For as long as music has existed, students have been using second-hand instruments to learn how to play. Some instruments actually increase in value as time goes on. Whatever your reason for getting rid of your musical instrument, if it still works give someone else a chance to pick it up.

What about buying or repairing used musical instruments?

Many of these sites sell the used instruments as well. Buying from these locations is a great way to keep materials out of the landfill. Similarly, these locations may be able to repair your instrument. Contact the locations directly for information.

Where to go

• All of Santa Barbara County (3)

  • Craigslist —
  • E-Bay —
  • Junk Recyclers — 6520 Platt Avenue #650

• Santa Barbara Area (3)

  • Assistance League of Santa Barbara — 1259 Veronica Springs Rd
  • Goodwill Industries of Santa Barbara — 302 W. Carrillo St
  • Santa Barbara Thrifty Shopper Thrift Store — 609 E Haley St

• Goleta & UCSB Area (2)

  • Alpha Thrift Store — 5949 Hollister Ave
  • Alpha Thrift Store — 5624 Hollister Ave

• Santa Ynez Valley (4)

  • Buellton Senior Thrift Store c/o Buellton Senior Center — 56 West Highway 246
  • People Helping People Thrift Store — 545 North Alisal Road, Suite 102
  • People Helping People Thrift Store — 175 McMurray Road
  • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Treasures Thrift Store — 393 Alisal Road

• Lompoc Valley & VAFB (1)

  • Goodwill Industries Lompoc — 1009 North "H" Street

• Santa Maria Valley (5)

  • Goodwill Industries Orcutt — 3486 Orcutt Road
  • Goodwill Industries Retail Store — 1539 Stowell Center Plaza
  • Main Thrift Store — 215 West Main Street
  • New Image Thrift Store — 2512 South Broadway Street
  • VTC Enterprises Thrift Store — 2445 A Street

• Outside Santa Barbara County (1)

  • Craigslist —