How much is my instrument worth on trade?
Trading In Your Gear at Faders Music/Ted Good Music
Trading in gear is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your setup without dealing with the hassle of selling privately.
We take guitars, amps, pedals, and other gear on trade regularly. Some customers trade toward their next guitar, others use it to simplify downsizing or clear out gear they're no longer using.
Either way, we try to keep the process straightforward and fair.
How Trade Values Work
Trade-in value is based on a combination of:
- Make, model, and condition
- Current market demand
- What similar gear is selling for
- Whether the item requires setup, repair, cleaning, or restringing
- How quickly we realistically expect it to sell
Like any used market, there's a difference between:
- private sale value
- trade-in value
- retail resale value
Selling privately will usually get you the most money — but it also comes with photos, listings, messages, negotiating, shipping, and meeting strangers.
Trading something in is faster, simpler, and lower risk.
Looking for a Trade Estimate?
Send us an email at info@faders.ca with:
- Make & model
- Serial number
- Approximate age
- A few photos
- Notes about condition or issues
- What you're hoping to trade toward
We'll give you a rough idea of trade value before you bring it in.
Final trade value is determined after the instrument has been inspected in person.