What's my guitar worth?
A free used guitar valuation from today's eBay prices. Pick your model, then whether it comes with a hard case, a gig bag or no case.
Questions
How do you work out what my guitar is worth?
We look at every Buy It Now listing on eBay for your model today, in the condition you pick (new, used with a hard case, with a gig bag, with no case, or case not stated), and take the middle (median) price including postage, after trimming odd outliers. The range is the middle half of those listings.
Is this what my guitar will sell for?
It's what similar guitars are listed for, not what they sell for. A guitar shop buying outright or taking a part exchange will usually offer 30–50% under these asking prices, because it needs to set the guitar up and resell it at a profit. Selling privately gets you closer to the typical price, but takes longer.
What affects a used guitar's value most?
The model and where it was made (a US Fender is worth far more than a Mexican one), then the year, condition, originality and the case. Original parts, a hard case and a recent set-up add value; swapped pickups, refinishes, headstock repairs and worn frets take it away.
Does a hard case add value?
Yes, usually. A genuine hard case costs £100–£300 on its own and protects the guitar, so listings with one ask more. See how much it adds, model by model, in our hard case premium table.
How do I find out what year my guitar is?
From the serial number, usually on the back of the headstock or the neck plate. Fender, Gibson, PRS and Martin all publish serial number guides, and the neck pocket and pickup cavities often carry dates too. Ask a guitar shop if you're unsure.