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Harps & Dulcimers Price Trends

Analysis of 4,732 eBay listings for harps and dulcimers.

What you'll usually pay

$99.99 typical price
Most are between$23โ€“$462
Brand new$49.86
Used$125
On sale now4,732

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 151% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in beginner-level instruments, which trade at a 27% discount relative to the median. High-end value is concentrated in pedal harps, which command a 299% premium.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Beginner 2,219 on sale$73.47 ยท 27% cheaper
Harp 3,914 on sale$76.29 ยท 24% cheaper
Advanced 878 on sale$87.45 ยท 13% cheaper

Price by type

Appalachian Dulcimer
$100
Fretted Dulcimer
$99.99
Not Specified
$99.99
Lever Harp
$113+13%
Electric Harp
$183+83%
Pedal Harp
$399+299%

Why? Prices vary by complexity, from Appalachian Dulcimers at 100 to Pedal Harps at 399.

Price by brand

Rees Harps
$47.5-52%
Dusty Strings
$135+35%
Suzuki
$150+50%
Applecreek
$194+94%
Roosebeck
$241+141%
Lyon & Healy
$275+175%

Why? Brand value ranges from Rees Harps at 47.5 to Lyon & Healy at 274.5.

Price by instrument

Harp
$76.29-24%
Not Specified
$99.99
Dulcimer
$190+90%

Why? Dulcimers command a 90% premium over harps.

Price by experience level

Beginner
$73.47-27%
Advanced
$87.45-13%
Not Specified
$99.99
Expert
$199+99%

Why? Pricing scales with skill level, from beginner instruments at 73.47 to expert models at 199.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used instruments?

New instruments have a median price of 49.86, while used instruments have a median of 125.

Which type of harp is the most expensive?

Pedal Harps are the most expensive with a median price of 399.

How much do expert-level instruments typically cost?

Expert-level instruments have a median price of 199.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $23โ€“$462, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.