Monterey, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Monterey

Downtown Book & Sound, the local buyer serving Monterey, pays cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 137 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Monterey, Salinas, Carmel, Carmel By The Sea, Marina, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and more

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What are you selling?

1 local buyer in Monterey · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Monterey — closest is 14 mi

Downtown Book & Sound
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (137)
Mon 12pm–7pm · Tue–Wed Closed · Thu 12pm–7pm · Fri 12pm–8pm · Sat 11am–7pm · Sun 12pm–7pm
213 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
14 mi away

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Where they are

Where Monterey’s 1 instrument buyers are

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

Salinas 1
  • Downtown Book & Sound 13.6 mi · 4.8★ (137)
By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 1 Monterey buyers list each type.

Microphones

Downtown Book & Sound is listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
Sell by mail — free shipping, no meetup needed
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Bucket List Guitars
Certified Trade Into Cash partner · Ships nationwide
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

Downtown Book & Sound is listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

Downtown Book & Sound is 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

Downtown Book & Sound is listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

Downtown Book & Sound is 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
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Amplifiers

Downtown Book & Sound is listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

Downtown Book & Sound is 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.

Monterey instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Monterey?

Salinas: Downtown Book & Sound (13.6 mi).

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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