Philadelphia, PA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Philadelphia

9 local buyers across Philadelphia (Philly) — including The Laboratory, A & G Music Center and Strung Up — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 714 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Philadelphia, Blackwood, Collingswood, Conshohocken, Drexel Hill, Abington, Ardmore and more

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Local Buyers — 9 buyers in Philadelphia

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Vintage Instruments, Inc.
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★ 4.3 (75)
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
507 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
5 mi away
A & G Music Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (90)
Mon–Thu 11am–8pm · Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 11am–5pm · Sun Closed
3020 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
10 mi away
Bluebond Guitars
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (64)
1524 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
4 mi away
Collingswood Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (51)
9 Lincoln Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
7 mi away
Music & Arts
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★ 4.0 (43)
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
201 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428
10 mi away
Strung Up
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (8)
Mon Closed · Tue–Sun 11am–7pm
3150 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2 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 Philadelphia’s 9 instrument buyers are

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

Philadelphia, within 5 mi of the center 5
  • Centro Musical 1.2 mi · 4.8★ (128)
  • Strung Up 2.5 mi · 5★ (8)
  • Bluebond Guitars 4.5 mi · 4.6★ (64)
  • Vintage Instruments, Inc. 4.8 mi · 4.3★ (75)
  • South Street Sounds 4.9 mi · 4.7★ (129)
Collingswood 1
  • Collingswood Music 7.2 mi · 4.9★ (51)
Drexel Hill 1
  • A & G Music Center 9.9 mi · 5★ (90)
Conshohocken 1
  • Music & Arts 10.4 mi · 4★ (43)
Blackwood 1
  • The Laboratory 12.7 mi · 5★ (126)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 6 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

2open Sunday
  • Strung Up11am–7pm
  • The Laboratory11am–3pm
3open until 8pm or later
  • A & G Music Centeruntil 8pm
  • Music & Artsuntil 8pm
  • The Laboratoryuntil 8pm
Who’s buying

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

8 independent1 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are South Street Sounds (129 reviews, 4.7★), Centro Musical (128 reviews, 4.8★) and The Laboratory (126 reviews, 5★). All 9 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 9 Philadelphia buyers list each type.

Microphones

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

Studio Equipment

All 9 Philadelphia 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.
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Guitars

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

Pedals

All 9 Philadelphia 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
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Amplifiers

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

Band Instruments

All 9 Philadelphia 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.

Philadelphia instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia, within 5 mi of the center: Centro Musical (1.2 mi), Strung Up (2.5 mi), Bluebond Guitars (4.5 mi) and 2 more; Collingswood: Collingswood Music (7.2 mi); Drexel Hill: A & G Music Center (9.9 mi); Conshohocken: Music & Arts (10.4 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Philadelphia on a Sunday?

2 of the 6 with a full week of posted hours: Strung Up (11am–7pm) and The Laboratory (11am–3pm).

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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