Minneapolis, MN · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Minneapolis

10 local buyers across Minneapolis (the Twin Cities) — including Stevie's Guitars - Guitars.net, Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co and Blackbird Music — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 1,878 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Local Buyers — 10 buyers in Minneapolis

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Groth Music Company
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★ 4.8 (729)
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
8056 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
7 mi away
Blackbird Music
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★ 4.9 (30)
Mon Closed · Tue–Thu 11am–6pm · Fri 11am–4pm · Sat 11am–2pm · Sun Closed
3445 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Heart of the City Music Factory
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★ 4.8 (123)
Mon–Sat 8am–12am · Sun 3pm–12am
2665 N 4th Ave Suite 211, Anoka, MN 55303
18 mi away
All Strings Attached
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★ 4.6 (108)
Mon Closed · Tue–Thu 10am–5pm · Fri–Sat 10am–4pm · Sun Closed
8224 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427
6 mi away
Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co
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★ 4.9 (52)
4309 E 54th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417
5 mi away
Twin Town Guitars
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★ 4.7 (316)
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm · Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
3400 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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 Minneapolis’s 10 instrument buyers are

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

Minneapolis, within 5 mi of the center 4
  • Twin Town Guitars 1.8 mi · 4.7★ (316)
  • Blackbird Music 1.9 mi · 4.9★ (30)
  • Midwest Musical Imports 2.7 mi · 4.7★ (129)
  • Vintage Strings & Musical Instrument Co 4.9 mi · 4.9★ (52)
St Paul 2
  • Vig Guitars 5.0 mi · 4.8★ (216)
  • Cadenza Music 5.1 mi · 4.7★ (54)
Golden Valley 1
  • All Strings Attached 5.7 mi · 4.6★ (108)
Bloomington 1
  • Groth Music Company 7.3 mi · 4.8★ (729)
Minneapolis, 5 mi or more from the center 1
  • Stevie's Guitars 8.1 mi · 4.9★ (121)
Anoka 1
  • Heart of the City Music Factory 17.7 mi · 4.8★ (123)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 9 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Heart of the City Music Factory3pm–midnight
3open until 8pm or later
  • Heart of the City Music Factoryuntil midnight
  • Cadenza Musicuntil 9pm
  • Twin Town Guitarsuntil 8pm
2open by 9am
  • Heart of the City Music Factoryfrom 8am
  • Midwest Musical Importsfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

10 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Groth Music Company (729 reviews, 4.8★), Twin Town Guitars (316 reviews, 4.7★) and Vig Guitars (216 reviews, 4.8★). All 10 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 10 Minneapolis buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 10 Minneapolis 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 10 Minneapolis buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 10 Minneapolis buyers are listed for Studio Equipment. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
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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
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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Guitars

All 10 Minneapolis buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 10 Minneapolis 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
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Amplifiers

All 10 Minneapolis buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 10 Minneapolis 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.

Minneapolis instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis, within 5 mi of the center: Twin Town Guitars (1.8 mi), Blackbird Music (1.9 mi), Midwest Musical Imports (2.7 mi) and 1 more; St Paul: Vig Guitars (5.0 mi) and Cadenza Music (5.1 mi); Golden Valley: All Strings Attached (5.7 mi); Bloomington: Groth Music Company (7.3 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Minneapolis on a Sunday?

1 of the 9 with a full week of posted hours: Heart of the City Music Factory (3pm–midnight).

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.