Pittsburgh, PA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Pittsburgh

7 local buyers across Pittsburgh — including Brighton Music Center, Pittsburgh Guitars and Main Street Music & Sound — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 1,765 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Pittsburgh, Allison Park, Irwin, McKees Rocks, Ardara, Beallsville, Belle Vernon and more

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

Local Buyers — 7 buyers in Pittsburgh

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Brighton Music Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (733)
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
2110 Babcock Blvd #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
4 mi away
Pittsburgh Guitars
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (324)
Mon–Thu 11am–8pm · Fri–Sat 11am–5pm · Sun Closed
1305 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Main Street Music & Sound
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (159)
Mon–Thu 12pm–7pm · Fri 12pm–5pm · Sat 11am–4pm · Sun Closed
327 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642
16 mi away
Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (97)
Mon–Thu 10am–8pm · Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 10am–3pm · Sun Closed
4842 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101
9 mi away
Hollis & Germann Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (93)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed
4136 Library Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
6 mi away
Volkwein's Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (291)
Mon Closed · Tue–Thu 8:30am–5pm · Fri 10:30am–5pm · Sat 8:30am–5pm · Sun Closed
138 Industry Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
12 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 Pittsburgh’s 7 instrument buyers are

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

Pittsburgh, within 5 mi of the center 2
  • Pittsburgh Guitars 1.0 mi · 4.9★ (324)
  • Brighton Music Center 4.1 mi · 4.9★ (733)
McKees Rocks 1
  • Hollowood Music & Sound Inc 4.8 mi · 4.6★ (68)
Pittsburgh, 5 mi or more from the center 2
  • Hollis & Germann Music 6.4 mi · 4.9★ (93)
  • Volkwein's Music 12.1 mi · 4.5★ (291)
Allison Park 1
  • Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers 9.0 mi · 4.8★ (97)
Irwin 1
  • Main Street Music & Sound 15.8 mi · 4.9★ (159)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 7 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

2open until 8pm or later
  • Pittsburgh Guitarsuntil 8pm
  • Johnstonbaugh's Music Centersuntil 8pm
1open by 9am
  • Volkwein's Musicfrom 8:30am
Who’s buying

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

7 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Brighton Music Center (733 reviews, 4.9★), Pittsburgh Guitars (324 reviews, 4.9★) and Volkwein's Music (291 reviews, 4.5★). All 7 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 7 Pittsburgh buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 7 Pittsburgh 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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Drums

All 7 Pittsburgh buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 7 Pittsburgh 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
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Guitars

All 7 Pittsburgh buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 7 Pittsburgh 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
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Amplifiers

All 7 Pittsburgh buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 7 Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh, within 5 mi of the center: Pittsburgh Guitars (1.0 mi) and Brighton Music Center (4.1 mi); McKees Rocks: Hollowood Music & Sound Inc (4.8 mi); Pittsburgh, 5 mi or more from the center: Hollis & Germann Music (6.4 mi) and Volkwein's Music (12.1 mi); Allison Park: Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers (9.0 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in Pittsburgh on a Sunday?

None of the 7 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday. Pittsburgh Guitars and Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers stay open until 8pm or later on weekdays.

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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