Boston, MA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Boston

10 local buyers across Boston — including Matt's Music Center, Play Music and The Music Emporium — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 1,605 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Boston, Peabody, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington, Quincy, Saugus and more

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What are you selling?

10 local buyers in Boston · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Boston — closest is 6 mi

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Von Huene Workshop Inc
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (40)
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
65 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445
6 mi away
Matt's Music Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (92)
1597 Main St, South Weymouth, MA 02190
12 mi away
The Jewelers Coin & Loan Co.
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (275)
Mon–Fri 9:30am–7pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
509 Beale St, Quincy, MA 02169
6 mi away
Play Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (35)
453 Lincoln Ave, Saugus, MA 01906
8 mi away
National Music Inc.
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (62)
Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed
394 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801
12 mi away
The Music Emporium
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (815)
Mon–Fri 11am–5pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
165 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
13 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 Boston’s 10 instrument buyers are

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

Quincy 1
  • The Jewelers Coin & Loan Co. 5.7 mi · 4.8★ (275)
Brookline 1
  • Von Huene Workshop Inc 6.0 mi · 4.6★ (40)
Cambridge 1
  • Guitar Stop ® 6.1 mi · 4.4★ (81)
Saugus 1
  • Play Music 7.6 mi · 5★ (35)
South Weymouth 1
  • Matt's Music Center 11.8 mi · 5★ (92)
Woburn 1
  • National Music Inc. 12.2 mi · 4.8★ (62)
Lexington 1
  • The Music Emporium 13.0 mi · 4.9★ (815)
Peabody 2
  • Bill's Music Center 13.7 mi · 4.8★ (103)
  • Music & Arts 13.7 mi · 4.1★ (40)
Stoughton 1
  • Stoughton Music Center 15.7 mi · 4.6★ (62)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 8 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open until 8pm or later
  • Music & Artsuntil 8pm
Who’s buying

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

9 independent1 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are The Music Emporium (815 reviews, 4.9★), The Jewelers Coin & Loan Co. (275 reviews, 4.8★) and Bill's Music Center (103 reviews, 4.8★). 9 of the 10 are listed only for instruments. The other one is also listed for cameras, game consoles, tablets, gold and jewelry and sneakers.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 10 Boston buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 10 Boston buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

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Bucket List Guitars
Certified Trade Into Cash partner · Ships nationwide
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 10 Boston buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 10 Boston buyers are listed for Studio Equipment. 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 studio equipment 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
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Guitars

All 10 Boston buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 10 Boston 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 10 Boston buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 10 Boston 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.

Boston instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Boston?

Quincy: The Jewelers Coin & Loan Co. (5.7 mi); Brookline: Von Huene Workshop Inc (6.0 mi); Cambridge: Guitar Stop ® (6.1 mi); Saugus: Play Music (7.6 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Boston on a Sunday?

None of the 8 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday. Music & Arts stays open until 8pm or later on weekdays.

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.