Best T Style Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable t style guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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 Country For Blues For Rock For Punk For Indie For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Squier Larry Carlton Suhr Reverend Schecter Maybach ESP FGN PRS Ibanez

Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue Ebony

by Kramer Guitars

Funk Rock Indie

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
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue EbonyElectric GuitarBody: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 623224

$1,539

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Solar Guitars A1.6ATG MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.6ATG MKII

by Solar Guitars

Rock Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

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

Solar Guitars A1.6ATG MKIIElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: C-ShapeSolar logo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 601532

$1,759

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Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B

by Kramer Guitars

Indie Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine BElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: AAAA quilted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 616999

$1,319

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Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus D

by Kramer Guitars

Pop Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus DElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606360

$1,209

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Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua Burst

by Kramer Guitars

Blues Funk Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

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

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua BurstElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: AAAA quilted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617008

$1,319

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Solar Guitars T1.6D Aged Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars T1.6D Aged Natural

by Solar Guitars

Country Indie Punk

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Limited tonal variety

Solar Guitars T1.6D Aged NaturalElectric guitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFingerboard radius: 350...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 522140

$1,539

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Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet Burst

by Kramer Guitars

Pop Country Indie

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

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

Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet BurstElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: AAAA quilted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617000

$1,429

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Solar Guitars A1.6Vinter Pearl White Matte - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.6Vinter Pearl White Matte

by Solar Guitars

Rock Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Solar Guitars A1.6 Vinter Pearl White MatteElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: C24...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 505658

$1,649

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Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green

by Larry Carlton

Blues Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent GreenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Solid poplarNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584524

$1,429

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Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black

by Kramer Guitars

Blues Rock Indie

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder BlackElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616988

$1,209

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Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple SNVB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple SNVB

by Schecter

Rock Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Electronics may need shielding

Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple SNVBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Spalted mapleNeck: Roasted mapleNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 509311

$1,209

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Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural Burst

by Larry Carlton

Blues Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

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

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural BurstElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Solid poplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584516

$1,374

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Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB

by Jackson

Pop Indie Funk

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GBElectric GuitarBody: Okoume3-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut/MapleFingerboard: EbonyPearloid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 570600

$1,359

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Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE

by Charvel

Pop Funk Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SEElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: Caramelised mapleFingerboard: Caramelised...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620158

$1,308

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM MH

by Charvel

Funk Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

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

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM MHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: Caramelised mapleNeck attachment:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 511943

$1,187

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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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Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue Ebony

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Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B

Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus D

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua Burst

Solar Guitars T1.6D Aged Natural

Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet Burst

Solar Guitars A1.6Vinter Pearl White Matte

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black

Schecter C-1 Exotic Spalted Maple SNVB

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural Burst

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM MH

How to Choose the Best T Style Guitars

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