Used guitars under £500
Guitar and bass models whose typical used price on eBay is under £500, with today's best deals. Banded by the model's typical price, so you see guitars that really sit in this bracket.
£364 middle asking price on eBay UK today · 1,619 guitars · from £100
PRS SE (other models)PRS 2026 SE CE24 Standard - Satin Charcoal
BathNew2026 IndonesiaSilver / greyShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS 2026 SE CE24 Standard Stoptail - Ice Blue Metallic BathNew2026 IndonesiaBlueShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS 2026 SE CE24 Standard Stoptail - Metallic Gold BathNew2026 IndonesiaOtherShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS 2026 SE CE24 Standard Stoptail - Satin Charcoal BathNew2026 IndonesiaSilver / greyShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS SE Paul Allender Signature electric guitar and padded case CoatbridgeNew Gig bag IndonesiaPrivate seller★ Trusted seller
Epiphone SGEpiphone SG Special P-90 in Cherry Red SelbyNew Hard case* ChinaRedP-90sShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Epiphone SGEpiphone SG Standard Electric Guitar, Ebony NorthwoodNew ChinaBlackShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS SE Standard 24-08 Guitar / Tobacco/ Brand New/ Unused gift / Superb guitar KingswinfordNew IndonesiaNatural / woodPrivate seller★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS SE CE24 Electric Guitar - Black Cherry RayleighNew IndonesiaBlackShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Epiphone SGEpiphone Inspired by Gibson SG Standard in Cherry with Gig Bag SelbyNew Gig bag ChinaRedShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch Electromatic G5415 Special Jet 2012 Black Pickguard Single Cutaway VGC . ShrewsburyHard case Hard case*2012 KoreaBlackPrivate seller★ Trusted seller
Epiphone SGEpiphone SG Standard in TV Yellow with Gig Bag SelbyNew Gig bag ChinaOtherShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Fender Standard Telecaster (Mexico)Fender Telecaster MIM Mexico 2000 wine red all original MonmouthHard case Hard case*2000 MexicoRedPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch StreamlinerGretsch Streamliner Jet Club 1 Pickup Olive Drab GlasgowNew IndonesiaGreenShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch Electromatic Electric Guitar Red, Immaculate condition with case Newton AycliffeNew Hard case KoreaRedPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold Top DudleyNew IndonesiaGold / goldtopPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Taylor Academy, Baby & 100 seriesTaylor Swift 3/4 Baby Acoustic Guitar With Strap And Case BristolHard case Hard case USAPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Epiphone Les Paul (other models)Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Special with hard case and locking tuners BirminghamHard case Hard case ChinaPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Tremonti SE Platinum 2003 Used Electric Guitar KOREA HuddersfieldCase not stated2003 KoreaPrivate seller★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS SE Santana emerald green 2 humbuckers and PRS gigbag great comdition ChichesterGig bag Gig bag IndonesiaGreenHHPrivate sellerBest Offer
PRS SE (other models)PRS SANTANA SE GUITAR UPGRADED PICKUPS BRASS NUT WEIGHS 3.55kg Guvnor gig bag KendalGig bag Gig bag IndonesiaModifiedPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch Electromatic G5425 Jet Club Electric Guitar in Gloss Black Pre-Owned KnaresboroughCase not stated KoreaBlackShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch Electromatic Pro Jet G5238 Gold Top collection from SE22 LondonCase not stated KoreaGold / goldtopPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch G5448T Double Jet Electric Guitar with Bigsby, Gold YorkCase not stated KoreaPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch G5435 Silver Sparkle 2014 CanterburyCase not stated2014 KoreaSilver / greyPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch Electromatic Pro Jet G5238 Gold Top Electric Guitar WirralCase not stated KoreaGold / goldtopPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
PRS SE (other models)PRS SE Starla Seaform Green guitar SouthamptonCase not stated IndonesiaGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch ElectromaticGretsch G5230 Electromatic Jet Filter'Tron Black Left Handed CambridgeGig bag Gig bag*Left-handed KoreaBlackPrivate seller★ Trusted seller
Gretsch StreamlinerGretsch - Streamliner Jet 1 Pickup - Jet Black, H, No Trem, Mahogany Body, Rosew BoltonNew IndonesiaBlackShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
Gretsch StreamlinerGretsch - Streamliner Jet Club - Sea Foam Green, HH, No Trem, Mahogany Body, Lau BoltonNew IndonesiaGreenHHShop / dealer★ Trusted seller
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Questions
How much is a used guitar under £500?
Right now the middle asking price for a used guitar under £500 on eBay UK is £364, across 1,619 Buy It Now listings, from £100. The model, where it was made, its year, condition and whether it comes with a hard case all move the price, so check the typical price on each model's page.
Which models hold the most value?
By typical used asking price on eBay today: Fender Standard Telecaster (Mexico) (£496), Taylor GS Mini (£478), Fender Player Jaguar (£465). The cheapest model to buy used right now is the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster at about £313.
Is it safe to buy a used guitar on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback history, ask for photos of the serial number, frets and headstock, and be wary of anything far below the typical price. We flag new and low-feedback sellers and warn about prices 35%+ under typical.
Are these sold prices?
No, they're asking prices from live listings, refreshed daily. Guitars often sell a little below the asking price, especially with Best Offer. Our price history records the daily median, so you can see the trend.