Ukulele Market Value
Analysis of 430 ukulele listings to determine current market pricing.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 234% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in new units with a median of 27.19. High-end value is concentrated in Koa wood (+353%) and Kamaka brand (+429%) instruments.
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Price by brand
Why? Prices range from budget Aquila models at 22.74 to premium Kamaka instruments at 449.99.
Price by decade
Why? Vintage value increases with age, peaking in the 1970s at 183.5 compared to 90 in the 1960s.
Price by ukulele type
Why? Specialty types like Resonators command 249, while Bass ukuleles are lower at 50.
Price by body material
Why? Koa is the most premium material at 385, while Sapele is the most affordable at 30.99.
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Common questions
What is the typical price for a used ukulele?
The median price for used ukuleles is 90.88.
Which ukulele type is the most expensive on average?
Resonator ukuleles have the highest median price at 249.
How does the price of a Koa ukulele compare to a Sapele one?
Koa ukuleles have a median price of 385, whereas Sapele ukuleles are 30.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $16–$577, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.