New Haven, CT · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in New Haven

3 local buyers across New Haven — including A Sound Choice, JC Music and Music Center of North Haven Llc — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.6★ across 175 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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What are you selling?

3 local buyers in New Haven · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to New Haven — closest is 6 mi

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Music Center of North Haven Llc
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (50)
Mon–Wed 12pm–7pm · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 9am–1pm · Sun Closed
473 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
6 mi away
A Sound Choice
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (55)
Mon Closed · Tue–Wed 10am–6pm · Thu 10am–5:30pm · Fri 10:30am–5:30pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun Closed
267 E Main St UNIT 3, Branford, CT 06405
7 mi away
JC Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (70)
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm · Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
529 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
17 mi away

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 New Haven’s 3 instrument buyers are

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

North Haven 1
  • Music Center of North Haven Llc 6.0 mi · 4.4★ (50)
Branford 1
  • A Sound Choice 6.9 mi · 4.8★ (55)
Meriden 1
  • JC Music 16.8 mi · 4.7★ (70)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 3 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open by 9am
  • Music Center of North Haven Llcfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

3 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are JC Music (70 reviews, 4.7★), A Sound Choice (55 reviews, 4.8★) and Music Center of North Haven Llc (50 reviews, 4.4★). All 3 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 3 New Haven buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 3 New Haven 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 3 New Haven buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 3 New Haven 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
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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Guitars

All 3 New Haven buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 3 New Haven 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 3 New Haven buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 3 New Haven 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.

New Haven instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in New Haven?

North Haven: Music Center of North Haven Llc (6.0 mi); Branford: A Sound Choice (6.9 mi); Meriden: JC Music (16.8 mi).

Who buys instruments in New Haven on a Sunday?

None of the 3 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday.

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.