Sell your guitar at Echo Tone

Sell Your Guitar

Yes, we buy guitars!

Whether it’s one piece or a full collection, we’re always looking for quality gear.

We offer same-day bank transfer at fair, competitive prices - no fuss, no tyre kicking.

Selling to Echo Tone means dealing with someone who knows the gear, moves fast, and pays on the spot.

Prefer cash? Call us to arrange.
Need us to come to you? We can do that too.

How to Sell

Reach out via:

Please include clear photos and any background info about the item.

Local? Visit us at 19 Arthurton Rd, Northcote VIC. No need to call ahead, but you're welcome to.

Not in Melbourne? We regularly buy from sellers across Australia.

We’re proud to be one of Melbourne’s most trusted buyers of vintage and second-hand guitars.

Consignment

Occasionally we sell on consignment. Meaning, we sell your instrument on your behalf. Once your item sells, you receive the final sale price, minus a 20 percent fee.

Should we deem your item as a good fit, It’s a great option if you're after full value for a collectible or vintage piece. We list your item in-store and online, and connect with serious buyers both here and overseas.

An in-hand appraisal is part of the process.

Before You Bring It In

  • Clean the instrument

  • Fit fresh strings

  • If needed, we charge a flat $50 fee for cleaning and restringing

Please contact us before bringing anything in.

We’re not currently accepting consignment items valued under $2,500.
However, we’re happy to make an offer to buy it outright or consider it for trade.

We are no longer able to accept amps or cabinets on consignment. 

Terms & Conditions

  • All items are consigned for a minimum three-month exclusive term. During this time, please don’t list your item for private sale (e.g. Marketplace, Gumtree, Reverb).

  • Items on consignment are fully insured against theft, fire, and breakage (to the agreed payout amount — sale price less 20%).

  • We batch our listings so that similar instruments are uploaded together. This keeps our website updates cohesive and relevant to collectors browsing for particular eras or styles. For this reason, your consignment may not appear online straight away, but will be included in the appropriate batch to maximise interest when listed.

Electronics (Amps, Synths, Pedals, etc.)
While we take great care in handling and showcasing your gear, vintage electronics can be unpredictable. We can't be held responsible for any faults that may develop while consigned.

Consignment Payouts
If your item appears as “SOLD!” on our website and you haven’t seen a payment, don’t stress - the sale might still be in process (e.g. on lay-by or shipping to a buyer).
Payouts are processed once the sale is finalised:

  • 7 days after in-store purchase or lay-by completion

  • 7 days after delivery for interstate or international sales

Payments are made via EFT and usually clear within 2–3 business days.