San Jose, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in San Jose

7 local buyers across San Jose — including West Valley Music, Music Village and Guitar Showcase — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.6★ across 1,713 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving San Jose, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Campbell, Coyote, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and more

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

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to San Jose — closest is 7 mi

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Guitar Showcase

Free quote · No obligation

★ 4.7 (161)

Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed

3058 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

7 mi away

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The Starving Musician - SANTA CLARA

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★ 4.6 (914)

Mon–Fri 11am–7pm · Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed

3939 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

9 mi away

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Exploring Music

Free quote · No obligation

★ 4.5 (44)

Mon–Tue Closed · Wed–Fri 3:30pm–7:30pm · Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 10am–6pm

1608 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129

12 mi away

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Park Avenue Music Center

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★ 4.1 (56)

Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed

1717 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

7 mi away

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Music Exchange | Piano Store in San Jose, CA

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★ 4.1 (93)

Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed

861 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128

8 mi away

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West Valley Music

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★ 4.8 (325)

Mon–Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–5:30pm · Sun Closed

300 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

16 mi away

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Where they are

Where San Jose’s 7 instrument buyers are

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

San Jose, 5 mi or more from the center 5

Park Avenue Music Center 6.6 mi · 4.1★ (56)
Music Village 6.7 mi · 4.8★ (120)
Guitar Showcase 7.2 mi · 4.7★ (161)
Music Exchange 7.5 mi · 4.1★ (93)
Exploring Music 12.0 mi · 4.5★ (44)

Santa Clara 1

The Starving Musician 8.8 mi · 4.6★ (914)

Mountain View 1

West Valley Music 15.7 mi · 4.8★ (325)

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.

1open Sunday

Exploring Music10am–6pm

1open until 8pm or later

Music Villageuntil 8pm

Who’s buying

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

7 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are The Starving Musician (914 reviews, 4.6★), West Valley Music (325 reviews, 4.8★) and Guitar Showcase (161 reviews, 4.7★). All 7 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 7 San Jose buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 7 San Jose 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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Drums

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

Studio Equipment

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

Pedals

All 7 San Jose 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.

Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check

Amplifiers

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

Band Instruments

All 7 San Jose 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 Jose instrument buyers: questions

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

San Jose, 5 mi or more from the center: Park Avenue Music Center (6.6 mi), Music Village (6.7 mi), Guitar Showcase (7.2 mi) and 2 more; Santa Clara: The Starving Musician (8.8 mi); Mountain View: West Valley Music (15.7 mi).

Who buys instruments in San Jose on a Sunday?

1 of the 7 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.

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Not selling musical instruments?

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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in San Jose

What are you selling?

Sell Microphones

Sell Drums

Sell Studio Equipment

Sell Guitars

Sell Pedals

Sell Amplifiers

Sell Band Instruments

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to San Jose — closest is 7 mi

Where San Jose’s 7 instrument buyers are

Weekend and evening hours

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

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Microphones

Drums

Studio Equipment

Guitars

Pedals

Amplifiers

Band Instruments

Before you go

San Jose instrument buyers: questions

Selling musical instruments near San Jose?

Not selling musical instruments?