The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £180
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Music & Instruments
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used guitar pedal 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 pedals, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £180 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £153 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £117 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £81 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £45 | 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 pedal
- Discontinued and reissued classics with a following
- Original box, manual and velcro-free base
- Clean pots and switches with no crackle
- True bypass and known circuit revisions
What lowers it
- Crackling pots and failing footswitches
- Battery corrosion in the compartment
- Modified circuits on collectable units
- Common current-production pedals, which sell close to street price
How to work out what yours is worth
- Sweep every knob listening for crackle
- Click the footswitch repeatedly to check it engages reliably
- Open the battery compartment and check for corrosion
Once you have those three answers you can place your own guitar pedal 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Do guitar pedals hold their value?
Very well. They are small, easy to post and heavily collected, and discontinued models often sell above their original price.
Does the original box matter?
For collectable pedals it adds meaningfully. For current-production ones it matters far less.
Are modified pedals worth less?
On collectable units, usually yes. Buyers in that market want original circuits, so disclose any modification.
More value guides: music & instruments guides · all value guides · browse live music & instruments listings.