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Let the music play on, play on, play on...
Musical instruments are often finely crafted and built to last through many jam sessions.
Even if the band broke up, keep the music playing by reselling your instrument.
Musical Instruments
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
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All of Santa Barbara County (3)
- Craigslist
- E-Bay
- Junk Recyclers — 6520 Platt Avenue #650
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Carpinteria Area (1)
- Catholic Charities — 941 Walnut Street
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Santa Barbara Area (3)
- Assistance League of Santa Barbara — 1259 Veronica Springs Rd
- Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. — 609 E Haley St
- Goodwill Industries of Santa Barbara — 302 W Carrillo St
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Goleta & UCSB Area (2)
- Alpha Thrift Store — 5949 Hollister Ave
- Alpha Thrift Store — 5624 Hollister Ave
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Santa Ynez Valley (4)
- Buellton Senior Thrift Store — 56 West Highway 246
- People Helping People Thrift Store — 1980 Old Mission Drive, Suite C2
- Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Treasures Thrift Store — 393 Alisal Road
- United Voluntary Services Thrift Shop — 3551 Sagunto
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Lompoc Valley & VAFB (5)
- Aid to Veterans — 423 W Ocean Ave
- Catholic Charities — 903 East Chestnut Street
- Goodwill Industries Lompoc — 1009 North "H" Street
- Second Time Around — 110 West Ocean Avenue
- Vocational Training Center Enterprises Thrift Store — 124 "I" Street
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Santa Maria Valley (5)
- Goodwill Industries Orcutt — 1108 East Clark Avenue
- Goodwill Industries Retail Store — 1539 Stowell Center Plaza
- New Image Thrift Store — 2512 South Broadway Street
- Rad Thrift Store — 215 West Main Street
- Vocational Training Center (VTC) Enterprises Thrift Store — 529 South Blosser Road
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Outside Santa Barbara County (3)
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