# Ovation Matrix — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/ovation-matrix-acoustic-guitars-reverb

**Ovation Matrix** is worth about **$799**, based on real closed eBay sales.

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

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $799 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-29. 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%3DOvation%2520Matrix%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%3DOvation%2520Matrix%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 | Ovation |
| Model | Matrix |
| Year | 1978–1980 |
| Finishes seen | Natural, Sunburst |
| Used range | $219 – $799 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Acoustic Guitars |

## Ovation Matrix resale value

The used Ovation Matrix has a median Reverb asking price of **$799**, ranging from $219 to $799 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 finishes are available for the Ovation Matrix?**

The Ovation Matrix from this era has been seen in Natural and Sunburst finishes.

**What is the typical price range for these guitars?**

You can find these 1978-1980 models in a used range between $219 and $799.

**How common are these 1978-1980 Ovation Matrix models?**

Based on current listings, there are a limited number of these specific models available.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/ovation-matrix-acoustic-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-29, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"