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Best T Style Guitars Under $300 2026

Affordable t style guitars under $300 - 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-62CC IS w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton TE-62CC IS w/Case

by Harley Benton
Alternative Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Great note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
  • • Bright, cutting single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for jazz
  • • Bridge pickup can be harsh

Harley Benton TE-62CC IS w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-62CC IS*Electric Guitar*Basswood bodyBolt-on...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540769
$237
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Harley Benton CST-24 Paradise Flame - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton CST-24 Paradise Flame

by Harley Benton
Blues Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Harley Benton CST-24 Paradise FlameElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: MerantiArchedflamed maple topSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 342462
$296
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Harley Benton TE-20SB Standard Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton TE-20SB Standard Series Bundle

by Harley Benton
Punk Rock Alternative
Key Feature:
• Simple, reliable electronics
✓ PROS
  • • Great note definition
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable body edges
  • • Bridge pickup can be harsh

Harley Benton TE-20SB Standard Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TUBE5 Celestion*Class A Combo for...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 537680
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton CST-24 BK

by Harley Benton
Funk Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton CST-24 BKElectric GuitarDeluxe SeriesBody: MerantiTop: arched mapleNeck: glued-in merantiFretboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 349795
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Funk Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red*Electric Guitar*Alder...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543740
$241
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Pop Indie Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540326
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Green

by Jackson
Rock Funk Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR GreenElectric GuitarType: DinkyBody: PoplarTop: Quilted maple art grainNeck: Bolt-on...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584118
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-20 SB Standard Series Set 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton TE-20 SB Standard Series Set 4

by Harley Benton
Alternative Indie Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great note definition
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal variety
  • • Single-coils prone to hum

Harley Benton TE-20 SB Standard Series Set 4*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-80R Celestion*Combo Amplifier...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 315482
$281
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-20BK Standard Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton TE-20BK Standard Series Bundle

by Harley Benton
Country Rock Alternative
Key Feature:
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Telecaster twang
  • • Versatile for clean and dirty tones
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils prone to hum
  • • Limited tonal variety

Harley Benton TE-20BK Standard Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-20MFX*Electric guitar modelling...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533630
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Bundle

by Harley Benton
Punk Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic Telecaster twang
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, cutting single-coil tone
  • • Great note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal variety
  • • May lack warmth for jazz

Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 533211
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Pacifica 112J YNS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Yamaha Pacifica 112J YNS

by Yamaha
Country Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Yamaha Pacifica 112J YNSElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: WalnutFretboard radius: 350 mmScale:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560687
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT MOC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT MOC

by Squier
Alternative Punk Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic Telecaster twang
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for clean and dirty tones
  • • Bright, cutting single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable body edges
  • • Limited tonal variety

Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT MOCElectric GuitarBody: PoplarTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 594242
$282
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive Series

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

Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive SeriesElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleNeck profile: DFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 374229
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Rock Alternative Country
Key Feature:
• Great note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
  • • Great note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal variety
  • • Single-coils prone to hum

Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543661
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton TE-69TL Hot Rod NT Roas Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton TE-69TL Hot Rod NT Roas Bundle

by Harley Benton
Country Punk Alternative
Key Feature:
• Simple, reliable electronics
✓ PROS
  • • Simple, reliable electronics
  • • Great note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal variety
  • • Less comfortable body edges

Harley Benton TE-69TL Hot Rod NT Roas Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TE-69TL Hot Rod NT...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574539
$296
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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