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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Chicago

10 local buyers across Chicago — including Old Town School Music Store, Rattleback Records and Squeezebox Books & Music Inc — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 2,092 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Chicago, Evanston, Forest Park, Oak Park, Skokie, Blue Island, Bridgeview and more

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10 local buyers in Chicago · 7 device families · tap a device to see who buys it.

Sell Microphones

10 buyers →

Sell Drums

10 buyers →

Sell Studio Equipment

10 buyers →

Sell Guitars

10 buyers →

Sell Pedals

10 buyers →

Sell Amplifiers

10 buyers →

Sell Band Instruments

10 buyers →

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Chicago — closest is 5 mi

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Rattleback Records
Rattleback Records
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (277)
Mon–Sat 11am–7pm · Sun 11am–5pm
5405 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
9 mi away
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Squeezebox Books & Music Inc
Squeezebox Books & Music Inc
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (237)
743 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
13 mi away
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Old Town School Music Store
Old Town School Music Store
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (674)
Mon–Thu 11am–8pm · Fri–Sat 11am–5pm · Sun 11am–4pm
4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
8 mi away
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Evanston Band & Orchestra
Evanston Band & Orchestra
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.3 (66)
Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun Closed
4141 Main St, Skokie, IL 60076
13 mi away
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P
P M Woodwind Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (143)
Mon 11am–6pm · Tue–Wed 1pm–6pm · Thu 1pm–8pm · Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 11am–4pm · Sun Closed
822 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
12 mi away
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Kagan & Gaines Music Co., Inc
Kagan & Gaines Music Co., Inc
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (78)
Mon–Fri Closed · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed
7655 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
7 mi away
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Sell Your Microphones in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Microphones. Show the 10 Microphones buyers →

Mail-In Option
Sell by mail — free shipping, no meetup needed
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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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Tell us what you're selling and get a quote.
Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Sell Your Drums in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Drums. Show the 10 Drums buyers →

Sell Your Studio Equipment in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Studio Equipment. Show the 10 Studio Equipment buyers →

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
PayPal, Venmo, or check once reviewed.
Studio equipment in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Sell Your Guitars in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Guitars. Show the 10 Guitars buyers →

Sell Your Pedals in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Pedals. Show the 10 Pedals buyers →

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.
Guitar pedal in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Sell Your Amplifiers in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Amplifiers. Show the 10 Amplifiers buyers →

Sell Your Band Instruments in Chicago

All 10 Chicago buyers listed take Band Instruments. Show the 10 Band Instruments buyers →

Maximize Your Trade-In Value
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Clean your device thoroughly
Wipe the screen and keyboard. A clean device commands a higher price.
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Sign out of all accounts
Sign out of iCloud, deauthorize iTunes, and reset NVRAM before selling.
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Include original accessories
Original box, charger, and adapter can add value to your offer.
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Check battery cycle count
Lower cycle counts mean higher value. Check System Information → Power for your count.

Why Sell Locally in Chicago?

  • Same-day cash — 8 of the 8 Chicago buyers with posted hours are open today; walk in, get quoted, get paid.
  • Real competition — 10 Chicago buyers quote against each other; the top-rated, Old Town School Music Store, holds 4.8★ across 674 Google reviews.
  • Close by — Evolution Music is 5.2 mi from central Chicago, and 6 of 10 mapped buyers sit within 10 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions — Musical Instruments in Chicago

Where can I sell my instrument for cash in Chicago?

The 10 local buyers listed above pay cash for musical instruments in Chicago; Old Town School Music Store is the highest-rated (4.8★ over 674 Google reviews), and the closest to central Chicago is Evolution Music (5.2 mi).

How much can I get for my instrument?

It depends on make, model, and condition. Text Old Town School Music Store or any of the other 9 buyers above with the details for a quote.

Do you buy cracked or broken musical instruments in Chicago?

Yes — 10 Chicago buyers assess wear, damage, or cosmetic issues in hand. The nearest listed buyer, Evolution Music, is 5.2 mi from central Chicago.

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