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Cheapest used synths & keyboards on eBay, live right now.

Pick a synth, workstation or MIDI keyboard and see what it actually sells for on eBay, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are really asking this minute, not shop retail.

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How to buy a used synth safely. The number that matters is the total including shipping, which we add up for you (these are heavy, so shipping counts). Then check the listing for all keys and every knob and slider working, no dead voices or scratchy pots, and that the power supply is included. Test video or a note that it powers on and passes audio is a good sign. Favour high-feedback sellers; eBay Money Back Guarantee covers anything not as described.

How to buy a used synthesizer

Test every key, knob and jack. Synths have a lot of moving controls, so ask the seller to confirm all keys sound and respond to velocity, every knob and slider works without crackle (dirty pots are common but usually cleanable), and the pitch and mod wheels return properly. Check the audio and MIDI or USB outputs actually pass signal, as a dead output points to a board fault.

Analog versus digital, and the age trap. Analog synths have a prized sound but their components drift and age, and repairs need a specialist, so factory calibration and condition matter. Digital synths are more stable but a failed screen or encoder can be hard to source on discontinued models. Decide which you want, and for vintage gear research the known faults of that specific model before buying.

Power supplies and shipping. Many synths use a specific power adaptor or an internal supply; confirm the correct one is included, as third-party bricks can damage the unit. Keyboards are heavy and fragile, so favour good packaging or local pickup, and check the case, end cheeks and screen for damage that hints at rough handling.

Value. Sought-after models hold or gain value, so a working classic in good order is both an instrument and a fair store of money.

Common questions

Where are these prices from?

Live eBay listings, one of the largest sources of used synths, keyboards and MIDI controllers. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.

What should I check first?

That every key, knob and slider works with no dead voices or scratchy pots, the power supply is included, and there is no cracked casing. A power-on or audio test video is reassuring.

Do synths hold value?

Yes, unusually well. Classic and discontinued synths often hold or gain value, and even current models depreciate slowly, so buying used rarely loses you much.

How much cheaper is used?

Used gear typically runs 20-40% below new, less than most electronics because demand stays high. We show the cheapest next to the typical price so you can judge.

Which used synth is best value?

The Korg Minilogue and Roland Juno-DS are great-value gigging synths, the Korg Kronos and Yamaha Montage are workstation powerhouses second-hand, and the Akai MPK Mini is a cheap MIDI controller. Match the model to your needs against the live price.

Cheapest by model, at a glance

A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 30 August 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.

Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.

ModelCheapest nowvs typicalvs recent
Nord Lead A1
Nord Lead A1 Virtual Analog Modeling Synthesizer - Excellent
$1,48531% under▼ 31%
Korg Kross
Korg Kross Synthesizer Workstation 61 Keys with Step and Midi Sequencers Used
$400 lowest yet15% under▼ 15%
Arturia MicroFreak
Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Keyboard Synthesizer - with power supply
$225 lowest yet10% under▼ 10%
Nord Clavia Nord Modular
Clavia FLAGSHIP Nord G2x Virtual Analog Synthesizer 61 KEY MODULAR PC/MAC SWE…
$1,975 lowest yet10% under▼ 10%
Novation Bass Station II
Novation Bass Station II Keyboard Synthesizer analog with power supply
$390 lowest yet9% under▼ 9%
Elektron Model Samples
Elektron Model:SAMPLES 6-track Sample Based Groovebox
$2478% under▼ 8%
Korg Volca Keys
Korg Volca drum Digital Desktop Synthesizer 16 Keys Sequencer Speaker MIDI
$955% under▼ 27%
Roland TR-909
Roland TR-909 110v Rhythm Composer Analog Vintage Drum Machine TR909
$5,2505% under▼ 15%
Korg Monologue
Korg monologue Analog 25-Key Synth Keyboard w/ Sequencer USB MIDI Headphone
$219 lowest yet4% under▼ 4%
Nord Lead
Clavia Nord Lead 2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer 49-Key Tested Working Japan
$664 lowest yet3% understeady
Akai MPK Mini
Akai Professional MPK mini 25-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller Pads USB Arpeggiat…
$50 same 33 daysabout typicalsteady
Korg Volca FM
Korg volca fm Digital FM Desktop Synthesizer
$96 same 14 daysabout typicalsteady
Korg Minilogue
Korg minilogue 37-Key Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Sequencer, USB Out White
$360 same 24 daysabout typicalsteady
Roland TR-606
Roland TR-606 Drumatix Computer Controlled Drum Machine Used Tested
$440about typical▼ 11%
Roland Juno-DS
Roland JUNO-DS 61-Key Synth Electronic Keyboard, USB, Black w/ Book
$500 same 33 daysabout typicalsteady
Teenage Engineering OP-1
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer Workstation
$800about typical▲ 15%
Elektron Analog Rytm
Elektron Analog Rytm MK1
$885about typicalsteady
Yamaha MOTIF XF
Yamaha MOXF6 61-key Synthesizer Workstation MOTIF XF sound quality
$900 same 23 daysabout typicalsteady
Korg Kronos
KORG KRONOS 73 Music Workstation Synthesizer
$1,580about typicalsteady
Prophet-5
Sequential Prophet 5 Desktop Module (Original Owner & Mint)
$1,978 same 12 daysabout typicalsteady
Yamaha Montage
Yamaha Montage 6 Motion Control 61 FSX Keys Workstation Synthesizer W/Cable R…
$2,000 same 24 daysabout typicalsteady
Prophet-10
Sequential Prophet 10 Reissue Desktop Module Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Sy…
$2,899about typicalsteady
Roland TR-808
Roland TR-808 Vintage Analog Drum Machine - Legendary Classic
$4,840 same 12 daysabout typicalsteady
ARP 2600
Korg ARP 2600-M SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHESIZER Musical intruments
$2,394about typical▲ 2%
Moog Subsequent 37
Moog Subsequent 37 37 Key Analog Synthesizer
$1,614above typical▲ 3%
ARP Odyssey
Korg ARP Odyssey FS Rev3 37-Key Duophonic Analog Synthesizer
$1,142above typical▲ 7%
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Analog Four 4 Voice Analog Synth SYNTHESIZER - USED - PERFECT CIRCUIT
$699above typical▲ 11%
Moog Sub 37
Moog Sub 37 37-Key Analog Keyboard Synthesizer
$1,725above typical▲ 15%
Teenage Engineering OP-Z
Teenage Engineering OP-Z 16-Track Synthesizer Sequencer Tested Good
$540above typical▲ 41%
Elektron Rytm Mk2
Elektron Analog Rytm MK2 , 8 Voice Drum Computer New ARMENS
$2,358above typicalnew
Korg M3
KORG M3 88-Key Music Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard – Works – 4 Loose Keys
$850above typicalnew
Worth adding. Round out a used synth for playing and recording. Grab a sustain pedal, a keyboard stand and MIDI cables. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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