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How Much Is My Guitar Worth?

How Much Is My Guitar Worth?

This is one of the most frequent questions to hit the GNW editor’s mailbox every week. Some of you tell me you’ve bought a guitar and want to know how much it’s worth. Some of you want me to appraise the dusty old six-string you find in the attic. And, of course, you all want the highest valuation possible! So here are some links to help you get started.

eBay guitars (you can find out the market mentality)

The Blue Book of Electric Guitars features comprehensive information and up-to-date pricing.

GuitarPriceOnline.com will give you a price for $50.

How to identify and appraise your guitar

What’s It Worth?

How can I determine how much my guitar is worth?

38 thoughts on “How Much Is My Guitar Worth?”

  1. 1979 Fender Starcaster (25th anniversary)
    Anonymous

    I was gifted a 1979 Fender Starcaster 25th anniversary (serial number 257488.) I’ve searched everywhere for ANYthing online about it & NOTHING. Not an article nor a picture, not even a mention. I know it’s a lowly Starcaster but, come on! Would anyone know where I can find any information on this instrument? Any help would be kindly appreciated.

  2. How old is my Guitar and what is the value
    Paul B

    I have a pristine condition Epiphone PR200 VS acoustic. Serial Number H97030038. I was wondering how old it is and what would the value be

  3. Ibanez Guitar
    Patricia B

    Hello

    Does anyone know the realistic value of the Ibanez Vintage V380 acoustic guitar.. it’s on EBay.. listing number 293995140095..

    Thanks for any help on this.

  4. 1959 Fender Telecaster
    Anonymous

    I have a 1959 Fender Telecaster that was housed in Waylon Jennings office for about a year. He played it during that year. I have a letter of authentication from his late manager, Nikki Mitchell verifying this.
    How could I find out how much this is worth? Never want to sell it…I am looking to insure it.
    Thanks!

  5. Dobro model 55 ball part value
    Doug

    My Dad original owner 1929 Dobro Model 55 Serial number 843! (serial numbers started at 800). Also has original case. Very good condition, never had any work done on it.

  6. I’m trying to find out if
    Christina

    I’m trying to find out if my guitar has any value to it. It’s a Candy Apple Red Serial Number MN4131161 Made in Mexico. I’ve never used it. It’s Basically new. It was passed down to me from an aunt who actually won the guitar on a radio contest

  7. Used guitar fair price
    Bruce

    I’m looking to buy a used, but in very good condition, Fender Stratocaster.
    Made in Mexico, Candy Apple Red. Wondering what a fair price would be??

  8. Appraisal for Ibanez electric guitar
    Coozbay

    I need help. I have a 1976 Ibanez Professional electric guitar. #J765522 (Oct. #5,552 out of 9,999 made that month).
    Carved solid ash top and body. Polished ebony fingerboard with dot inlay. 22 frets, 1+11/16 nut width, unique carved headstock with
    “Professional” engraved on truss rod cover. DiMarzio pick-ups. Ibanez locking tuning pegs. EXCELLENT condition.
    What’s it valve. How do I go about getting an honest appraisal. I live in San Francisco Bay Area.
    Your timely response and help is much appreciated.

  9. alvarez 75th commemorative issue st louis music 1922-1997 guitar model 5040. It was given to me and would like to know the if it worth anything. I can’t find out anything about it.

  10. Guitar value
    M. le R

    I inherited my brothers guitar.
    Ibanez concord 12 string acoustic. Bought round 1970.
    Perfect condition
    Where can I found out the value of this guitar
    Thank you

  11. Ventura guitar
    Anonymous

    I have recently acquired a Ventura Acoustic Guitar. Its a V-19 and serial number is 10410. If anyone has any information on this guitar or what it is worth that would be greatly appreciated.

  12. 1971 blonde Rickenbacker 360 Deluxe
    Santamonicasteve

    I’ve owned this since new, bought it in Vancouver Canada.
    All original with original case.
    Not quite as blonde as when it was new as you can imagine.
    Played and toured with it through the 80’s then
    Retired it to my studio, where it’s stayed.
    Buckle wear on the back, but no major dings or scratches
    Still sets up like a dream and plays nicely.
    I paid $670/ w case back in the day, virtually the same as I payed for my
    Gibson 335, two years later, also new.
    Sort of thinking about selling it off, I have no kids and my brother’s
    son doesn’t care about it, so ….

  13. Is it worth anything?
    Toby

    I am 70 years old. Years ago I inherited my Dad’s Gretsch guitar and it’s been setting in the closet ever since. In the mid 40’s he traveled by train from Indiana to Texas playing it before getting married. It’s in relative good shape but needs some attention. Is it worth anything?

  14. How much is my guitar worth
    Anonymous

    I have a Dean acoustic guitar that is autographed by country singer John Michael Montgomery…I won it at a concert and was offered $1800 as soon as it was in my hand of course I turned it down and a few more people made offers but It wasn’t for sale.. I would love to know it’s worth…can u help??

  15. Glen's touring guitar
    Anonymous

    As a long time friend of Glen Campbell’s, I have his electric dobro that he toured with in the sixties, and did session work with. His name is written on the neck, and wanted to see wher I could get a value. I might be sending it to auction. Let me know if anyone might be able to reach out.
    Best,
    Brad

  16. How much is my guitar worth?
    Anonymous

    I am trying to find out the value of PRS se Santana guitar. I have no idea how old it is, but do have the serial number, B13878. It has barely been used, even has the plastic peel off protectors still on, looks perfect. It also has a “just as little” used gigbag.

  17. Help pricing old guitar
    Jes

    Hello,
    I have a guitar that belonged to my great grandfather. It resembles a sunburnt fender but has no serial numbers or any markings to truly label it. Is there any advice that one could provide to help me age and price It? Thank you E

  18. Autographed Electric Guitar by Band - Bad Company
    Anonymous

    I have a autographed FENDER SQUIER “BULLET STRAT” electric guitar THAT belonged to Brian Howe of BAD COMPANY, that has been signed by himself and the rest of his band, BAD COMPANY. Could anyone help me with the approximate value of a guitar as such?

  19. Gibson Robert Howard Fusion Guitar
    Anonymous

    Hi, I purchased Henry Townsend’s guitar from his Grandson here in St. Louis Mo. The guitar has not been touched since the day he died 2008-09. Everything is there his strap with name on it, original case. Even has original strings. I’m have some second thoughts about keeping it, I think it should be in a museum or Something. His Grammy album was mostly recorded with this guitar, he only owned 2. Where would I look for a market for something like this. Thanks

  20. How much is my as-good-as-new Simon and Patrick A3T worth?
    Anonymoose

    Hello,

    I’m trying to find the right price for my Simon and Patrick A3T guitar. I paid €675 (nearly $900) for it – when it was still new. There are only 3 very small scratches (side, neck and head). Here are the specs:

    Woodland CW Spruce A3T
    Specs
    Back & Sides : Red Wild Cherry
    Top : Spruce (Select Pressure Tested Solid Top)
    Fingerboard & Bridge : Rosewood
    Finish : Semi Gloss Custom Polished Finish
    Tusq® nut & saddle by Graphtech
    B-Band A3T electronics

    The shop where I bought it is willing to sell it for 60%, €405 (about $530). Do you think I should give the internet a try or just sell it to the shop?

    Thanks

  21. Guitar
    Nickel avian

    Hey, I’m 15 and just started messing around with one of my dad’s guitars he left me in his will.
    He got it way back when he was a kid in the early 60s and has had it ever since. My older brothers said he use to play it a lot, but it’s basically been sitting in it’s case for 10 years. I restrung it kind of and tried to learn some songs on it. It’s a Orangemen red ish Gibson. There was some inspector card in the case that showed someone doing checks on it , and serial numbers. The guitar was made in 1959. I think it’s gotta be worth at least a couple thousand bucks. How much is it worth, or is it even a good guitar? I might try and sell it to get a newer better one.

  22. How much is it worth?
    Luke

    Hi, I have a Shaftesbury Rose Morris Japan, EB-3L bass guitar, but I can’t find it anywhere on the internet, it’s like the model doesn’t exist? Please help?:) -Luke

  23. dont know anything about this guitar or what its worth help??
    kerriegray

    Hi i have this old looking guitar it looks like it one of the first guitars made well in my opinion it does it doesn’t have a sticker in the body to tell me the name or model it doesn’t have the name on the head bit either but it does have a black hornby stamp on the front of the body at the bottom so i was wondering if u can help me figure it out iv been searching for help for a while now and noone can seem to its fully wooden no gloss or coats of paint it has a weird thing at the bottom to hold the strings like them electric guitars if anyone can help me it would be well appreciated thanks.

  24. Re: How Much Is My Guitar Worth? This is one of... How Much Is My Guitar Worth?
    kerriegray

    I have a fender CS03051468 model DG5SBST
    its got a few scratches nothing major it sounds brilliant and looks great
    its black orange and a wooden look on the back been user alot as I’m a guitarist but
    I’m just wondering how much is it worth I’m not looking to sell it i just wanna know thanks.

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