# Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/roland-tr-808-rhythm-composer-keyboards-and-synths-reverb

**Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer** is worth about **$6,053.05**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/roland-tr-808-rhythm-composer-keyboards-and-synths-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $6,053.05 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-09-01. 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%3DRoland%2520TR-808%2520Rhythm%2520Composer%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%3DRoland%2520TR-808%2520Rhythm%2520Composer%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 | Roland |
| Model | TR-808 Rhythm Composer |
| Year | 1982–1983 |
| Finishes seen | Black |
| Used range | $4,950.19 – $8,474.28 |
| Sample size | 4 listings |
| Category | Keyboards and Synths |

## Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer resale value

The used Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer has a median Reverb asking price of **$6,053.05**, ranging from $4,950.19 to $8,474.28 across 4 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used synth, vintage analog vs digital, working keys/sliders, polyphony, and original PSU 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 the Roland TR-808?**

Current listings for the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer range between $4,630 and $7,476.17.

**What year was this specific model manufactured?**

This Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was manufactured in 1982.

**What color finishes have been seen for this model?**

The finishes seen for this model include Black.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/roland-tr-808-rhythm-composer-keyboards-and-synths-reverb
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