Oakland, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Oakland

4 local buyers across Oakland — including Danville Music, Guitar Solo and Musician's Mall (Formerly Ali Akbar College Store) — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 332 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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4 local buyers in Oakland · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Oakland — closest is 7 mi

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Guitar Solo
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (112)
Mon–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
230 Townsend Street between 3rd &, 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
9 mi away
Danville Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (110)
Mon–Fri 11am–7pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
115 Town and Country Dr E, Danville, CA 94526
14 mi away
Musician's Mall (Formerly Ali Akbar College Store)
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (62)
2111 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
7 mi away
Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Francisco, CA
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (48)
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
700 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
11 mi away

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Where they are

Where Oakland’s 4 instrument buyers are

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

Berkeley 1
  • Musician's Mall 7.0 mi · 4.7★ (62)
San Francisco 2
  • Guitar Solo 9.4 mi · 4.7★ (112)
  • Music Exchange 10.7 mi · 4.7★ (48)
Danville 1
  • Danville Music 14.5 mi · 4.9★ (110)
Who’s buying

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

4 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Guitar Solo (112 reviews, 4.7★), Danville Music (110 reviews, 4.9★) and Musician's Mall (62 reviews, 4.7★). All 4 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 4 Oakland buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 4 Oakland 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 4 Oakland buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 4 Oakland 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.
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Guitars

All 4 Oakland buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 4 Oakland 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.
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Amplifiers

All 4 Oakland buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 4 Oakland 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.

Oakland instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Oakland?

Berkeley: Musician's Mall (7.0 mi); San Francisco: Guitar Solo (9.4 mi) and Music Exchange (10.7 mi); Danville: Danville Music (14.5 mi).

Who buys instruments in Oakland 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.