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Violin Market Statistics

Analysis of 2,248 violin listings to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$200 typical price

Most are between$25–$699

Brand new$130

Used$139

On sale now2,248

💡 Used ones cost about 7% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in 1/16 size models (-60% vs median) and Bridge brand instruments (-67% vs median). Conversely, 4/4 size violins and Yinfente brand instruments command a premium, both seeing increases of 25% and 70% respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

1/2 107 on sale$125 · 37% cheaper

1920's 68 on sale$140 · 30% cheaper

1/4 61 on sale$160 · 20% cheaper

1970's 70 on sale$160 · 20% cheaper

3/4 240 on sale$175 · 12% cheaper

Price by size

1/16

$80-60%

1/2

$125-37%

1/4

$160-20%

3/4

$175-12%

4/4

$249+25%

1/8

$249+25%

Why? Prices vary by scale, with 4/4 models at 249 and 1/16 models at 80.

Price by brand

Bridge

$65-67%

Unbranded

$188-6%

Cremona

$201+1%

Ebony

$205+2%

Suzuki

$253+27%

Yinfente

$339+70%

Why? Brand equity drives pricing, ranging from Bridge at 65 to Yinfente at 339.

Price by decade

1950's

$110-45%

1920's

$140-30%

1970's

$160-20%

1980's

$225+13%

1900's

$250+25%

1960's

$275+37%

Why? Age affects value inconsistently, with 1960's models at 274.5 and 1950's at 110.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a full-size (4/4) violin?

The median price for a 4/4 size violin is 249.

How do new violins compare to used ones in price?

New violins have a median price of 129.99, while used violins have a median of 139.25.

Which brand is the most affordable based on median price?

Bridge is the most affordable brand with a median price of 65.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $25–$699, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.