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Sell Your Guitar or Musical Instrument for Cash in Waukegan

4 local buyers across Waukegan — including Hoffmann Strings Ltd, Classic Violins and Family Jewelry & Loan — pay cash for used musical instruments. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 877 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Waukegan, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Great Lakes, Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest and more

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

Sell Microphones

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Sell Drums

4 buyers →

Sell Studio Equipment

4 buyers →

Sell Guitars

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Sell Pedals

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Sell Amplifiers

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Sell Band Instruments

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Local Buyers — 4 buyers in Waukegan

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Classic Violins
Classic Violins
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (54)
Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 9am–3pm · Sun Closed
119 W Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
10 mi away
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A-major Music, Inc.
A-major Music, Inc.
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.5 (104)
Mon–Tue 10am–4pm · Wed Closed · Thu 10am–1pm · Fri–Sun Closed
1003 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Hoffmann Strings Ltd
Hoffmann Strings Ltd
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (266)
Mon 9am–5pm · Tue Closed · Wed–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–2pm · Sun 10:30am–4pm
16571 W Easton Ave, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
13 mi away
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Family Jewelry & Loan
Family Jewelry & Loan
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.8 (453)
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
422 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Where they are

Where Waukegan’s 4 instrument buyers are

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

Waukegan, within 5 mi of the center 2
  • Family Jewelry & Loan under 1 mi · 4.8★ (453)
  • A-major Music, Inc. 1.8 mi · 4.5★ (104)
Mundelein 1
  • Classic Violins 9.5 mi · 4.9★ (54)
Lincolnshire 1
  • Hoffmann Strings Ltd 12.6 mi · 4.9★ (266)
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
  • Hoffmann Strings Ltd10:30am–4pm
2open by 9am
  • Classic Violinsfrom 9am
  • Hoffmann Strings Ltdfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

4 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Family Jewelry & Loan (453 reviews, 4.8★), Hoffmann Strings Ltd (266 reviews, 4.9★) and A-major Music, Inc. (104 reviews, 4.5★). 3 of the 4 are listed only for instruments. The other one is also listed for cameras, computers and gold and jewelry.

By type

Instruments and gear: who takes what

Which of the 4 Waukegan buyers list each type.

Microphones

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

Studio Equipment

All 4 Waukegan 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.
Studio equipment in shipping box
Get a Quote
Free Shipping PayPal Venmo Check
Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Guitars

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

Pedals

All 4 Waukegan 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
Get a Quote
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Sponsored · Ships anywhere in the US

Amplifiers

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

Band Instruments

All 4 Waukegan 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.

Waukegan instrument buyers: questions

Where can I sell a guitar or instrument in Waukegan?

Waukegan, within 5 mi of the center: Family Jewelry & Loan (0.5 mi) and A-major Music, Inc. (1.8 mi); Mundelein: Classic Violins (9.5 mi); Lincolnshire: Hoffmann Strings Ltd (12.6 mi).

Who buys instruments in Waukegan on a Sunday?

1 of the 4 with a full week of posted hours: Hoffmann Strings Ltd (10:30am–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.

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