Acoustic Guitar Market Value
Analysis of 1,627 acoustic guitar listings to determine current market pricing.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Used ones cost about 219% more here.
๐ In short easy summary
The best value is found in Children's body types (-85% delta) and Martin branded listings (-83% delta). Conversely, Jumbo bodies (+94% delta) and Gibson brands (+205% delta) command the highest premiums.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by body type
Why? Prices range from 50 for Children's models to 630.97 for Jumbo guitars.
Price by brand
Why? Value varies significantly from Martin at 54.79 to Gibson at 990.
Price by string configuration
Why? Standard 6 string models sit at the median of 325, while 8 string configurations reach 659.99.
Price by soundboard style
Why? Flat Top models are priced lower at 250 compared to Archtop models at 555.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used acoustic guitar?
The median price for used listings is 144.
Which brand has the highest median price on the market?
Gibson has the highest median price at 990.
How does the price of a 12 string guitar compare to the market median?
12 string guitars have a median price of 555, which is 71% above the market median of 325.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $27โ$1,810, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.