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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in San Diego

10 local buyers across San Diego — including Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego, El Cajon Guitars and Music and Alan's Music Center Inc — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 959 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving San Diego, Escondido, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, La Mesa and more

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10 local buyers in San Diego · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Sell Microphones

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Sell Drums

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Sell Studio Equipment

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Sell Guitars

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Sell Pedals

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Sell Amplifiers

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Sell Band Instruments

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Local Buyers — 10 buyers in San Diego

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Carlsbad Village Music
Carlsbad Village Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (69)
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun 11am–4pm
505 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
27 mi away
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B&H Music
B&H Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (49)
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm · Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 11am–4pm · Sun Closed
354 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
22 mi away
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American Music Store
American Music Store
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (37)
Mon–Fri 11am–7pm · Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
1279 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
18 mi away
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Music Store Live
Music Store Live
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (37)
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 11am–4:30pm
300 W 28th St Ste #102, National City, CA 91950
11 mi away
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Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego
Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (46)
Mon–Tue 11am–6pm · Wed Closed · Thu–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste F, San Diego, CA 92111
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Greene Music
Greene Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (173)
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
7480 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
5 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 San Diego’s 10 instrument buyers are

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

San Diego, within 5 mi of the center 2
  • Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego 1.5 mi · 5★ (46)
  • Greene Music 4.8 mi · 4.7★ (173)
La Mesa 1
  • Alan's Music Center Inc 7.8 mi · 4.8★ (348)
El Cajon 1
  • El Cajon Guitars and Music 9.0 mi · 4.9★ (67)
National City 1
  • Music Store Live 11.0 mi · 4.5★ (37)
Chula Vista 1
  • Harper's Music Store 13.0 mi · 4.6★ (132)
Encinitas 1
  • American Music Store 17.5 mi · 4.4★ (37)
Escondido 2
  • B&H Music 21.6 mi · 4.8★ (49)
  • Guitar Lessons With Joseph 21.6 mi · 5★ (1)
Carlsbad 1
  • Carlsbad Village Music 26.8 mi · 4.7★ (69)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 9 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

3open Sunday
  • Music Store Live11am–4:30pm
  • Harper's Music Store11am–6pm
  • Carlsbad Village Music11am–4pm
1open until 8pm or later
  • Guitar Lessons With Josephuntil midnight
1open by 9am
  • Guitar Lessons With Josephfrom midnight
Who’s buying

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

10 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Alan's Music Center Inc (348 reviews, 4.8★), Greene Music (173 reviews, 4.7★) and Harper's Music Store (132 reviews, 4.6★). All 10 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 10 San Diego buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 10 San Diego 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 10 San Diego buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 10 San Diego 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 10 San Diego buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 10 San Diego 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 10 San Diego buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 10 San Diego 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.

San Diego instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in San Diego?

San Diego, within 5 mi of the center: Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego (1.5 mi) and Greene Music (4.8 mi); La Mesa: Alan's Music Center Inc (7.8 mi); El Cajon: El Cajon Guitars and Music (9.0 mi); National City: Music Store Live (11.0 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.

Who buys instruments in San Diego on a Sunday?

3 of the 9 with a full week of posted hours: Music Store Live (11am–4:30pm), Harper's Music Store (11am–6pm) and Carlsbad Village Music (11am–4pm).

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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