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Acoustic Electric Guitar Market Value

Analysis of 17,632 eBay listings for acoustic electric guitars.

What you'll usually pay

$351 typical price
Most are between$102–$1,362
Brand new$330
Used$451
On sale now17,632

💡 Used ones cost about 37% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

Value is highest in 6-string models and right-handed configurations. Premium pricing is driven by Taylor guitars (+139%) and 8-string configurations (+96%).

Price by string configuration

6 String
$350
4 String
$432+23%
5 String
$497+41%
12 String
$555+58%
7 String
$600+71%
8 String
$690+96%

Why? Prices scale with complexity, from 6-string (350) up to 8-string (689.99).

Price by brand

Fender
$380+8%
Ovation
$520+48%
Yamaha
$542+54%
Takamine
$610+74%
Martin
$750+113%
Taylor
$838+139%

Why? Brand prestige drives the gap between Fender (379.99) and Taylor (838.49).

Price by body type

Solid
$359+2%
Hollow
$370+5%
Dreadnought
$378+7%
Jumbo
$499+42%
Grand Auditorium
$549+56%
Silent
$613+75%

Why? Specialized designs like Silent bodies (613.28) command more than Solid bodies (358.87).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used acoustic electric guitars?

The median price for new models is 329.99, while the used median is 451.

Which brand has the highest median market price?

Taylor has the highest median price at 838.49.

How does the price of a 12-string guitar compare to a standard 6-string?

A 12-string guitar has a median price of 554.99, whereas a 6-string is 350.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $102–$1,362, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 3, 2026.