Durham, NC · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Durham

6 local buyers across Durham — including Twin House Music, ‍Dr. Bass – String Instrument Repair, Rental & Sales and High Strung Violins & Guitars — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.6★ across 539 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Apex, Bahama, Butner, Chapel Hill and more

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‍Dr. Bass – String Instrument Repair, Rental & Sales

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★ 4.9 (28)

Mon–Fri 12pm–7pm · Sat 9am–4pm · Sun Closed

5441 Lumley Rd STE 104, Durham, NC 27703

3 mi away

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Leechford Music

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★ 5.0 (4)

216 E Chatham St #101, Cary, NC 27511

15 mi away

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Music & Arts

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★ 4.2 (133)

Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed

426 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518

18 mi away

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Twin House Music

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★ 4.9 (146)

Mon–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed

116 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

12 mi away

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High Strung Violins & Guitars

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★ 4.8 (139)

Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–3pm · Sun Closed

1805 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27705

2 mi away

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Music & Arts

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★ 4.0 (89)

Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed

3603 Witherspoon Blvd #112, Durham, NC 27707

5 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 Durham’s 6 instrument buyers are

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

Durham, within 5 mi of the center 2

High Strung Violins & Guitars 2.5 mi · 4.8★ (139)
‍Dr. Bass 3.0 mi · 4.9★ (28)

Durham, 5 mi or more from the center 1

Music & Arts (Witherspoon Blvd) 5.4 mi · 4★ (89)

Carrboro 1

Twin House Music 11.8 mi · 4.9★ (146)

Cary 2

Leechford Music 14.8 mi · 5★ (4)
Music & Arts (Cary) 17.6 mi · 4.2★ (133)

When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 5 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

2open until 8pm or later

Music & Arts (Witherspoon Blvd)until 8pm
Music & Arts (Cary)until 8pm

1open by 9am

‍Dr. Bassfrom 9am

Who’s buying

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

4 independent2 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are Twin House Music (146 reviews, 4.9★), High Strung Violins & Guitars (139 reviews, 4.8★) and ‍Dr. Bass (28 reviews, 4.9★). All 6 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 6 Durham buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 6 Durham 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 6 Durham buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 6 Durham 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.

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Guitars

All 6 Durham buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 6 Durham 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.

Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check

Amplifiers

All 6 Durham buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 6 Durham 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.

Durham instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Durham?

Durham, within 5 mi of the center: High Strung Violins & Guitars (2.5 mi) and ‍Dr. Bass (3.0 mi); Durham, 5 mi or more from the center: Music & Arts (Witherspoon Blvd) (5.4 mi); Carrboro: Twin House Music (11.8 mi); Cary: Leechford Music (14.8 mi) and Music & Arts (Cary) (17.6 mi).

Who buys instruments in Durham on a Sunday?

None of the 5 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday. Music & Arts (Witherspoon Blvd) and Music & Arts (Cary) stay 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.

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Not selling musical instruments?

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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Durham

What are you selling?

Sell Microphones

Sell Drums

Sell Studio Equipment

Sell Guitars

Sell Pedals

Sell Amplifiers

Sell Band Instruments

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Durham — closest is 2 mi

Where Durham’s 6 instrument buyers are

Weekend and evening hours

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

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Microphones

Drums

Studio Equipment

Guitars

Pedals

Amplifiers

Band Instruments

Before you go

Durham instrument buyers: questions

Selling musical instruments near Durham?

Not selling musical instruments?