage Bundle
- • American basswood body offers solid resonance for vintage tone
- • Vintage caramelized maple neck and fretboard add classic warmth
- • Alnico-5 pickups deliver a true vintage ST-style sound
- • Synchronized tremolo system provides smooth vibrato action
- • Modelling combo is a separate 15W unit, not integrated
- • Bluetooth and power specs are cut off in the text
- • Neck profile is modern rather than vintage style
Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK DNAFX Amp20
- • Modern C neck profile plays comfortably for any hand size
- • Active High Gain Humbuckers deliver aggressive, high-output tones
- • Eight distinct amp models cover Clean through Metal styles
- • Hardtail bridge provides solid intonation and tight low-end response
- • Only 20 watts of RMS power limits headroom for loud stages
- • Single 8-inch speaker covers frequencies but lacks high-end punch
- • No specific weight rating listed for the instrument's carryability
Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle
- • Active pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful and aggressive high-gain tone.
- • Poplar body provides a balanced resonance, not overly bright or muddy.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile is comfortable and accessible for a wide range of players.
- • HB-20MFX combo offers a decent starting point for amplification and effects.
- • Roseacer fingerboard can feel a bit 'sticky' compared to maple, requiring more cleaning.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
- • Active pickups drain battery, requiring periodic replacement and potentially impacting tone.
Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage Bundle
- • Alnico-5 vintage single coils for a classic warm tone
- • American basswood body with bolt-on maple neck
- • Synchronized tremolo system for smooth vibrato
- • Vintage caramelised maple fingerboard and nut
- • Only 10 watts of amplifier power available
- • Limited to two channels in the combo amp
- • Modern neck profile may suit some players less
Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle
- • Active pickups deliver high-gain, modern distortion tones with clarity.
- • Poplar body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the active pickups.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • The Mooer Hornet combo provides a surprisingly decent, portable practice amp solution.
- • Rosewood fretboards can feel a little dry; might benefit from occasional oiling.
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain and complexity of a set neck.
- • Active pickups drain battery; requires periodic replacement and adds a small cost.
Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle
- • Active pickups deliver high-output, aggressive tones ideal for metal and rock.
- • Poplar body offers a balanced tonal foundation with surprising resonance.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • HB-10G combo amp provides decent volume and a usable overdrive channel for practice.
- • Rosewood fretboard can feel a little dry and may require occasional oiling.
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain and complexity of set-neck designs.
- • Active pickups drain batteries, requiring periodic replacements and adding to running costs.
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213 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.
| # | Model | Specifications | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Mooer MSC12 Pro Guitar Iron Silver | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $218 |
| 17 | Mooer MSC11 Pro Guitar Polar White | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 3.425 kg | $218 |
| 18 | Mooer MSC11 Pro Guitar Black | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $218 |
| 19 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Dark Silver | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $207 |
| 20 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Vintage White | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $195 |
| 21 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Surf Green | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $195 |
| 22 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Sunburst | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $195 |
| 23 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Daphne Blue | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $195 |
| 24 | Mooer MSC10 Pro Guitar Black | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $195 |
| 25 | Harley Benton ST-62MN VW Vintage Seri Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 26 | Harley Benton ST-62MN VW Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 27 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $149 |
| 28 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH Std.Joyo Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 1.3 kg | $149 |
| 29 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $137 |
| 30 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK St. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $137 |
| 31 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Se Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $133 |
| 32 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH St. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Strings 6-string · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $133 |
| 33 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard w/Cable | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $133 |
| 34 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $128 |
| 35 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 36 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS CA Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 37 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 38 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK St. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 39 | Harley Benton JAMster Guitar ST Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 40 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $108 |
| 41 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $103 |
| 42 | Harley Benton CST-24 Paradise Flame | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $299 |
| 43 | Harley Benton CST-24 Black Cherry Flame | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $299 |
| 44 | Harley Benton ST-62BK DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 6 kg | $299 |
| 45 | Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $287 |
| 46 | Harley Benton ST-62 BK Vintage Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 6.5 kg | $287 |
| 47 | Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Black | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $287 |
| 48 | Jackson JS20 DKQ TR TOB | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $273 |
| 49 | Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $264 |
| 50 | Harley Benton R-446 Flip Flop Blue Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $230 |
| 51 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $225 |
| 52 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $218 |
| 53 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $218 |
| 54 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $218 |
| 55 | Mooer MSC18 Pro Guitar Dark Aurora | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 3.435 kg | $218 |
| 56 | Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 57 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $207 |
| 58 | Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 59 | Harley Benton R-446 Graphite Metallic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 60 | Harley Benton R-446 Blue Metallic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 61 | Harley Benton R-446 Flip Flop Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 62 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $207 |
| 63 | Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 64 | Harley Benton R-446 Blue Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 65 | Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 66 | Harley Benton R-446 Graphite Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 67 | Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 68 | Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 69 | Harley Benton ST-62MN BK Vintage Seri Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 70 | Harley Benton ST-62MN BK Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 71 | Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body | $172 |
| 72 | Harley Benton ST-JAMster MDS | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body | $149 |
| 73 | Harley Benton ST-JAMster SCA | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body | $149 |
| 74 | Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit JA | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 75 | Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $91 |
| 76 | Cort G250 SE Vivid Burgundy | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $292 |
| 77 | Harley Benton ST-62HA SB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $287 |
| 78 | Harley Benton ST-62LA SB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $287 |
| 79 | Ibanez GRG121DX-MGS | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Purpleheart fingerboard | $287 |
| 80 | Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM | Scale 609 mm (23.98") · Frets 20 frets · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $283 |
| 81 | Ibanez GSA60-WNF Gio | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Okoume body · Fingerboard Purpleheart fingerboard | $273 |
| 82 | Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS | Scale 609 mm (23.98") · Frets 20 frets · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $271 |
| 83 | Mooer MSC18 Pro II Dark Aurora | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard · Weight 3.435 kg | $264 |
| 84 | Ibanez GRX120SP-DDM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $256 |
| 85 | Ibanez GRX120SP-NGM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $256 |
| 86 | Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $241 |
| 87 | Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $241 |
| 88 | Cort G200SE SRD | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $230 |
| 89 | Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile D-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $230 |
| 90 | Ibanez GRX120SP-MLM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $230 |
| 91 | Ibanez GRX120SP-VRD | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $230 |
| 92 | Squier Sonic Strat LRL WPG SSB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $213 |
| 93 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS MN MNB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $210 |
| 94 | Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $207 |
| 95 | Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $207 |
| 96 | Squier Sonic Strat HT MN SFMG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $207 |
| 97 | Squier Sonic Strat HT H MN SNB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $207 |
| 98 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 99 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 100 | Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 101 | Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 102 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 103 | Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $183 |
| 104 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH PM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 105 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH RBM | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 106 | Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 107 | Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 108 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 109 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Green | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 110 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB St. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 111 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 112 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 113 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $108 |
| 114 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $108 |
| 115 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $103 |
| 116 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $103 |
| 117 | Jackson JS22 Dinky AH MBL | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $299 |
| 118 | Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $294 |
| 119 | Harley Benton ST-62LA MN BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $287 |
| 120 | Harley Benton ST-62HA MN BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $287 |
| 121 | Jackson JS22 Dinky DKA AH SW | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $287 |
| 122 | Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Green | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $287 |
| 123 | Jackson JS22 Dinky BLK AH | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $282 |
| 124 | Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $276 |
| 125 | Ibanez PGMM11-JB | Nut width 41 mm (1.61") · Scale 564 mm (22.2") · Frets 24 frets · Body Basswood body | $255 |
| 126 | Ibanez GRG131DX-BKF | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $252 |
| 127 | Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Black | Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") · Scale 572 mm (22.52") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $218 |
| 128 | Jackson JS12 Dinky AH BLK | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $218 |
| 129 | Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $207 |
| 130 | Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $207 |
| 131 | Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 132 | Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 133 | Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst | Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") · Scale 572 mm (22.52") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 134 | Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $195 |
| 135 | Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $195 |
| 136 | Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $183 |
| 137 | Harley Benton ST-62 BK Vintage Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body | $172 |
| 138 | Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $149 |
| 139 | Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $137 |
| 140 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA St. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $114 |
| 141 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $114 |
| 142 | Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit CST-24 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $114 |
| 143 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA St. Series w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $108 |
| 144 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $103 |
| 145 | Harley Benton CST-24 BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body | $287 |
| 146 | Mooer MSC20 Pro Guitar Prune Purple | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $287 |
| 147 | Mooer MSC20 Pro Guitar Ocean Blue | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $287 |
| 148 | Mooer MSC20 Pro Guitar Black Burst | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $287 |
| 149 | Mooer MSC20 Pro Guitar Amber Brown | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $287 |
| 150 | Yamaha Pacifica 112J RM | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $287 |
| 151 | Yamaha Pacifica 112J YNS | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $287 |
| 152 | Yamaha Pacifica 112J OVS | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $286 |
| 153 | Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $283 |
| 154 | Squier Affinity Strat MN OW | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $279 |
| 155 | Squier Affinity Strat MN LPB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $278 |
| 156 | Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultravi Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $278 |
| 157 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $277 |
| 158 | Squier Affinity Strat MN BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $276 |
| 159 | Ibanez GSA60-BKN | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Okoume body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $268 |
| 160 | Yamaha Pacifica 112J BL | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $264 |
| 161 | Yamaha Pacifica 112J LPB | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard | $264 |
| 162 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic W Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $260 |
| 163 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS OW w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $253 |
| 164 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS FBB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $230 |
| 165 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS FBLB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $230 |
| 166 | Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $230 |
| 167 | Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultravi Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $227 |
| 168 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $226 |
| 169 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic W Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $210 |
| 170 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino R Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $208 |
| 171 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS SFG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $207 |
| 172 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS SP | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $207 |
| 173 | Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS OW | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $207 |
| 174 | Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $207 |
| 175 | Squier Sonic Strat LRL Ultraviolet | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $202 |
| 176 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $201 |
| 177 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS TCoral | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $195 |
| 178 | Squier Sonic Strat LRL California BL | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $194 |
| 179 | Squier Sonic Strat MN Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $194 |
| 180 | Squier Sonic Strat HT H Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $192 |
| 181 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH DS | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 182 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH RR | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 183 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HH TG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Alder body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 184 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino Red | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $183 |
| 185 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic White | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $183 |
| 186 | Squier Sonic Strat HT H Flash Pink | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $182 |
| 187 | Jackson JS22 Dinky DKA Na Oiled AH | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $287 |
| 188 | Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $271 |
| 189 | Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $250 |
| 190 | Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets | $241 |
| 191 | Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets | $241 |
| 192 | Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets | $230 |
| 193 | Jackson JS11 Dinky AH WH | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets | $207 |
| 194 | Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock Series | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $195 |
| 195 | Jackson JS11 Dinky AH BLK | Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets | $195 |
| 196 | ESP LTD MH-10 Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Basswood body | $299 |
| 197 | Ibanez GRG140-WH | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body | $282 |
| 198 | Ibanez PGMM31-WH Paul Gilbert Sign. | Nut width 41 mm (1.61") · Scale 564 mm (22.2") · Body Poplar body | $264 |
| 199 | Ibanez GRX70QA-TRB GIO | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $260 |
| 200 | Ibanez GRX70QA-SB GIO | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $256 |
| 201 | Ibanez GRX70QA-TBB GIO | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $250 |
| 202 | Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS GIO | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $242 |
| 203 | Ibanez GRX40-MGN | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $230 |
| 204 | Ibanez GRX40-BKN | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $225 |
| 205 | Ibanez GRX40-CA | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $223 |
| 206 | Ibanez GRX40-MLB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $220 |
| 207 | Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body | $207 |
| 208 | Jackson JS11 Dinky MR AH | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body | $195 |
| 209 | Jackson JS12 Dinky MR AH | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets | $230 |
| 210 | Cort G110 Open Pore Black Cherry | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets | $204 |
| 211 | Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF Bundle | Body Poplar body | $275 |
| 212 | Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF | Body Poplar body | $250 |
| 213 | Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN | not published | $299 |
ST Style Guitars by the numbers
Measured across all 213 models in this category, so «wide», «short» or «expensive» mean something you can check.
How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars
Pickups
Expect generic single-coil pickups. They’ll likely be a bit muddy and lack the clarity of higher-end options, but some are surprisingly usable. Listen for a decent mid-range honk – that’s where a lot of the character comes from.
Hardware
The tuners are almost always the first thing to go. Expect them to be a bit sloppy, leading to tuning instability. Bridge quality also varies; cheap bridges can feel flimsy and affect sustain.
Neck Profile & Feel
This is hugely important. A comfortable neck can make a cheap guitar feel like a dream. Look for a profile that fits your hand – thin 'C' shapes are common, but try before you buy if possible.
Construction & Finish
Don't expect flawless finishes or rock-solid construction. You might see some minor cosmetic flaws, and the neck joint might be a little rattly. These are trade-offs for the price.
Playability (Action & Setup)
A poorly set up guitar can ruin even the best instrument. Check the action (string height) and intonation – a quick setup from a tech can make a world of difference, and is well worth the cost.
Buying Guide
At this price point, you’re trading off something. Expect compromises in pickups, hardware, and overall build quality. Don’t chase high-end specs; focus on playability and a comfortable neck. A basic setup from a local tech is almost always a worthwhile investment to improve the playing experience.
How This List Is Built
We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 213 st style guitars from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.
Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.
What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.