Here are the best places to sell musical instruments, depending on how fast you want to sell and how much effort you want to put in.

Good places to sell

  • Reverb for most music gear and instruments, especially if you want a buyer who understands the market. It’s built for used music equipment and lets you list gear online.
  • eBay if you want a large audience and don’t mind handling shipping, fees, and messaging.
  • Facebook Marketplace if you want local pickup and a faster, simpler sale.
  • Gumtree / Craigslist / OfferUp if you want to sell locally and avoid shipping.
  • Guitar Center / local music stores / trade-in shops if you want a quick sale and are okay getting less than private-sale value.
  • Sweetwater Gear Exchange if you want a musician-focused marketplace with no commission listed on its gear exchange page.
  • Music Go Round / consignment shops if you want a store to handle part of the process for you.

Best option by goal

  • Highest price: private sale on Reverb, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace.
  • Fastest sale: trade-in or direct buy from a music store.
  • Least hassle: local marketplace pickup or a store buyback.
  • Best for bulky items: local sale, since amps, keyboards, and drum gear can be expensive to ship.

What to do before selling

  • Clean the instrument and take clear photos.
  • Check the model name and condition.
  • Compare prices for the same item before listing.
  • Include accessories if they help the sale, like cases, stands, or power supplies.
  • Be careful with meeting buyers locally; use public places and safe payment methods.

Practical pick

If you want the simplest answer: Reverb for value, Facebook Marketplace for local speed, and a music store trade-in for convenience. Reverb is specifically built for selling used music gear, and store trade-ins are usually the easiest but pay less.

Source note

Musicians’ Union says dedicated online sites are popular for used instrument sales, and mentions Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree among common options.