Evanston, IL · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Evanston

6 local buyers across Evanston — including Old Town School Music Store, Squeezebox Books & Music Inc and P M Woodwind Repair — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 1,441 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Evanston Band & Orchestra

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★ 4.3 (66)

Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun Closed

4141 Main St, Skokie, IL 60076

2 mi away

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P M Woodwind Repair

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★ 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

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Squeezebox Books & Music Inc

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★ 4.8 (237)

743 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

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Old Town School Music Store

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★ 4.8 (674)

Mon–Thu 11am–8pm · Fri–Sat 11am–5pm · Sun 11am–4pm

4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

6 mi away

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Evolution Music

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★ 4.6 (226)

Mon–Sat 11am–7pm · Sun Closed

2621 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

8 mi away

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Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.

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★ 4.7 (95)

Mon–Thu 12pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–6pm · Sat–Sun 10am–6pm

6749 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

3 mi away

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Where they are

Where Evanston’s 6 instrument buyers are

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

Evanston, within 5 mi of the center 2

Squeezebox Books & Music Inc 1.1 mi · 4.8★ (237)
P M Woodwind Repair 1.2 mi · 4.8★ (143)

Skokie 1

Evanston Band & Orchestra 2.1 mi · 4.3★ (66)

Chicago 3

Flatts and Sharpe Music Co. 3.4 mi · 4.7★ (95)
Old Town School Music Store 5.7 mi · 4.8★ (674)
Evolution Music 8.4 mi · 4.6★ (226)

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 Sunday

Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.10am–6pm
Old Town School Music Store11am–4pm

3open until 8pm or later

P M Woodwind Repairuntil 8pm
Flatts and Sharpe Music Co.until 8pm
Old Town School Music Storeuntil 8pm

Who’s buying

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

6 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Old Town School Music Store (674 reviews, 4.8★), Squeezebox Books & Music Inc (237 reviews, 4.8★) and Evolution Music (226 reviews, 4.6★). All 6 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 6 Evanston buyers list each type.

Microphones

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

Studio Equipment

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

Pedals

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

Band Instruments

All 6 Evanston 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.

Evanston instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Evanston?

Evanston, within 5 mi of the center: Squeezebox Books & Music Inc (1.1 mi) and P M Woodwind Repair (1.2 mi); Skokie: Evanston Band & Orchestra (2.1 mi); Chicago: Flatts and Sharpe Music Co. (3.4 mi), Old Town School Music Store (5.7 mi) and Evolution Music (8.4 mi).

Who buys instruments in Evanston on a Sunday?

2 of the 5 with a full week of posted hours: Flatts and Sharpe Music Co. (10am–6pm) and Old Town School Music Store (11am–4pm).

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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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Evanston

What are you selling?

Sell Microphones

Sell Drums

Sell Studio Equipment

Sell Guitars

Sell Pedals

Sell Amplifiers

Sell Band Instruments

Local Buyers — 6 buyers in Evanston

Where Evanston’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

Evanston instrument buyers: questions

Selling musical instruments near Evanston?

Not selling musical instruments?