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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Palo Alto

9 local buyers across Palo Alto — including Santa Clara Music Lessons at Your Home | Piano, Voice & Guitar, Gryphon Stringed Instruments and West Valley Music — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 2,279 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Palo Alto, San Jose, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, La Honda and more

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9 local buyers in Palo Alto · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Sell Microphones

9 buyers →

Sell Drums

9 buyers →

Sell Studio Equipment

9 buyers →

Sell Guitars

9 buyers →

Sell Pedals

9 buyers →

Sell Amplifiers

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Sell Band Instruments

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Local Buyers — 9 buyers in Palo Alto

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Santa Clara Music Lessons at Your Home | Piano, Voice & Guitar
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (17)
Mon–Sun 12am–11:59pm
942 Ponderosa Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
8 mi away
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Exploring Music
Exploring Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (44)
Mon–Tue Closed · Wed–Fri 3:30pm–7:30pm · Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 10am–6pm
1608 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
9 mi away
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Gryphon Stringed Instruments
Gryphon Stringed Instruments
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (549)
Mon Closed · Tue–Sat 10:30am–6pm · Sun Closed
211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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The Starving Musician - SANTA CLARA
The Starving Musician - SANTA CLARA
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (914)
Mon–Fri 11am–7pm · Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
3939 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
11 mi away
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Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Jose, CA
Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Jose, CA
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.1 (93)
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
861 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
12 mi away
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Park Avenue Music Center
Park Avenue Music Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.1 (56)
Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed
1717 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
13 mi away
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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 Palo Alto’s 9 instrument buyers are

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

Palo Alto, within 5 mi of the center 1
  • Gryphon Stringed Instruments 1.7 mi · 4.8★ (549)
Mountain View 1
  • West Valley Music 3.7 mi · 4.8★ (325)
Sunnyvale 1
  • Santa Clara Music Lessons at Your Home 7.7 mi · 5★ (17)
San Jose 5
  • Exploring Music 9.3 mi · 4.5★ (44)
  • Music Exchange 12.1 mi · 4.1★ (93)
  • Park Avenue Music Center 12.8 mi · 4.1★ (56)
  • Guitar Showcase 14.3 mi · 4.7★ (161)
  • Music Village 14.6 mi · 4.8★ (120)
Santa Clara 1
  • The Starving Musician 10.7 mi · 4.6★ (914)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 8 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Exploring Music10am–6pm
1open until 8pm or later
  • Music Villageuntil 8pm
Who’s buying

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

9 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are The Starving Musician (914 reviews, 4.6★), Gryphon Stringed Instruments (549 reviews, 4.8★) and West Valley Music (325 reviews, 4.8★). All 9 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 9 Palo Alto buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 9 Palo Alto buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
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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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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Microphone in shipping box
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Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Drums

All 9 Palo Alto buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 9 Palo Alto 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
PayPal, Venmo, or check once reviewed.
Studio equipment in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Guitars

All 9 Palo Alto buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 9 Palo Alto 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.
Guitar pedal in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Amplifiers

All 9 Palo Alto buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 9 Palo Alto 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.

Palo Alto instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto, within 5 mi of the center: Gryphon Stringed Instruments (1.7 mi); Mountain View: West Valley Music (3.7 mi); Sunnyvale: Santa Clara Music Lessons at Your Home (7.7 mi); San Jose: Exploring Music (9.3 mi), Music Exchange (12.1 mi), Park Avenue Music Center (12.8 mi) and 2 more. The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Palo Alto on a Sunday?

1 of the 8 with a full week of posted hours: Exploring Music (10am–6pm).

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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