Musical instruments: say what exactly you’re looking for

Musical instruments in Hong Kong: what they cost

Updated 31 October 2026

In Hong Kong a small metal harmonica costs from about HK$88 and a concert ukulele about HK$420, while an acoustic guitar starts near HK$1,040 and an electric guitar from about HK$13,400. The quickest way to current prices is a request on BlaBlaPrice, which looks through local sellers' websites and price lists for you.

Warranties, travel and insurance

One local listing shows a warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original retail purchase, so keep the receipt and ask the seller to confirm the term in writing. If you fly with an instrument, note that one airline limits carry-on instruments to 93 x 39 x 24 cm, and an instrument checked as luggage must be in a sturdy hard case, because soft gig bags are not accepted. Some Hong Kong event insurance plans include musical instrument cover for accidental damage, which is worth asking about before you take a valuable guitar to a stage.

Season and humidity

Summer runs from June to August, when the air is humid and wooden instruments are most at risk of swelling, so an autumn purchase is a good moment to check a guitar's neck, frets and finish for damage caused by the summer. Winter, from December to February, is the cooler season. Ask whether a set-up is included in the price, because a set-up can change how an instrument plays.

How it is delivered and priced

Prices are quoted in HK$, and listings give sizes in centimetres and weights in kilograms, so compare the case dimensions and weight before you agree. Buyers in Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun should name their district in the request. Ask each seller whether the quoted price includes delivery to that district, since a drum kit or a piano is a very different job from a harmonica that fits in a pocket.

What to put in your request

Name the type of instrument, such as acoustic, electric, bass, wind, string, percussion, DJ equipment or a synthesiser, and say whether you are a beginner or a professional. Add the size, whether a case, strap or stand is included, your budget in HK$ and whether you want new or used. A photo of a second-hand instrument helps sellers judge its condition before they quote.

Describe what you need in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Browse acoustic guitars, wind instruments or the whole Hobbies, leisure & sport section.