# Epiphone Emperor 1986 — resale value

**Epiphone Emperor 1986** is worth about **$1,291.22**, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $1,291.22 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DEpiphone%2520Emperor%2520Guitar%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DEpiphone%2520Emperor%2520Guitar%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Model | Emperor |
| Year | 1986–1989 |
| Finishes seen | Vintage Sunburst, Antique Sunburst |
| Used range | $901.76 – $1,291.22 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Electric Guitars |

## Epiphone Emperor resale value

The used Epiphone Emperor has a median Reverb asking price of **$1,291.22**, ranging from $901.76 to $1,291.22 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale price range for an Epiphone Emperor?**

Based on current listings, the Epiphone Emperor ranges between $1,571.88 and $2,322.1.

**Is the Vintage Sunburst finish common for this model?**

The Vintage Sunburst finish has been seen in the available listings for the Epiphone Emperor.

**How many listings are currently available for the Epiphone Emperor?**

There are 2 listings available for the Epiphone Emperor at this time.

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