Family-Owned Since 1976
Family-Owned Since 1976
Demand for pre-loved USA-made guitars is at a high. We're offering exceptional trade values on your Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, and PRS instruments, plus a hand-picked selection of new guitars worthy of the upgrade.
Out of state? No problem. Our Virtual Bench Check trade evaluation runs over Zoom. A real number from a real player in 15 minutes. Bring it by the shop, or do it from your living room.
Three reasons now’s the moment to make the move.
Demand for pre-loved Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, and PRS is at a high. The guitar you set aside is likely worth more today than it was a year ago, so it goes further toward your next one.
That instrument sitting in its case isn’t doing anything in there. Its value can cover half, sometimes more, of the upgrade you’ve had your eye on, and financing handles the rest.
Family-owned since 1976, and everyone here gigs. You’ll get a straight number and the reason behind it, the way you’d want a friend who knows gear to call it.
USA-made instruments from the makers that hold their value. Both well-loved players and pristine collector pieces.
American-made and Custom Shop electrics, plus vintage USA models.
Player & collector gradeUSA electrics (Les Paul, ES, SG, Explorer), Custom Shop, and vintage.
Player & collector gradeUSA acoustics (D-28, OM, HD-28, Authentic), plus vintage.
Player & collector gradeUSA acoustics (800 Series, Builder's Edition, Presentation).
Player & collector gradeUSA Core, McCarty, Custom 24, and Private Stock.
Player & collector gradeHave something that isn't on this list? Call us, and we'll tell you straight whether it's a fit.
(888) 794-8482 →A note on discipline: we don't accept budget starters, part-casters, off-brand imports, or anything that needs more work than it's worth. The campaign promises exceptional trade value, and we only promise that on instruments we can stand behind. The screening happens during your Bench Check, before any number is quoted, so you always get a straight answer.
Find out what yours is worth, then put it toward the upgrade you've been eyeing. Financing covers the rest.
Remote: Call us, and we'll set a 15-minute Zoom evaluation. Have 3 to 5 photos ready (front, back, headstock, hardware, and any wear) so the player can prep before the call.
Local: Walk into the shop with the guitar, no appointment needed. Call ahead to guarantee a player is on the bench when you arrive.
A player on staff walks through the instrument with you, on Zoom for remote or on the bench for walk-ins. We talk about what you're chasing next, and you get a real number on the spot.
No "we'll get back to you."
If you're in, we hold your trade-target guitar for 48 hours, send a prepaid shipping label (remote) or set up the hand-off (local), and line up financing for any gap.
Your new guitar ships with Player-Perfect™ Setup included.
Three partners cover the difference, so the guitar you've been thinking about for two years is finally in reach.
The heavy hitter. Up to 48 months on high-ticket purchases.
All-access revolving credit. Great for repeat customers.
Quick-checkout buy-now-pay-later. Lower friction for smaller gaps.
Financing options are walked through at the end of every Virtual Bench Check. See full financing details →
The thing most people worry about with a trade is getting lowballed. Here's how we keep it honest.
A working musician on staff evaluates your guitar and gives you the number. No anonymous desk, no formula nobody will explain.
We'd rather earn your next ten trades than win one. You get a number we can both stand behind, and we'll tell you why.
Fifteen minutes, remote or in-shop. No “we'll get back to you,” no waiting days to hear what it's worth.
Finding out what it's worth costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Like the number? Trade up. Don't? No hard feelings.
Fastest way to a number: call the shop. A player picks up, and you can start your Bench Check on the spot, remote over Zoom or walk it in.
☎ (888) 794-8482Or send your details
Prefer we reach out? Tell us what you've got and how to reach you, and a player will follow up to set up a quick call, usually a 15-minute Zoom. That's where we look the guitar over, give you a real number, and talk through your options. Free, and no obligation.
