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WELCOME BACK RECORDS

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Buys used gear Vintage specialist

Relaxed, small store for new and used LPs, tapes and CDs featuring a selection of hi-fi gear.

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 (260) 755-3226
  • Website welcomebackrecords.com

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 12–4 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 WELCOME BACK RECORDS, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔊 Amps & Pedals 2 mentions

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🏆 Vintage & Rare 7 mentions

“Morrison also does repairs, service and takes time out of his day to respond to messages and give some great guidance when you're in the market for a new or vintage turntable.”

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♻️ Used Gear 5 mentions

“The best record prices in town, with some great genre variety and a steady stream of new & used arrivals.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 8 mentions

“Morrison also does repairs, service and takes time out of his day to respond to messages and give some great guidance when you're in the market for a new or vintage turntable.”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 76 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🤝 fair trade-in offers 2 mentions

“Morrison is a great dude, and gave me a very fair price for a portion of my collection when I moved.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“He sells vintage gear as well and will always share his expertise and knowledge with you to help you make a good quality decision on any item he has in the shop for sale.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“All the other staff was very friendly too.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“They are worth every penny spent for the repairs.”

From the reviews

I live in Kuna, Idaho and am the original owner of a Luxman RX-103 Receiver and a Luxman GX-101 Equalizer that I purchased 41 years ago. I listen a lot to LP Records. About 6 months ago when turned it on, I received a large feedback shorting sound and lost almost all of my inputs.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jan 2026

Picked up a very nice Pioneer SA 780, factory specs @ 65 watts per channel Benched at 80 watts!! Thanks!! If you're looking for good used vintage stereo equipment this is the place!!

★★★★★ — Mike, Jun 2023

I can't tell you how great it is to have a locally owned record store to crate dig at. Morrison and the entire staff are always so friendly and willing to help with some great finds. Also, I purchased a turntable from Morrison and it was VERY well priced and in excellent condition.

★★★★★ — Bearded_Wolverine, Dec 2024

I have been coming to welcome back records for a couple years now. And let me tell you the music selection is great, and they have an outstanding selection of HiFi equipment. But what really sets them apart is the people. From Morrison to the rest of the crew working to make the space welcoming, fun, and educational.

★★★★★ — Garret, May 2025

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Selling or trading gear at WELCOME BACK RECORDS

WELCOME BACK RECORDS 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 WELCOME BACK RECORDS

1611 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN46802

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