Vintage and boutique instruments can be worth a lot of money — but only at the right shop. A 1970s Fender or Gibson can easily clear four figures. Always get an appraisal from someone who specializes in musical instruments before accepting an offer.
California pawn law basics: max rate 2.5%–3% per month (sliding scale) · minimum redemption 4 months. Confirm with the California Department of Justice.
Showing the 20 highest-rated shops in California that specialize in guitars & instruments.
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.
Bakersfield's premier multi-location pawn group with three stores (Union Ave, Niles St, Rosedale Hwy) specializing in luxury watches, gold, silver, and musical equipment at top appraisal prices.
San Diego's highly-rated independent pawn shop with multiple locations, known for friendly staff and fair prices on electronics, jewelry, and tools.
A customer-focused Sacramento pawn shop with multiple locations, known for fair pricing, friendly staff, and a broad inventory spanning jewelry, electronics, and tools.
A trusted Mission District institution since 1994, Best Collateral is San Francisco's go-to neighborhood pawn shop for quick cash loans and fair appraisals on jewelry and electronics.
A California Pawnbrokers Association member serving San Jose's Rose Garden neighborhood for over 25 years, Buy Sell Loan is Silicon Valley's trusted neighborhood pawnbroker.
A second Sacramento Loyalty Pawn location on El Camino Avenue in the Arden-Arcade area, offering reliable pawn services and a well-curated pre-owned inventory.
Best Collateral in Oakland, California.
Bakersfield Pawn Shop in Bakersfield, California.
Rosedale Pawn in Bakersfield, California.
Quick Cash Pawn Shop in Bakersfield, California.
Capital City Loan & Jewelry in Sacramento, California.
North City Pawn in Sacramento, California.
Buy-Sell-Trade It All Guns Jewelry & Loan Co. in Sacramento, California.
Gold-N-Pawn in Sacramento, California.
Best Collateral in Sacramento, California.
Stockton Loan & Jewelry in Stockton, California.
Cassidy's Jewelry & Loan Company, Inc. in Stockton, California.
Pacific Loan Company in San Francisco, California.
A well-located East Hollywood pawn shop on Beverly Boulevard serving the diverse Los Angeles community with competitive loan rates and fair cash purchases.
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