Gibson J-160E — Guitar Resale Value
Acoustic GuitarsWhat a used Gibson J-160E sells for on Reverb (median of 8 recent listings).
Gibson J-160E value — Used $5,500. Prices updated August 2026.
Used
$5,500
New / Sealed
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Item details
- Brand
- Gibson
- Make
- Gibson
- Model
- J-160E
- Year
- 1955–1974
- Finishes seen
- Sunburst
- Used range
- $3,225 – $14,998
- Sample size
- 8 listings
Gibson J-160E resale value
The used Gibson J-160E has a median Reverb asking price of $5,500, ranging from $3,225 to $14,998 across 8 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.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $5,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2,750 / $3,223 / $4,000 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2,749.85–$4,000.00 (median $3,223.00). Asking prices sit about 41% below the typical sold value of $5,500.00 — a window worth checking for buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale price range for a Gibson J-160E?
- The used range for the Gibson J-160E is currently between $1,895 and $6,499.99.
- What finishes are available for the J-160E?
- Available finishes include Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, and Cherry Sunburst.
- What years were the Gibson J-160E models produced?
- These models were produced by Gibson between 1955 and 2008.
