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Pawn musical instruments in Chicago: 4 musical instruments shops.

4musical instruments shops
4.1★avg rating
$30 to $4,000+typical loan
20% per month + feesIL max loan rate
Top picksHighest-rated of 4 musical instruments shops
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What gets the best offer

  • Vintage Fender, Gibson, Martin, and Taylor guitars
  • Pro-audio gear (mixers, monitors, condenser mics)
  • DJ equipment from Pioneer, Denon, Numark
  • Brass and woodwind instruments from Yamaha, Selmer, Bach

What to bring

  • Government photo ID
  • The original case, strap, picks, and cables
  • Any certificates of authenticity for vintage instruments
  • A working setup (intonated, clean strings, fresh batteries for electronics)

Brand and serial-number era drive value. A Made-in-USA Fender Strat from the 90s beats a 2024 Mexican-made one. Off-brand starter guitars and small practice amps pawn for under $50.

All 4 musical instruments pawn shops in Chicago, IL

Sorted by rating and review count. Each listing accepts musical instruments based on the shop's published specialties.

Chicago Pawners & Jewelers

4.5 · 320 reviews

One of Chicago's oldest and largest pawn shops, renowned for G.I.A.-certified diamonds, high cash payouts on gold and jewelry, and an in-house master jeweler for repairs.

jewelrydiamondselectronicsmusical instruments
(312) 738-1377 View details

A-Royal Pawn Shop

4.2 · 180 reviews

A trusted downtown Chicago pawn shop conveniently located in the Loop, offering competitive pawn loans and cash purchases on a wide variety of items from jewelry to electronics.

jewelryelectronicsmusical instrumentstools
(312) 427-6542 View details

EZPAWN

3.8 · 112 reviews

EZPAWN's Little Village location on Chicago's west side, offering quick pawn loans and a wide selection of pre-owned electronics, power tools, and instruments.

electronicsjewelrytoolsmusical instruments
(773) 522-9860 View details

EZPAWN

3.9 · 98 reviews

A Logan Square area EZPAWN location offering fast cash loans, pre-owned electronics, and a variety of merchandise at everyday low prices.

electronicsjewelrytoolsmusical instruments
(773) 278-3677 View details

16 more pawn shops in Chicago are not on this list. Some lend on musical instruments occasionally, others stick to other categories. See the full city directory to compare every option.

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Pawning musical instruments in Chicago, IL

How much can I get for musical instruments at a Chicago pawn shop?
Typical musical instruments loans in Chicago run $30 to $4,000+. The shop bases the offer on condition, brand, and resale demand. Brand and serial-number era drive value. A Made-in-USA Fender Strat from the 90s beats a 2024 Mexican-made one. Off-brand starter guitars and small practice amps pawn for under $50.
What do I need to pawn musical instruments in Chicago?
Bring a government photo ID and the item itself. For musical instruments, also bring: The original case, strap, picks, and cables, Any certificates of authenticity for vintage instruments, A working setup (intonated, clean strings, fresh batteries for electronics).
How many Chicago pawn shops accept musical instruments?
4 verified pawn shops in Chicago, IL list musical instruments as a specialty in our directory. The list above is sorted by customer rating and review count, with the highest-rated shops at the top.
What is the maximum pawn loan rate in Illinois?
Illinois caps pawn loan rates at 20% per month + fees. Minimum loan term: 30 days. Regulator: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.

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