Guitar Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The guitar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.25 billion in 2024 to $10.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to evolution of musical genres, cultural icons and influencers, innovation in guitar design, music education and learning trends, demographic shifts.

The guitar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising interest in music education, influence of social media and influencers, popularity of home recording studios, live music revival, expansion of niche markets. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of digital connectivity, smart guitar technology, vintage and retro revival, artisanal and boutique guitars and customization and personalization.

The surge in popularity of live musical performances and concerts is fueling the growth of the guitar market. These events serve as engaging musical experiences that not only uplift mood and emotions but also contribute to overall well-being and social interaction. Live performances and concerts have a unifying effect, bringing together people with similar musical tastes and creating opportunities for connection with artists. Additionally, these events offer a platform for guitar manufacturers and brands to showcase their products to a receptive audience of music enthusiasts. For example, data from December 2022, sourced from Comscore, an American-based global media measurement and analytics company, highlighted a surge in interest in live music, as evidenced by Ticketmaster's record-breaking 51.6 million unique visitors to its ticket-buying platforms in October 2022, surpassing previous traffic levels. Consequently, the rise in live music performances and concerts has spurred demand for guitars.

Key players in the guitar market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as ergonomic and lightweight models, to gain a competitive advantage. An ergonomic and lightweight guitar is designed with a focus on comfort, ease of playability, and reduced physical strain for the player. For instance, in October 2023, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), a US-based manufacturer of musical instruments and amplifiers, introduced The Highway Series. This series features guitars that are both ergonomic and lightweight, equipped with fully integrated Fishman pickup systems and advanced features for a road-ready sound. The Highway Series aims to redefine the acoustic guitar experience by blending modern innovations with the timeless aesthetics of traditional guitars. These guitars are constructed with a feedback-resistant, ergonomic design and Fishman Fluence pickups for seamless setup, offering a classic acoustic guitar vibe with upgraded features tailored to today's live acoustic performers.

In February 2023, Yamaha Guitar Group, a U.S.-based musical instrument manufacturer, acquired Cordoba Music Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition expanded Yamaha Guitar Group’s product portfolio and market presence, particularly in the niche of classical and nylon-stringed guitars, complementing its established expertise in electric and steel-string acoustic guitars. Cordoba Music Group, also based in the U.S., specializes in nylon-string guitars, ukuleles, and other musical instruments.

Major companies operating in the guitar market report are Yamaha Corporation; Gibson Brands Inc.; Taylor Guitars; Fender Musical Instruments Corporation; Martin Guitar Company; Eastman Guitars; PRS Guitars; Collings Guitars; Schecter Guitar Research; Godin Guitars; Rickenbacker International Corporation; Dean Guitars; Takamine Guitars; Washburn Guitars; Breedlove Guitars; Guild Guitars; ESP Guitars; Ibanez; Jackson Guitars; Alvarez Guitars; Cort Guitars; Epiphone; G&L Musical Instruments; Gretsch Company; Music Man; Ovation Guitars; Seagull Guitars.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the guitar market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the guitar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the guitar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The guitar market consists of sales of bass guitars, classical guitar, archtop guitar, resonator guitar and resonator guitar. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

A guitar is a musical instrument featuring six strings that are played by strumming or plucking. It produces sound either acoustically, by the strings' vibrations resonating within a hollow body, or through electrical amplification, depending on the type.

The primary types of guitars include acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and solar guitars. Acoustic guitars generate sound through string vibration resonating within their hollow bodies. They are available in various configurations, including six strings, eight strings, twelve strings, and others. These guitars are distributed through both offline and online channels.

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