SELL | TRADE | CONSIGN
SELL | TRADE | CONSIGN
We are a reputable and specialized retailer of high-end boutique and vintage guitars that caters to a discerning clientele of hobbyists, professional musicians, and collectors.
Decades of experience handling high-end and vintage instruments, knowledge of sales trends, and access to real-time market data enable our team to advise you on the best available options, whether this is your first time selling, or your 10th.
Our strong online presence and destination showroom allow us to reach a broad audience, helping us achieve faster - and greater - returns for our clients.
SELL
Whether you're interested in selling off your prized vintage collection, a single instrument, or simply want to sell your current instrument in order to downsize your collection, we can purchase your instrument(s) directly from you, at an agreed upon price.
We are especially interested in high-end and vintage instruments, and are available to travel to you for high value instruments.
TRADE
Trades towards in-stock instruments are a great option for those looking to upgrade their current instrument.
We access trade values on a case-by-case basis, based on the instrument you're interested in, and the instrument you are offering.
CONSIGN
Why consign with us? Our high success rate speaks for itself—we find new homes for instruments quickly and efficiently.
We handle everything from evaluating the condition and preparing the instrument for sale to professional photography and detailed descriptions. With our industry-leading website, we reach a wide national and international audience.
You’ll earn 75% of the final sale price for items between $3,500 and $12,500, with special rates available for higher-value pieces.
How It Works
1. Receive An Offer
After submitting your instrument(s) via our intake form, we will respond via email with an offer to purchase, consign, or explore a trade-in of your instrument(s).
2. SHIP Your Instrument
Once an offer is accepted, if necessary, carefully box your instrument(s) and mail them to our showroom location. Local customers can deliver their instruement(s) to our showroom.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide shipping labels at this time.
3. SALE & PAYMENT
If we are purchasing your instrument(s) remotely, payments will be made within 7 days via check or immediately in our shop if you are local. Consignment payouts occur within a period of 30 days after the sale has been finalized.
REcent Vintage CONSIGNMENT SALE Highlights
1957 | Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Sold for $185,000 | 2024
1923 | Gibson F5 Lloyd Loar Signed
Sold for $130,000 | 2024
1924 | Gibson F5 Lloyd Loar Signed
Sold for $110,000 | 2024
1957 | Gibson Les Paul Standard
Sold for $150,000 | 2023
1924 | Gibson F5 Lloyd Loar Signed
Sold for $110,000 | 2023
1962 | Fender Stratocaster
Sold for $75,000 | 2023
1959 | Fender Stratocaster
Sold for $95,000 | 2023
1933 | Gibson Nick Lucas Special
Sold for $48,000 | 2023
1938 | Martin 000-28
Sold for $85,000 | 2022
1968 | Fender Telecaster
Sold for $20,000 | 2022
1941 | Martin D-45
Sold for $300,000 | 2021
1967 Gibson ES-335 & 1973 Fender Deluxe | Formally Owned By Rich Robinson
Sold for $11,550 | 2018-19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We accept a range of acoustic and electric guitar, amplifier, mandolin, and banjo brands and price points. Ultimately, we are seeking high quality instruments from every era that have a rich history and place in the arc of instrument making.
There are several factors that help to determine the value of an instrument, starting with its age and condition. In addition, we rely on our deep sales history and current market dynamics to help determine an accurate value.
If the decision is made to consign your instrument(s) with us, we will sell your instrument on your behalf within the range of acceptable prices that are determined at the start of your consignment.
Upon your instrument's finalized sale, a check for the final sale amount, less a 25% commission fee (unless a different rate was agreed upon at the start of the consignment), will be mailed to you within a 30 day period of the finalized sale's date.
The time it takes for an instrument to sell depends on a range of variables, however, the average time is about 3 months. Thanks to our established reputation in the music community, along with our daily website and showroom traffic, the time it takes for an instrument to sell can be quite a bit faster than expected.
No. In order to maximize your return, we only list items on our high-traffic website and in our showroom. We occasionally feature instruments in supplemental social media posts and email newsletters to our client base.
