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Best T Style Guitars Under $200 2026

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

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

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 Country For Blues For Rock For Punk For Indie For Alternative
BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Squier Larry Carlton Suhr Reverend ESP Maybach Schecter FGN Ibanez PRS
Harley Benton TE-70RW Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton TE-70RW Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Rock Alternative Punk
Key Feature:
• Simple, reliable electronics
✓ PROS
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
  • • Great note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable body edges
  • • Single-coils prone to hum

Harley Benton TE-70RW Deluxe SeriesElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: BasswoodTop: Rosewood imitation veneerBolt-on...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 329661
$186
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Harley Benton S-620 TR Rock Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 Blood Metallic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic

by Harley Benton
Funk Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523291
$175
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Harley Benton TE-62DB CAR Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton TE-62DB CAR Bundle

by Harley Benton
Indie Rock Alternative
Key Feature:
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for clean and dirty tones
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
✗ CONS
  • • Bridge pickup can be harsh
  • • Less comfortable body edges

Harley Benton TE-62DB CAR Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-62DB CAR*Electric Guitar*Basswood...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545141
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-80 NT Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton TE-80 NT Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Blues Indie Country
Key Feature:
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for jazz
  • • Limited tonal variety

Harley Benton TE-80 NT Deluxe SeriesElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: AshLaminated top made of flamed mapleWalnut body...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 310672
$197
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Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Series

by Harley Benton
Indie Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX SeriesElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: American swamp ashBolt-on neck: Canadian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 362145
$186
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Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Indie Punk Alternative
Key Feature:
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
✗ CONS
  • • Bridge pickup can be harsh
  • • Single-coils prone to hum

Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Deluxe SeriesElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Pau...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 177010
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink Bundle

by Harley Benton
Blues Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540805
$185
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle

by Harley Benton
Rock Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Green*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 565838
$195
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Series

by Harley Benton
Rock Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage SeriesElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Vintage caramelised canadian...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 363618
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-30 BE Standard Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton TE-30 BE Standard Series

by Harley Benton
Rock Country Punk
Key Feature:
• Great note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Great note definition
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils prone to hum
  • • Less comfortable body edges

Harley Benton TE-30 BE Standard SeriesElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 153580
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Indie Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20HH Active SBK*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 536321
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-JAMster SCA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton ST-JAMster SCA

by Harley Benton
Pop Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton ST-JAMster SCAElectric Guitar with Five Integrated Sound and Effect ModesBody: PoplarBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597784
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best T 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 t 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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