# Martin 5-16 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/martin-5-16-acoustic-guitars-reverb

**Martin 5-16** is worth about **$7,650**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/martin-5-16-acoustic-guitars-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $7,650 |

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%3DMartin%25205-16%2520acoustic%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%3DMartin%25205-16%2520acoustic%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 | Martin |
| Model | 5-16 |
| Year | 1962 |
| Finishes seen | Natural |
| Used range | $7,000 – $7,650 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Acoustic Guitars |

## Martin 5-16 resale value

The used Martin 5-16 has a median Reverb asking price of **$7,650**, ranging from $7,000 to $7,650 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 typical resale value for a 1962 Martin 5-16?**

Based on current listings, the Martin 5-16 in various conditions sells within the $7,000 to $8,500 range.

**Are there different finishes available for the Martin 5-16?**

We have seen examples of this model in a Natural finish.

**How many examples of the Martin 5-16 are currently available?**

There are currently 2 listings available for the Martin 5-16.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/martin-5-16-acoustic-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"