Elgin, IL · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Elgin

5 local buyers across Elgin — including Full Staff Music, Drugan's Drums and Guitars and EZ Jewelry & Loan — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 669 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Elgin, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park and more

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Local Buyers — 5 buyers in Elgin

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EZ Jewelry & Loan

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★ 4.7 (319)

Mon–Fri 9am–7pm · Sat 9am–6pm · Sun Closed

1460 Main Ln, Elgin, IL 60123

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Goodtime Music

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★ 4.7 (222)

Mon–Thu 12pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–7pm · Sat–Sun 11am–5pm

3 W Streamwood Blvd, Streamwood, IL 60107

8 mi away

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Music & Arts

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★ 4.4 (65)

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

1476 Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

15 mi away

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Drugan's Drums and Guitars

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★ 4.9 (44)

1577 S Cora St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

24 mi away

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Full Staff Music

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★ 5.0 (19)

Mon–Thu 12pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–5pm · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed

614 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174

9 mi away

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Where they are

Where Elgin’s 5 instrument buyers are

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

Elgin, within 5 mi of the center 1

EZ Jewelry & Loan 1.2 mi · 4.7★ (319)

Streamwood 1

Goodtime Music 8.1 mi · 4.7★ (222)

St. Charles 1

Full Staff Music 8.7 mi · 5★ (19)

Schaumburg 1

Music & Arts 14.6 mi · 4.4★ (65)

Des Plaines 1

Drugan's Drums and Guitars 23.5 mi · 4.9★ (44)

When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 4 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday

Goodtime Music11am–5pm

3open until 8pm or later

Goodtime Musicuntil 8pm
Full Staff Musicuntil 8pm
Music & Artsuntil 8pm

1open by 9am

EZ Jewelry & Loanfrom 9am

Who’s buying

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

4 independent1 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are EZ Jewelry & Loan (319 reviews, 4.7★), Goodtime Music (222 reviews, 4.7★) and Drugan's Drums and Guitars (44 reviews, 4.9★). 4 of the 5 are listed only for instruments. The other one is also listed for cameras, computers, tablets and gold and jewelry.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 5 Elgin buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 5 Elgin 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 5 Elgin buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 5 Elgin 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 5 Elgin buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 5 Elgin 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 5 Elgin buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 5 Elgin 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.

Elgin instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Elgin?

Elgin, within 5 mi of the center: EZ Jewelry & Loan (1.2 mi); Streamwood: Goodtime Music (8.1 mi); St. Charles: Full Staff Music (8.7 mi); Schaumburg: Music & Arts (14.6 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Elgin on a Sunday?

1 of the 4 with a full week of posted hours: Goodtime Music (11am–5pm).

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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Also Buying

Not selling musical instruments?

Local buyers in Elgin are also listed for these categories.

Cameras Cell Phones Smartwatches Computers Game Consoles Tablets Jewelry & Watches Clothing & Handbags Textbooks Sports Cards Collectible Card Games

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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Elgin

What are you selling?

Sell Microphones

Sell Drums

Sell Studio Equipment

Sell Guitars

Sell Pedals

Sell Amplifiers

Sell Band Instruments

Local Buyers — 5 buyers in Elgin

Where Elgin’s 5 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

Elgin instrument buyers: questions

Selling musical instruments near Elgin?

Not selling musical instruments?