Best Pawn Shops for Guitars & Musical Instruments

A pre-1980 Fender Stratocaster can be worth $3,000–$15,000. The wrong shop will pay you $200. These shops know vintage gear and have the customer base to resell it.

Last updated April 2026 · 8 shops · Sourced from public ratings

01
Anchorage, AK · Est. 2010

Alaska Fast Cash

★★★★⯨ 4.8 · 120 reviews

Family-owned and operated pawn shop on Tudor Road serving the Anchorage community with a bright, clean store and a reputation for fair appraisals on electronics, jewelry, and tools.

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02
Riverside, CA · Est. 2005

Jum-Pawn-It

★★★★⯨ 4.7 · 312 reviews

Riverside's highest-rated pawn shop and licensed FFL dealer, Jum-Pawn-It holds a 4.7-star rating with hundreds of reviews for honest service, competitive pricing, and quality merchandise.

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03
Sioux Falls, SD · Est. 2010

Great Plains Pawn

★★★★⯨ 4.7 · 210 reviews

The highest-rated pawn shop in the Sioux Falls area, Great Plains Pawn is known for affordable loan rates, friendly service, and a well-stocked inventory of firearms, electronics, and jewelry.

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04
Jersey City, NJ · Est. 1895

H. Schoenberg Pawnbrokers & Jewelers

★★★★⯨ 4.7 · 145 reviews

Jersey City's oldest pawn shop, open since 1895 and still family-operated, specializing in jewelry, gold, and musical instruments with 4-month low-interest loans in the McGinley Square neighborhood.

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Anchorage, AK · Est. 2012

Alaska Fast Cash Muldoon

★★★★⯨ 4.7 · 95 reviews

Alaska Fast Cash's Muldoon location offers the same family-owned pawn experience as Tudor, with fast cash loans and a clean, well-organized store on the east side of Anchorage.

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06
Tucson, AZ · Est. 2003

Casa Pawn

★★★★⯨ 4.6 · 290 reviews

Tucson's award-winning pawn shop, a perennial 'Best of Tucson' winner, known for professional service, fair valuations, and a welcoming environment for first-time pawners.

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07
Tigard, OR · Est. 2005

Tigard Pawn 4 More

★★★★⯨ 4.6 · 180 reviews

A highly regarded Portland-area pawn shop in Tigard with over 100 five-star Google reviews, known for honest dealing, broad selection, and efficient service.

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08
North Charleston, SC · Est. 1997

Mega Pawn

★★★★⯨ 4.6 · 173 reviews

A family-owned North Charleston institution with 25+ years serving the Lowcountry, Mega Pawn boasts a 4.6-star rating and specializes in firearms, jewelry, and electronics at competitive prices.

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