Waterloo, IA · Musical Instruments

Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Waterloo

2 local buyers across Waterloo — including West Music Cedar Falls and Tenor Madness — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.5★ across 114 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Buckingham, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson and more

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What are you selling?

2 local buyers in Waterloo · 7 instrument types · tap one to see who buys it.

Local Buyers — Nearest buyers to Waterloo — closest is 4 mi

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Tenor Madness
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (42)
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
2855 Deere Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 mi away
West Music Cedar Falls
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (72)
Mon–Thu 11am–8pm · Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
4 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 Waterloo’s 2 instrument buyers are

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

Waterloo, within 5 mi of the center 1
  • Tenor Madness 3.6 mi · 4.4★ (42)
Cedar Falls 1
  • West Music Cedar Falls 4.4 mi · 4.5★ (72)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 2 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open until 8pm or later
  • West Music Cedar Fallsuntil 8pm
1open by 9am
  • Tenor Madnessfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

2 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are West Music Cedar Falls (72 reviews, 4.5★) and Tenor Madness (42 reviews, 4.4★). All 2 are listed only for instruments.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 2 Waterloo buyers list each type.

Microphones

All 2 Waterloo buyers are listed for Microphones. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Mail-In Option
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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 2 Waterloo buyers are listed for Drums. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Studio Equipment

All 2 Waterloo 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
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Ship Free
Prepaid label. Box it up and drop off.
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Guitars

All 2 Waterloo buyers are listed for Guitars. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Pedals

All 2 Waterloo 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 2 Waterloo buyers are listed for Amplifiers. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Band Instruments

All 2 Waterloo 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.

Waterloo instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Waterloo?

Waterloo, within 5 mi of the center: Tenor Madness (3.6 mi); Cedar Falls: West Music Cedar Falls (4.4 mi).

Who buys instruments in Waterloo on a Sunday?

None of the 2 buyers with a full week of posted hours opens on Sunday. West Music Cedar Falls stays open until 8pm or later on weekdays.

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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