Instrument Strings Price Analysis
Current market data for 11,232 instrument string listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 30% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Ukulele, Banjo, and Mandolin strings, which trade 25% to 34% below the market median. Conversely, Upright Bass strings command a significant premium at 138% above the median.
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Price by size
Why? Prices scale with instrument size, from 1/10 at 16.79 to 4/4 at 32.99.
Price by number of strings
Why? Complexity increases cost, with 3-string sets at 15.2 and sets with more than 12 at 50.
Price by brand
Why? Premium brands like Thomastik-Infeld (39.99) command higher prices than unbranded options (15.2).
Price by for instrument
Why? Material and gauge requirements vary by instrument, from Ukulele at 13.25 to Upright Bass at 47.62.
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Common questions
What is the median price for high-end string brands?
Thomastik-Infeld has a median price of 39.99, which is 100% above the market median.
How do cello string prices compare to the overall market?
Cello strings have a median price of 37.98, representing a 90% increase over the market median.
Are used strings more expensive than new ones?
The used median is 25.99, while the new median is 19.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8–$100, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.