Electric Guitar Market Statistics
Analysis of 1,591 electric guitar listings to determine current market value.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 1271% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
High value is currently concentrated in Guild (+88%) and Epiphone (+99%) brands. Buyers can find significant discounts on 4-string (-69%) and 7-string (-62%) configurations.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices vary by prestige and rarity, ranging from Harmony at 690 to Epiphone at 1589.
Price by string configuration
Why? Specialty configurations vary wildly, from 4-string at 251.15 to 12-string at 2999.
Price by body type
Why? Construction complexity affects cost, from Children's models at 50 to Double Neck at 2495.
Price by decade
Why? Vintage collectibility drives prices, with 1930's models at 149.99 and 1950's at 1499.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used electric guitar?
The median price for used listings is 1295.
Which brand has seen the highest percentage increase in value?
Epiphone has seen the highest increase with a delta of 99%.
How do 6-string guitars compare to 12-string guitars in price?
6-string guitars have a median of 950, while 12-string guitars have a median of 2999.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $30–$5,174, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.