Akron, OH · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Akron

4 local buyers across Akron — including Edgewater Guitar Vault -We Buy Guitars!, Custom Audio Mutation and A Max Music Ltd — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 688 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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What are you selling?

4 local buyers in Akron · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Akron — closest is 3 mi

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A Max Music Ltd
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (333)
Mon–Thu 11am–6pm · Fri–Sat 11am–5pm · Sun Closed
1084 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
3 mi away
Music & Arts
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (122)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–1pm · Sun Closed
739 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
4 mi away
Custom Audio Mutation
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (90)
Mon–Sun 12am–11:59pm
2036 18th St SW, Akron, OH 44314
3 mi away
Edgewater Guitar Vault -We Buy Guitars!
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (143)
Mon–Sun 7am–8pm
5427 Grafton Rd, Valley City, OH 44280
24 mi away

Listings come from public Google Business profiles; we don’t vet or endorse them, and ratings are Google’s. How our listings and prices work

Where they are

Where Akron’s 4 instrument buyers are

Grouped by the town on each buyer’s Google address; distance is from the center of Akron.

Akron, within 5 mi of the center 2
  • A Max Music Ltd 2.8 mi · 4.7★ (333)
  • Custom Audio Mutation 3.4 mi · 4.9★ (90)
Cuyahoga Falls 1
  • Music & Arts 4.4 mi · 4.4★ (122)
Valley City 1
  • Edgewater Guitar Vault 23.6 mi · 5★ (143)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 3 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Edgewater Guitar Vault7am–8pm
1open until 8pm or later
  • Edgewater Guitar Vaultuntil 8pm
1open by 9am
  • Edgewater Guitar Vaultfrom 7am
Who’s buying

Independent shops, chains and what else they’re listed for

3 independent1 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are A Max Music Ltd (333 reviews, 4.7★), Edgewater Guitar Vault (143 reviews, 5★) and Custom Audio Mutation (90 reviews, 4.9★). All 4 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 4 Akron buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

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Bucket List Guitars
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Can't meet a local buyer? Ship your microphones to Bucket List Guitars and get paid — all from home. Click Get a Quote below to see what your gear is worth.
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Drums

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Studio Equipment. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
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Certified Mail-In Partner
Bucket List Guitars
Certified Trade Into Cash partner · Ships nationwide
Can't meet a local buyer? Ship your studio equipment to Bucket List Guitars and get paid — all from home. Click Get a Quote below to see what your gear is worth.
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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Guitars

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Pedals. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
Sell by mail — free shipping, no meetup needed
Certified Mail-In Partner
Bucket List Guitars
Certified Trade Into Cash partner · Ships nationwide
Can't meet a local buyer? Ship your pedals to Bucket List Guitars and get paid — all from home. Click Get a Quote below to see what your gear is worth.
Get Your Offer
Tell us what you're selling and get a quote.
Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
Get Paid
PayPal, Venmo, or check once reviewed.
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Amplifiers

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 4 Akron buyers are listed for Band Instruments. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Before you go

Serial numberNote it. It dates the instrument and helps the buyer price it.
Case and accessoriesA hard case, straps and original parts add to the price.
PlayabilityFresh strings and working electronics help the instrument test well.
CablesBring them for amps and pedals so the buyer can plug in.

Akron instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Akron?

Akron, within 5 mi of the center: A Max Music Ltd (2.8 mi) and Custom Audio Mutation (3.4 mi); Cuyahoga Falls: Music & Arts (4.4 mi); Valley City: Edgewater Guitar Vault (23.6 mi).

Who buys instruments in Akron on a Sunday?

1 of the 3 with a full week of posted hours: Edgewater Guitar Vault (7am–8pm).

Do music stores buy used guitars outright?

Many do, and some also take instruments on consignment, which can pay more but takes longer. Ask which one is being offered.