Wurlitzer Piano Value: Spinets, Consoles, Grands and the Electric 200
Wurlitzer made everything from theater organs to the electric pianos on classic records. Which Wurlitzer you own decides whether it is a giveaway or a collector's item.
By Joey Bouza, Founder, US Piano Connection · Updated October 19, 2026
The Wurlitzer name sits on a strange mix of instruments: millions of ordinary home spinets and consoles, a smaller number of uprights and grands, jukeboxes, theater organs, and the Wurlitzer electric piano whose sound you know from decades of hit records. People searching for a Wurlitzer piano value are usually holding one of the first group and hoping it belongs to the last. This guide separates them.
First, which Wurlitzer is it?
| Instrument | How to recognise it | Value outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic spinet (under 40 inches) | Short case, drop action, often a decorative furniture style | Low. The most common Wurlitzer by far and the least valuable. |
| Acoustic console or studio (40 to 46 inches) | Full upright action, plainer case on studio models | Modest. Playable consoles sell to beginners; studio models do a little better. |
| Full-size upright (pre-1940) | Tall case, often ornate; sometimes a player mechanism | Usually a restoration project. Player uprights have a small collector following. |
| Baby grand or grand | Built by Wurlitzer in DeKalb, Illinois, or later under Baldwin ownership | Moderate. A grand holds value better than any Wurlitzer upright. |
| Electric piano (models 100, 112, 140, 200, 200A, 203, 206, 270) | Portable or console electric with reed tone generators | Strong and rising. These are sought by musicians and studios worldwide. |
The electric piano is the one that pays
If your Wurlitzer has a power cord, a volume knob and a vibrato switch, you own an instrument with a real market. The 200 and 200A are the most sought after: lighter than a Rhodes, with a bark on hard playing that producers still chase. Earlier wooden-case models such as the 112 and 140 are rarer and interest collectors; the 206 and 214 student console versions sell for less because of the heavier cabinet, but the sound inside is the same. Condition items that move the price: original reeds, a working amplifier and speakers, intact legs and sustain pedal, and whether the hum has been addressed.
Do not sell a working Wurlitzer electric piano as furniture or to a general-purpose piano mover. List it to musicians, describe the model number from the badge or the inside of the lid, and record a short video of it playing.
Acoustic Wurlitzers: honest expectations
- Spinets and consoles were Wurlitzer's volume business from the 1950s through the 1980s, sold on case style and price. The used market is saturated with them, and like every spinet they carry the drop action that teachers avoid.
- Condition decides almost everything. A console that has been tuned regularly sells; one that has sat for decades usually does not, because the repair estimate exceeds the price.
- Full-size pre-war Wurlitzer uprights and player pianos have strong cases and attractive woodwork, but they are a century old. Expect to sell them as restoration candidates unless already rebuilt.
- Wurlitzer grands are the exception. A well-kept 5-foot or larger Wurlitzer grand competes with other mid-market grands and sells on tone and touch rather than the name.
What Wurlitzers are asking right now
Current asking-price medians by brand, drawn from live listings on this site. If Wurlitzer is listed below, that figure is today's market, not a decades-old price guide.
| Brand | Median asking | Lowest | Highest | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | $8,470 | $400 | $85,995 | 510 |
| Steinway & Sons | $54,500 | $1,500 | $230,000 | 305 |
| Kawai | $8,990 | $648 | $185,000 | 218 |
| Baldwin | $8,970 | $10 | $54,385 | 142 |
| Steinway | $65,000 | $1,699 | $250,000 | 117 |
| Roland | $3,100 | $400 | $18,650 | 69 |
| Schimmel | $29,238 | $6,500 | $172,363 | 57 |
| Young Chang | $5,245 | $1,500 | $19,996 | 52 |
| Samick | $4,212 | $999 | $15,380 | 50 |
| Boston | $14,450 | $4,795 | $49,200 | 38 |
| Casio | $2,799 | $650 | $7,500 | 36 |
| Mason & Hamlin | $22,990 | $1,495 | $65,000 | 36 |
| Wurlitzer | $2,995 | $100 | $8,880 | 33 |
| Pearl River | $6,795 | $1,500 | $21,437 | 31 |
| Kohler & Campbell | $5,194 | $1,499 | $9,995 | 30 |
The Wurlitzer brand guide tracks every Wurlitzer currently for sale here with its asking price, and the value guide lets you compare by type and decade.
Dating a Wurlitzer
The serial number is on the plate under the lid on uprights, or on the plate near the tuning pins on grands. Electric pianos carry a serial on a metal badge, and the model number is printed on the same badge or inside the lid. Wurlitzer's acoustic records are grouped by era in the Pierce Piano Atlas; a technician can place one within a few years. Our serial-number guide walks through the lookup.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a Wurlitzer spinet piano worth?
- Little. Playable spinets sell for a few hundred dollars in most markets and many are given away. Check the live brand medians on this page for what Wurlitzer sellers are asking today.
- Are Wurlitzer electric pianos valuable?
- Yes. The 200 and 200A are the most sought after and sell to musicians and studios worldwide. Early wooden-case models interest collectors. Working condition and originality set the price.
- Is a Wurlitzer baby grand worth anything?
- Usually yes. Grands hold value better than any Wurlitzer upright, and a well-maintained example competes with other mid-market grands.
- Who made Wurlitzer pianos?
- The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company built acoustic pianos in DeKalb, Illinois, for most of the twentieth century. Baldwin acquired the piano business in 1988.
- How do I find the model of my Wurlitzer electric piano?
- Look at the metal badge on the back or side, or inside the lid. The model number (200, 200A, 206 and so on) is printed with the serial number.
- Should I restore an old Wurlitzer upright?
- Only if the case and soundboard are sound and you want the instrument for yourself. A full rebuild costs more than a restored Wurlitzer upright resells for.
- Where is the serial number on a Wurlitzer piano?
- On the cast-iron plate under the lid for uprights, near the tuning pins on grands, and on the badge for electric pianos. See our serial number lookup guide.
- How do I sell a Wurlitzer piano?
- Identify the type first. Electric pianos go to musician marketplaces with a demo video. Acoustic spinets and consoles sell locally on price; list free here with photos, height and the serial-number year.
About the author
Joey Bouza — Founder, US Piano Connection
Working musician and founder of Prospects International, the marketing firm behind appointment-based piano sale events across the country.
Prices and counts in our guides come from live listings on this site and are recalculated hourly. Where we quote industry-typical figures (mover quotes, tuning fees, rebuild costs) we say so, and we never publish a number we haven't measured or sourced.