Music Gear Price Trends — June 2026 Report
The current market snapshot reveals a diverse landscape of gear prices in June 2026. On one end, guitars and DJ equipment seem to be holding their ground at relatively high average prices, while studios and synths & keys are more budget-friendly options. Drums and bass instruments fall somewhere in between, with pedals being the most affordable category overall. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the current gear market, but without a baseline for comparison, it's difficult to discern any trends or changes from previous months.
Average prices by category — June 2026
- Guitars — average observed price $922 across 11,754 listings
- Studio — average observed price $681 across 727 listings
- Drums — average observed price $770 across 497 listings
- Synths & Keys — average observed price $661 across 453 listings
- DJ — average observed price $1,034 across 342 listings
- Bass — average observed price $749 across 324 listings
- Pedals — average observed price $548 across 319 listings
Biggest price drops we published
- Vista DJ Booth and Workstation with Scrim Kit - Black Hardware — $325 at Amazon (64% off)
- DriveRack PA2 Complete Loudspeaker Management System — $315 at Reverb (62% off)
- P06224 Flat Ribbon Pedalboard Patch Cable - Right Angle to Right Angle - Multi Pack Black — $51.26 at Sweetwater (61% off)
- HW-780 5-piece 700 Series Hardware Pack — $340 at Sweetwater (56% off)
- EC2S Clear 3-piece Tom Pack - 10/12/16 inch — $62.99 at Sweetwater (55% off)
Methodology
Figures are computed from every price GearDealFinder observed on Amazon, Sweetwater, eBay, and Reverb during June 2026, including new and used listings. Live numbers are always on the price tracker. Feel free to cite this report — a link back is appreciated.