The 10 Best Acoustic Electric Guitar Under 300, Tested by Experts

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•  Best Overall: Yamaha FGX800C Solid Top Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

Yamaha continues to wow me with their wide range of high-quality instruments, including the acoustic-electric FGX800C I'm now playing. It features a Nato body and a solid Spruce top, with a single cutaway for easy access to the upper frets. The guitar's original bracing design keeps the top wood sturdy without altering the sound of the instrument.

•  Best for Beginners:Fender CD-60SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

If you're lucky, you can get an affordable guitar with respectable technology and tone. When compared to other options, the Fender CD-60SCE is a better buy due to its comprehensive set of features. With its solid Spruce top, the dreadnought guitar produces a strong and distinct sound. This is a competition for seasoned athletes who are comfortable in the spotlight.

•  Best Solid Design: Ibanez AW54CEOPN Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Guitar  

To discover an Ibanez among the best acoustic-electric guitars that cost less than $300 was a surprise. I am aware of the company's reputation as a producer of high-quality guitars. So, I'm interested in learning more about their basic acoustic-electric model. The Ibanez AW54CEOPN's open pore natural finish highlights the wood's unique grain pattern on the guitar's solid Mahogany top, back, sides, and neck. The single cutaway makes it easy to reach the highest frets on the rosewood board. The guitar includes a tortoise pickguard, a rosewood bridge, and a bone saddle in addition to chrome die-cast tuners and an in-built tuner.

•  Best All-in-one Kit: Fender FA-125CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

It's clear from the Fender FA-125CE that you don't have to empty your money account to have a high-quality Fender acoustic-electric guitar. This acoustic-electric guitar has a solid spruce top and basswood back and sides for years of reliable play. This instrument's dreadnought body form allows for deep, resonant lows and a rich, full middle.

•  Best Design: Yamaha APX600 VW Thin Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

The first ever fully-prepared acoustic-electric for the stage was made by Yamaha. The latest Yamaha APX600 boasts an under-saddle piezo pickup, Yamaha's patented SRT transducer, and Natural tone and feedback suppression to provide unparalleled audio quality. Because sound is so adaptable, it's easy to be heard when performing.