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TheGuitarTrader
4.5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Asheville, North Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (828) 253-2003
- Website theguitartrader.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–4 PM |
| Thursday | 12–4 PM |
| Friday | 12–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I've bought a vintage MIJ Strat and acoustic guitar from here, both very cool and at a great price.”
“I've bought a vintage MIJ Strat and acoustic guitar from here, both very cool and at a great price.”
“The owner even offered to let my toddler play a set of bongos while we talked about guitars, amps, pedals, Asheville life, etc.”
“Also, I decided to follow them on Facebook and now I get to drool at the great vintage and new gear they are constantly putting on their shelves.”
“Went in to get rid of some beginner tier pieces not expecting a whole lot, but they offered to buy as part of a trade in.”
“Guitars are actually cleaned and set up, and there is a human who actually wants to help you buy gear.”
Brands they deal
What players say again and again
“Very personable and professional staff, clean facilities, not your normal pawn shop.”
“Guitars are actually cleaned and set up, and there is a human who actually wants to help you buy gear.”
“Went in to get rid of some beginner tier pieces not expecting a whole lot, but they offered to buy as part of a trade in.”
“It's great because you can actually put your hands on and inspect the gear before buying.”
“This place is great very friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
From the reviews
I was informed that I was their first in-person customer in 14 months, so they are now open for business after the pandemic. Gave me a really great deal on a vintage V1 Small Stone phaser.
This place is a little jewel so seriously, why go to a chain when you can get a PRISTINE guitar, for a better price right here in Asheville? But you better throw down quick. They had an Alvarez, beautiful inlay, just right. I left to think about it that night, and it was gone the next day.
I love the guitar trader. I have bought everything from stage lights to drums and cords and guitars and mics and recording equipment from them. I have purchased Venue DI's and pickups from them and even left my Martin there to get it set up.
Trustworthy business. I shipped Steven my guitar from Louisiana to North Carolina, with full faith in a piece for piece trade. I was completely satisfied with the transaction. Everything was as described. Communication was on point. He fairly assessed the value of my instrument.
Selling or trading gear at TheGuitarTrader
TheGuitarTrader 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.
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