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Acoustic Guitar Market Value

Analysis of 57,350 acoustic guitar listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$135 typical price
Most are between$28$694
Brand new$250
Used$225
On sale now57,350

💡 Buying used saves about 10% here.

👉 In short easy summary

High-end brands like Taylor and Martin command significant premiums with deltas of 270% and 233% over the market median. The best value is found in children's body types, which trade at a 53% discount.

💚 Best value for your money

Children's 643 on sale$63.87 · 53% cheaper
Basswood 2,282 on sale$67.9 · 50% cheaper

Price by brand

Gibson
$190+41%
Fender
$230+70%
Yamaha
$276+104%
Unbranded
$319+137%
Martin
$450+233%
Taylor
$499+270%

Why? Prices range from Gibson at 189.99 to Taylor at 499, reflecting brand prestige and build quality.

Price by string configuration

8 String
$165+22%
4 String
$180+33%
6 String
$255+89%
7 String
$328+143%
5 String
$360+167%
12 String
$365+171%

Why? Specialty configurations like 12 String (365.21) cost more than standard 8 String models (164.99).

Price by body type

Children's
$63.87-53%
Dreadnought
$250+85%
Parlor
$250+85%
Grand Auditorium
$310+130%
Mini Jumbo
$333+146%
Jumbo
$385+185%

Why? Scale and utility drive pricing, from Children's models at 63.87 to Jumbo bodies at 384.5.

Price by body material

Basswood
$67.9-50%
Mahogany
$248+84%
Spruce
$299+122%
Maple
$322+139%
Rosewood
$340+152%
Koa
$450+233%

Why? Tonewood quality impacts cost, with Koa reaching 449.99 while Basswood sits at 67.9.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

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

The median price for new guitars is 249.99, while used guitars have a median of 225.

Which body material is the most expensive on average?

Koa is the most expensive material with a median price of 449.99.

How does the price of a standard 6 string guitar compare to the market median?

A 6 string guitar has a median price of 254.98, which is 89% above the market median of 134.95.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $28$694, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 3, 2026.