Buying guide
How to choose guitars: what actually differs across the range
Published 26 September 2026. Prices and stock last checked 26 September 2026.
The short answer
Decide how much size you need first, then set a budget. Placid Deals has 52 guitars in stock priced from $22.95 to $394.95, and half of them cost $92.95 or less. The biggest differences between them are size: listings state size from 21 inch to 47 inch.
4 options in stock now
Guitar Strings - 6 Strings - Rust Resistant and Durable - Clear Tone - Folk Guitar Strings - Folk Guitar Steel Strings (Copper Strings)
$24.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · only 20 left
Why it is here: The lowest-priced of the 52 in this range, at $24.95.
Alpha Electric Guitar Bass 47 Inch
$164.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: The highest stated size in this range: 47 inch, per its listing.
Alpha 20W Guitar Amplifier Portable Practice Amp Overdrive 3-Band EQ
$91.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: Priced at $91.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $92.95).
Alpha 38 Inch Acoustic Guitar Wooden Body Steel String Full Size w/ Stand Wood
$95.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: Ships from an Australian warehouse, at $95.95.
Side by side
| Product | Price | Delivery | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Strings - 6 Strings - Rust Resistant and Durable - Clear Tone - Folk Guitar Strings - Folk Guitar Steel Strings (Copper Strings) | $24.95 | Free (AU) | 20 left |
| Alpha Electric Guitar Bass 47 Inch | $164.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Alpha 20W Guitar Amplifier Portable Practice Amp Overdrive 3-Band EQ | $91.95 | Free (AU) | In stock |
| Alpha 38 Inch Acoustic Guitar Wooden Body Steel String Full Size w/ Stand Wood | $95.95 | By postcode | In stock |
What actually differs between guitars
Size. 29 of the 52 listings state a size, from 21 inch (the 21 Inch Ukulele Beginner 4 String Small) to 47 inch (the Alpha Electric Guitar Bass 47 Inch Red); the median is 38 inch across 10 different figures. Work out the size you need before comparing prices, so you compare like with like.
What guitars cost
Across the 52 guitars in stock on 27 September 2026, prices start at $22.95 for the 10Pcs Guitar Picks Boost Bass Portable Colorful and run to $394.95 for the Karrera 40in Resonator Guitar. The middle half of the range sits between $58.45 and $149.95.
Under $100: 32 in stock $100 to $250: 16 in stock $250 to $500: 4 in stock
Features the listings state
Portable: 9 of 52, for example the 10Pcs Guitar Picks Boost Bass Portable Colorful
Materials the listings state
The most common stated material is timber or wood (14 of 52), followed by metal or steel (12).
Timber or wood: 14 Metal or steel: 12
Picks by what you need
1. Guitar Strings - 6 Strings - Rust Resistant and Durable - Clear Tone - Folk Guitar Strings - Folk Guitar Steel Strings (Copper Strings): The lowest-priced of the 52 in this range, at $24.95. 2. Alpha Electric Guitar Bass 47 Inch Red: The highest stated size in this range: 47 inch, per its listing. 3. Alpha 20W Guitar Amplifier Portable Practice Amp Overdrive 3-Band EQ Black: Priced at $91.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $92.95). 4. Alpha 38 Inch Acoustic Guitar Wooden Body Steel String Full Size w/ Stand Wood: Ships from an Australian warehouse, at $95.95.
Where they ship from
41 of the 52 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the Alpha 38 Inch Acoustic Guitar Wooden Body; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
Common questions
How much do guitars cost at Placid Deals? Guitars at Placid Deals run from $22.95 to $394.95 across the 52 in stock, with a median price of $92.95 (checked 27 September 2026).
What size guitars are available? Listings state size from 21 inch to 47 inch; the median of the 29 that state it is 38 inch.
Do these ship from an Australian warehouse? 41 of the 52 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the Alpha 38 Inch Acoustic Guitar Wooden Body; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
How many are portable? 9 of the 52 are listed as portable.
What this guide cannot tell you
We have not tested these products and there are no reviews or ratings behind anything above. Specifications are only those a listing states; where a detail matters to you, check the product page or ask us before you buy.
How this page was put together
How this guide is made. It is generated from the live Placid Deals catalogue for this one shelf: every in-stock product with a price and a photo, one entry per product rather than per colour.
Numbers are counted from what each listing states. Nothing is inferred, and nothing is ranked by margin, sponsorship or supplier payment. Picks are chosen by an objective fact shown next to each one.
The page is rechecked automatically; when prices or stock change, the figures and picks change with them.
Feature, material, size and brand counts come from what each listing's own title states; a product not listed with a feature may still have it. Prices include GST, and delivery is calculated for your postcode on each product page before you pay.
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