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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Des Moines

4 local buyers across Des Moines — including Professional Music Center, American Music Center and Uptempo Music — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 727 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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

Sell Microphones

4 buyers →

Sell Drums

4 buyers →

Sell Studio Equipment

4 buyers →

Sell Guitars

4 buyers →

Sell Pedals

4 buyers →

Sell Amplifiers

4 buyers →

Sell Band Instruments

4 buyers →

Local Buyers — 4 buyers in Des Moines

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Family Music Center-Miller Music
Family Music Center-Miller Music
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★ 4.4 (42)
4110 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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American Music Center
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★ 4.8 (81)
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm · Fri Closed · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed
1130 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
3 mi away
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Uptempo Music
Uptempo Music
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★ 4.7 (275)
Mon 9am–6pm · Tue 10am–7pm · Wed 9am–6pm · Thu 10am–7pm · Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
2714 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
5 mi away
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Professional Music Center
Professional Music Center
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★ 4.8 (329)
Mon–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
1710 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325
7 mi away
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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 Des Moines’s 4 instrument buyers are

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

Des Moines, within 5 mi of the center 3
  • Family Music Center-Miller Music 1.9 mi · 4.4★ (42)
  • American Music Center 3.2 mi · 4.8★ (81)
  • Uptempo Music 4.6 mi · 4.7★ (275)
Clive 1
  • Professional Music Center 6.9 mi · 4.8★ (329)
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 by 9am
  • Uptempo Musicfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

4 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Professional Music Center (329 reviews, 4.8★), Uptempo Music (275 reviews, 4.7★) and American Music Center (81 reviews, 4.8★). All 4 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 4 Des Moines buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 4 Des Moines 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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Microphone in shipping box
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Drums

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

Studio Equipment

All 4 Des Moines 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
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

Guitars

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

Pedals

All 4 Des Moines 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.
Guitar pedal in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Amplifiers

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

Band Instruments

All 4 Des Moines 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.

Des Moines instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Des Moines?

Des Moines, within 5 mi of the center: Family Music Center-Miller Music (1.9 mi), American Music Center (3.2 mi) and Uptempo Music (4.6 mi); Clive: Professional Music Center (6.9 mi).

Who buys instruments in Des Moines on a Sunday?

None of the 3 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday.

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.

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