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Banjos Market Value

Current market data for 715 banjos listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$239 typical price
Most are between$24โ€“$1,200
Brand new$553
Used$200
On sale now715

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 64% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Harmony models (-59% delta) and 1980s instruments (-44% delta). High-end value is concentrated in Bacon & Day models, which command a 210% premium over the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Unbranded 83 on sale$200 ยท 16% cheaper

Price by number of strings

12
$206-14%
7
$217-9%
Not Specified
$250+5%
4
$300+26%
5
$300+26%
6
$333+39%

Why? Prices vary by configuration, with 6-string models at 332.59 and 12-string models at 205.85.

Price by brand

Harmony
$99-59%
Unbranded
$200-16%
Kay
$295+23%
VEGA
$525+120%
Gibson
$534+124%
Bacon & Day
$740+210%

Why? Value is driven by brand prestige, ranging from Harmony at 99 to Bacon & Day at 739.99.

Price by decade

1980's
$135-44%
1960's
$275+15%
1970's
$338+41%
1930's
$343+44%
1920's
$400+67%
1950's
$400+67%

Why? Vintage rarity impacts cost, with 1920s and 1950s models peaking at 400 compared to 1980s models at 134.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used banjos?

New banjos have a median price of 552.69, while used banjos have a median of 199.63.

Which brand is the most expensive on the market?

Bacon & Day is the most expensive with a median price of 739.99.

How does the price of 4-string banjos compare to the market median?

4-string banjos have a median price of 300, which is 26% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $24โ€“$1,200, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.