How it works
How we value trades
WHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE TO TRADE WITH US
- Transparent, fair trade-in values
- Safe, structured process backed by a real Canadian music store
- No need to deal with private sales or online marketplaces
- Put your trade value directly toward your next guitar upgrade
Questions before getting started?
Contact us anytime — we’re happy to help.
What we accept
We’re currently focusing on guitar trade-ins, including:
- Electric guitars
- Acoustic guitars
- Bass guitars
At this time, our online trade program is limited to guitars only. We may expand into other types of gear in the future.
✔️ Most trade requests receive a response within 1 business day
If you're planning to use your trade toward a purchase, please contact us before placing your order so we can work out the details in advance.
FAQs
Trade values are based on the guitar’s condition, age, market demand, and current resale value.
Final trade value is confirmed once the guitar arrives and is inspected in person to ensure it matches the photos and description provided.
Once a trade value is agreed upon, we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label for your trade-in guitar. Shipping costs are deducted from the final trade value, and we cover shipping on your new guitar purchase.
If there are significant differences between the guitar received and the information provided, we’ll contact you to discuss adjusted trade value options before proceeding.
Yes — guitars purchased through the trade program are covered by our standard return policy unless otherwise noted.
Trading Gear Has Been Part of Our Business for Over 20 Years
We’ve been taking guitars and used gear on trade at our Brandon, Manitoba stores for decades — and now we’re making that same experience available across Canada. See below for our newest used arrivals