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Resonator Guitar Market Prices

Current market data for 921 resonator guitars based on eBay listings.

What you'll usually pay

$350 typical price
Most are between$43$1,206
Brand new$99.2
Used$550
On sale now921

💡 Used ones cost about 454% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in new listings at a median of 99.2. Premium brands like Gretsch command the highest prices with a 109% increase over the market median.

Price by brand

Regal
$615+76%
Dobro
$649+85%
Recording King
$650+86%
Gold Tone
$700+100%
Gretsch
$730+109%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer prestige, ranging from Regal at 615 to Gretsch at 730.05.

Price by type

Not Specified
$350
Acoustic-Electric Resonator Guitar
$555+59%
Acoustic Resonator Guitar
$650+86%

Why? Acoustic Resonator Guitars (649.99) carry a higher premium than unspecified types (349.99).

Price by string configuration

7 String
$67.66-81%
12 String
$375+7%
4 String
$379+8%
5 String
$449+28%
6 String
$650+86%

Why? Standard 6 string models (649.99) are significantly more expensive than 7 string models (67.66).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a used resonator guitar?

The median price for used models is 549.99.

Which brand has the highest median price?

Gretsch has the highest median price at 730.05.

How do 6 string resonators compare to 7 string models in price?

6 string models have a median of 649.99, while 7 string models are significantly lower at 67.66.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $43$1,206, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.