San Marcos, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in San Marcos

4 local buyers across San Marcos — including B&H Music, Carlsbad Village Music and American Music Store — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 156 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas

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What are you selling?

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

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to San Marcos — closest is 5 mi

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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
5 mi away
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
8 mi away
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★ 5.0 (1)
Mon 10am–7pm · Tue 10pm–12am · Wed–Sat 12am–7pm · Sun Closed
354 E Grand Ave #1, Escondido, CA 92025
5 mi away
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
10 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 Marcos’s 4 instrument buyers are

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

Escondido 2
  • B&H Music 5.4 mi · 4.8★ (49)
  • Guitar Lessons With Joseph 5.4 mi · 5★ (1)
Encinitas 1
  • American Music Store 8.0 mi · 4.4★ (37)
Carlsbad 1
  • Carlsbad Village Music 10.5 mi · 4.7★ (69)
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
  • 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

4 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Carlsbad Village Music (69 reviews, 4.7★), B&H Music (49 reviews, 4.8★) and American Music Store (37 reviews, 4.4★). All 4 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 4 San Marcos buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 4 San Marcos buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

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Bucket List Guitars
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Drums

All 4 San Marcos buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 4 San Marcos buyers are listed for Studio Equipment. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
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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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Guitars

All 4 San Marcos buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 4 San Marcos 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
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Ship Free
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Amplifiers

All 4 San Marcos buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 4 San Marcos 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 Marcos instrument buyers: questions

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

Escondido: B&H Music (5.4 mi) and Guitar Lessons With Joseph (5.4 mi); Encinitas: American Music Store (8.0 mi); Carlsbad: Carlsbad Village Music (10.5 mi).

Who buys instruments in San Marcos on a Sunday?

1 of the 4 with a full week of posted hours: 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.