Used acoustic guitars in Australia typically sell for A$96 to A$480 (about $67 to $335). Acoustic guitars are bought on playability, and the number that decides it is the action — measure it, state it, and photograph the bridge and neck honestly.
What acoustic guitars are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$479 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$407 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$311 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$216 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$120 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- A flat bridge with no lifting, and a stable neck angle
- Original hard case
What pulls it down
- A lifting or re-glued bridge, which buyers read as expensive
- High action caused by a rising neck angle
Selling an acoustic guitar in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Look into the soundhole at the edge to see whether the top is solid or layered
- Measure the string height at the twelfth fret
Getting it ready
- Inspect the bridge for lifting and the top for cracks, particularly around the soundhole and along the grain.
- Fit a fresh set of strings if the current ones are dead. It is a few pounds and it makes the guitar sound and photograph far better.
Photograph
- The full guitar front on, against a plain background
- The neck sighted down its length, and the headstock showing the brand
- The action at the twelfth fret, plus any dings, buckle rash or repairs
Put in the description
- Brand, model and body size or shape
- Whether the top is solid wood or laminate
- Action height at the twelfth fret, and any neck relief issues
Brand, model and body shape: “Yamaha FG800 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Solid Top”. Whether the top is solid or laminate is a genuine value driver and worth stating. If it is a three-quarter or parlour size, put that in the title — buyers searching for a smaller guitar need to find you.
Steady all year with a lift before Christmas and in September. Recognised brands sell within a fortnight; unbranded beginner guitars are plentiful and slow.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$479 a buyer pays is the A$479 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for acoustic guitars.
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Sydney
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Melbourne
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Brisbane
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Perth
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Adelaide
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Gold Coast
- Selling an acoustic guitar in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell an acoustic guitar in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
What is the action like?
Measure the string height at the twelfth fret and give the figure. High action is the most common reason a cheap guitar is unplayable and the buyer will ask.
Does a crack ruin an acoustic guitar’s value?
It reduces it, but a well-executed repair on an otherwise good instrument is accepted by most players. Disclose it with a photograph.
What is the difference between solid and laminate tops?
A solid top is one piece of timber and matures tonally over decades; laminate is layered and does not. It is the single biggest factor in what an acoustic is worth.
More: how to sell an acoustic guitar, what acoustic guitars are worth, or Music & Instruments across Australia.