Santa Clara, CA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Santa Clara

7 local buyers across Santa Clara — 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, Mountain View

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7 local buyers in Santa Clara · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Santa Clara — closest is 3 mi

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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
6 mi away
Park Avenue Music Center
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.1 (56)
Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed
1717 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
3 mi away
West Valley Music
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (325)
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–5:30pm · Sun Closed
300 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
6 mi away
Music Village
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (120)
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
2971 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
7 mi away
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
The Starving Musician - SANTA CLARA
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (914)
Mon–Fri 11am–7pm · Sat 11am–6pm · Sun Closed
3939 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
3 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 Santa Clara’s 7 instrument buyers are

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

Santa Clara, within 5 mi of the center 1
  • The Starving Musician 2.9 mi · 4.6★ (914)
San Jose 5
  • Park Avenue Music Center 3.2 mi · 4.1★ (56)
  • Music Exchange 3.8 mi · 4.1★ (93)
  • Exploring Music 6.0 mi · 4.5★ (44)
  • Guitar Showcase 6.9 mi · 4.7★ (161)
  • Music Village 7.0 mi · 4.8★ (120)
Mountain View 1
  • West Valley Music 6.2 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 Santa Clara buyers list each type.

Microphones

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

Studio Equipment

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

Pedals

All 7 Santa Clara 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.
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Amplifiers

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

Band Instruments

All 7 Santa Clara 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.

Santa Clara instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara, within 5 mi of the center: The Starving Musician (2.9 mi); San Jose: Park Avenue Music Center (3.2 mi), Music Exchange (3.8 mi), Exploring Music (6.0 mi) and 2 more; Mountain View: West Valley Music (6.2 mi).

Who buys instruments in Santa Clara 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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