Raleigh, NC · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Raleigh

6 local buyers across Raleigh — including SweeneyBrass Repair, Guru Guitars and Azure Violins — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 804 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Raleigh — closest is 2 mi

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Azure Violins
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (19)
Mon–Thu 3pm–7pm · Fri Closed · Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
2409 Crabtree Blvd STE 119, Raleigh, NC 27604
3 mi away
Leechford Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (4)
216 E Chatham St #101, Cary, NC 27511
8 mi away
Music & Arts
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.2 (133)
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
426 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518
7 mi away
SweeneyBrass Repair
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (115)
1520-1 Brookside Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
2 mi away
Guru Guitars
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (480)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
809 Mt Vernon Rd STE 102, Raleigh, NC 27607
5 mi away
Music & Arts
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.2 (53)
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
5950 Poyner Village Pkwy F101, Raleigh, NC 27616
5 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 Raleigh’s 6 instrument buyers are

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

Raleigh, within 5 mi of the center 3
  • SweeneyBrass Repair 2.5 mi · 5★ (115)
  • Azure Violins 3.4 mi · 4.8★ (19)
  • Music & Arts (Poyner Village Pkwy F101) 4.6 mi · 4.2★ (53)
Raleigh, 5 mi or more from the center 1
  • Guru Guitars 5.3 mi · 4.8★ (480)
Cary 2
  • Music & Arts (Cary) 7.2 mi · 4.2★ (133)
  • Leechford Music 8.2 mi · 5★ (4)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 4 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Azure Violins10am–5pm
2open until 8pm or later
  • Music & Arts (Poyner Village Pkwy F101)until 8pm
  • Music & Arts (Cary)until 8pm
Who’s buying

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

4 independent2 Music & Arts

The most-reviewed independent shops are Guru Guitars (480 reviews, 4.8★), SweeneyBrass Repair (115 reviews, 5★) and Azure Violins (19 reviews, 4.8★). All 6 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 6 Raleigh buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 6 Raleigh 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 6 Raleigh buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 6 Raleigh 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.
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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Guitars

All 6 Raleigh buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 6 Raleigh 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 6 Raleigh buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 6 Raleigh 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.

Raleigh instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Raleigh?

Raleigh, within 5 mi of the center: SweeneyBrass Repair (2.5 mi), Azure Violins (3.4 mi) and Music & Arts (Poyner Village Pkwy F101) (4.6 mi); Raleigh, 5 mi or more from the center: Guru Guitars (5.3 mi); Cary: Music & Arts (Cary) (7.2 mi) and Leechford Music (8.2 mi).

Who buys instruments in Raleigh on a Sunday?

1 of the 4 with a full week of posted hours: Azure Violins (10am–5pm).

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.