The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £250
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Music & Instruments
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used guitar amplifier is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for guitar amplifiers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a guitar amplifier
- Valve amps from recognised makers
- Original speakers and transformers
- Recent valve service with no hum or crackle
- Original footswitch and cover
What lowers it
- Hum, crackle or intermittent output
- Replaced speakers and transformers on collectable amps
- Torn tolex and damaged corners
- Solid-state practice amps, which sell for very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Play it at volume and listen for hum or crackle
- Check whether the speaker and transformers are original
- Note the exact model and year if you can date it
Once you have those three answers you can place your own guitar amplifier on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Are valve amps worth more than solid state?
Generally yes, considerably. Valve amps from recognised makers hold value for decades, while small practice amps sell for very little.
Does replacing the speaker reduce value?
On a collectable amp, yes — originality matters to those buyers. On a working amp it matters much less.
Should I have an amp serviced before selling?
If it hums or crackles, a basic service often pays for itself. Otherwise describe how it sounds honestly.
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