San Francisco, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in San Francisco

6 local buyers across San Francisco (SF) — including Guitar Solo, Sunset Music and Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Francisco, CA — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.6★ across 362 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving San Francisco, Pacifica, Daly City

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

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to San Francisco — closest is 30 mi

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Guitar Solo
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (112)
Mon–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
230 Townsend Street between 3rd &, 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
35 mi away
Sunset Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (65)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
2311 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
30 mi away
Union Music Company
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (37)
Mon–Tue Closed · Wed–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
1710 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
34 mi away
Exploring Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (47)
Mon–Fri 2pm–8pm · Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
814 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
31 mi away
Manor Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.1 (53)
Mon–Wed Closed · Thu–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
460 Manor Plaza, Pacifica, CA 94044
30 mi away
Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Francisco, CA
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (48)
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
700 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
34 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 San Francisco’s 6 instrument buyers are

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

Pacifica 1
  • Manor Music 30.0 mi · 4.1★ (53)
San Francisco, 5 mi or more from the center 5
  • Sunset Music 30.1 mi · 4.7★ (65)
  • Exploring Music 31.1 mi · 4.6★ (47)
  • Union Music Company 33.5 mi · 4.5★ (37)
  • Music Exchange 33.6 mi · 4.7★ (48)
  • Guitar Solo 34.8 mi · 4.7★ (112)
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.

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

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

6 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Guitar Solo (112 reviews, 4.7★), Sunset Music (65 reviews, 4.7★) and Manor Music (53 reviews, 4.1★). All 6 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 6 San Francisco buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 6 San Francisco buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

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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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Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Drums

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

Studio Equipment

All 6 San Francisco 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.
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Guitars

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

Pedals

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

Band Instruments

All 6 San Francisco 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 Francisco instrument buyers: questions

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

Pacifica: Manor Music (30.0 mi); San Francisco, 5 mi or more from the center: Sunset Music (30.1 mi), Exploring Music (31.1 mi), Union Music Company (33.5 mi) and 2 more.

Who buys instruments in San Francisco on a Sunday?

1 of the 6 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.