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Focusrite Scarlett Solo: used price in the UK
What a used Focusrite Scarlett Solo sells for, what to check and what usually goes wrong. Updated September 2026.
| Used, working order | £40 - £76 |
|---|---|
| New price (RRP) | £119 |
| How fast it sells | Sells very fast |
What it sells for by condition
| Condition | What it sells for | When this band applies |
|---|---|---|
| New or mint | £45 - £85 | Sealed or never used |
| Excellent, like new | £45 - £80 | Barely used, no visible marks |
| Good working order | £40 - £75 | The range at the top of this page |
| Minor marks, fully working | £40 - £70 | A few chips or scratches mentioned |
| Well used, heavy wear | £35 - £65 | Worn, scuffed or road-worn |
| Faulty or for parts | £30 - £55 | Assumes the fault is fixable |
About this model
Focusrite's smallest interface: one mic input and one instrument input. The generation is printed on the unit, and newer ones sell higher.
It is cheap new, so a used one has to be priced well below new to sell.
What to check before you buy
- Both inputs with a mic and a guitar
- Phantom power
- Headphone out and monitor out
- USB port not loose
- Check generation on the underside label
Common faults and rough repair costs
| Fault | Fix | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|
| USB / driver issue | Easy - DIY, no special tools | £0-£15 |
| No power | Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide | £3-£60 |
| Crackly / scratchy pots or jacks | Easy - DIY, no special tools | £5-£12 |
| Intermittent signal / loose connection | Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide | £3-£25 |
Questions people ask about this model
Is a Scarlett Solo worth flipping?
Only cheap. It is low-cost new, so used buyers expect a clear saving. The profit is in units under £40, or in bundles with a mic and headphones.
Scarlett Solo or 2i2?
The Solo has one mic input; the 2i2 has two and sells for more. Check the front panel.
What should I test on a used Focusrite Scarlett Solo?
The mic input with phantom power, the instrument input, the headphone output and the USB socket.
Selling one on
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the most liquid piece of gear on the planet. Universal Audio, RME, Audient hold value. Generation matters (3rd/4th gen Scarlett vs 1st/2nd).
Small, ships easily - eBay is a good exit.
Where this price comes from
This is the range the flipper extension uses for a used Focusrite Scarlett Solo in working order in the UK. It is a starting point, not a quote: condition, extras, the original box and where you are all move the price, and faulty ones sell for much less.
The condition bands above are the same multipliers the extension applies to a listing. On a live Marketplace listing, flipper checks that range against real sold prices and live eBay listings for the exact model, works out your profit after fees and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.
Buying one to keep? The bands above are a fair price to pay for each condition. See how to check a listing.
Timing Read The best time to buy and sell music gear in the UK.
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