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Old Town Music

4.6 ★★★★★ 428 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Portland, Oregon

Buys used gear Vintage specialist

Music store specializing in used guitars, basses & drums plus gear & instrument repairs.

Plan your visit

  • Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
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  • Phone (503) 295-6808
  • Website oldtownmusicportland.com

Hours

Monday 11 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Old Town Music, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

“I’m into vintage acoustic guitars and they always have at least one of everything I could imagine.”

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🔊 Amps & Pedals 8 mentions

“Showed me how to adjust string height, then proceeded to explain and demonstrate the different effects from different picks for my daughter.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“I’m into vintage acoustic guitars and they always have at least one of everything I could imagine.”

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♻️ Used Gear 7 mentions

“If you are looking for a welcoming place to get a high quality used instruments this is the place to go.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk

“I just bought the most amazing banjo at Old Town Music.”

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🥁 Drums & Percussion 2 mentions

“While they mostly specialize in guitars—with a fantastic variety to choose from—they do carry some drum essentials like sticks.”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 428 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🤝 fair trade-in offers 2 mentions

“Got a sweet guitar strap used for 15 bucks this time, bought my last guitar here as well.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 8 mentions

“The store owner was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to answer and very nice!”

😊 friendly staff 4 mentions

“The store owner was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to answer and very nice!”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“This shop is fantastic if you're looking to get a good deal on a used guitar/bass/amp etc.”

From the reviews

Staff is super helpful, nice inventory of new and used instruments, mostly guitars. Got a sweet guitar strap used for 15 bucks this time, bought my last guitar here as well. Worth a visit!

★★★★★ — Colin, Jul 2023

Really outstanding styles and colours.. Lots of room to look at things hanging. Knowledge staff.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Mar 2018

Today, Hilton Music Center in New York received a call from a customer who had purchased a guitar from us in Portland, Oregon. As a new player, he wasn't sure, but noticed some buzzing on the neck of his instrument.

★★★★★ — Hilton, Jan 2025

Amazing Variety & Outstanding Customer Service!” I had an excellent experience at this guitar shop! They have an incredible variety of guitars and accessories to suit every style and budget. The store owner was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to answer and very nice!

★★★★★ — A, Aug 2025

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Selling or trading gear at Old Town Music

Old Town Music comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.

Check trade-in info on their site

Where to find Old Town Music

55 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR97214

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.