Used Wurlitzer Pianos: Value, Models & What to Know
Wurlitzer built pianos in DeKalb, Illinois from 1919 until Baldwin absorbed the brand in 1988, and for most of the postwar decades it was one of the biggest-selling piano names in America. The typical Wurlitzer is a 36"–42" spinet or console from the 1950s–1980s bought for a child's lessons, which is exactly why the used market is flooded with them today.
That volume keeps prices low, but it does not mean the pianos are bad. A Wurlitzer console that has been tuned and kept out of damp basements is a perfectly serviceable starter piano — and the brand's electric pianos (the 200-series) are a separate, collectible story with their own market.
What Wurlitzer pianos are worth in 2026
Median asking
$2,995
Lowest
$100
Highest
$10,195
Live asking prices from 33 priced Wurlitzer listings on US Piano Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep work, warranty, and delivery; a private sale realistically brings 60–70% of the median for an ordinary example in good condition. The model ranges below narrow that down.
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What Wurlitzer is known for
- Spinets and consoles sold by the hundreds of thousands through department stores and dealers
- The Wurlitzer 200A electric piano — a studio classic worth far more than the brand's acoustic uprights
- Simple, sturdy actions that technicians can keep going for decades on modest budgets
- Later (1980s) models built by Baldwin, often better than the 1960s–70s DeKalb production
Popular used Wurlitzermodels & prices
Wurlitzer spinets (36"–38")
$100–$600 usedThe most common Wurlitzer by far. Short strings and a drop action limit tone and touch; fine for beginners, worth little on resale.
Wurlitzer consoles & studios (40"–45")
$400–$1,500 usedTaller cabinet, direct-blow action, noticeably better sound. The models to look for if you want a Wurlitzer that will still satisfy an intermediate student.
Wurlitzer baby grands (5'–5'2")
$1,500–$5,000 usedCompact grands from the 1930s–1980s. Cosmetic appeal outstrips musical ambition, but a refurbished one is an affordable way into a grand.
Wurlitzer 200 / 200A electric piano
$2,000–$5,000 usedThe reed-based electric heard on countless records. Working examples with original legs and pedal are sought after; a different market from the acoustics.
Ranges are typical asking prices for privately sold and dealer-restored instruments in the U.S.; condition, age, and restoration quality move prices substantially.
Wurlitzer pianos for sale now
Wurlitzer
Garland, TX
Upright · Good condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$100
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Great Deal1981 Wurlitzer 2780
Effingham, IL
Upright · Excellent condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$450
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1996 Wurlitzer G-457
Overland Park, KS
Baby grand · Excellent condition
$5,000
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Good Deal1955 Wurlitzer Upright
East Hampton, NY
Upright · Good condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$500
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1996 Wurlitzer Baby grand
McKinney, TX
Baby grand · Excellent condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$3,800
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DealerWurlitzer C153
San Antonio, TX
Baby grand · Good condition
Alamo Music Center
Nationwide Delivery Available
$5,500
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DealerFair Deal1982 Wurlitzer
Portland, OR
Upright
Portland Piano Company
Nationwide Delivery Available
$999
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DealerFair Deal1968 Wurlitzer
Portland, OR
Upright
Portland Piano Company
Nationwide Delivery Available
$795
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Dealer1994 Wurlitzer G-457
Mesa, AZ
Grand
Stilwell Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$5,990
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Dealer1962 Wurlitzer Studio
Portland, OR
Upright · Good condition
Portland Piano Company
Nationwide Delivery Available
$1,046
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1940 Wurlitzer 434404
Haltom City, TX
Upright · Excellent condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$500
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DealerWurlitzer Console Model 2719 (Pre-Owned)
Tallahassee, FL
Upright
Jim's Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$1,400
View detailsBuying a used Wurlitzer: what to check
- Play every key at both ends: worn hammers and loose pins are common on 50-year-old spinets and cost more to fix than the piano is worth
- Prefer a console or studio over a spinet — the extra inches of string make a real difference for anyone past their first year
- Check for a musty smell and rust on the strings; many Wurlitzers spent decades in basements
- Budget $150–$250 for a tuning and light regulation on delivery, and negotiate that into the price
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Wurlitzer piano worth?
Most used Wurlitzer spinets and consoles sell for $100–$1,500 depending on condition; baby grands $1,500–$5,000. Working 200-series electric pianos bring $2,000–$5,000.
Is a Wurlitzer a good piano?
A good beginner piano, yes. Wurlitzers were built to a price for home use and were never concert instruments, but a well-kept console will carry a student through several years of lessons.
How old is my Wurlitzer piano?
Find the serial number on the plate near the tuning pins and check a free online serial-number database; Wurlitzer numbers date production to the year from 1919 to 1988.
Selling a Wurlitzer piano?
Start with how much is my piano worth? for live values, run a free instant appraisal, then list it free on US Piano Connection and reach buyers nationwide — read our guide to selling your piano or start your listing.