Buy, Sell & Trade Musical Instruments
Kokomo-area musicians turning unused gear into cash or finding their next instrument at a fair price.
What instruments does Blue Diamond Trade Post buy, and is mine worth bringing in?
Blue Diamond Trade Post buys guitars, keyboards, brass, woodwinds, percussion and more, and it is almost always worth bringing in. Our service is for Kokomo-area musicians who are upgrading, downsizing, or needing quick cash.
Blue Diamond Trade Post buys, sells, and trades a wide range of musical instruments, making it easy for Kokomo-area musicians to turn unused gear into cash or find their next instrument at a fair price. Whether you are upgrading, downsizing, or just need quick money, we offer a straightforward and honest evaluation process backed by 40 years of industry experience. You bring the instrument in, we look it over with you at the counter, and we explain what we see. There are no games and no pressure. As a locally and family-owned business, we know many of our customers by name, and we treat every instrument as if it belonged to a neighbor. Our approach is simple: Buy. Sell. Trade. You can walk out with cash, put your instrument's value toward something else in the shop, or just take the offer home and think it over. If you are shopping instead of selling, our pre-owned inventory changes regularly, so it is worth stopping in often.
Why Musicians Trust Blue Diamond Trade Post
40 years of industry experience evaluating instruments and gear
Locally and family owned in Kokomo, Indiana
How Selling or Trading Your Instrument Works
- Bring your instrument into the store.
- Staff evaluates condition, brand, and market value.
- Receive a fair, no-obligation offer to buy or trade.
- Accept cash on the spot or browse in-store inventory to trade up.
- Or shop available instruments already priced and ready to go.
The evaluation and offer happen in a single visit, usually within 15 to 30 minutes once you're at the counter.
Serving musicians throughout Kokomo, Indiana and the State of Indiana.
What Determines Your Offer
Blue Diamond Trade Post doesn't quote a flat price for instruments. Every offer depends on a few concrete factors:
- Brand and model reputation
- Overall condition and playability
- Completeness (cases, accessories, cables included)
- Current resale demand in the local market
Our staff walk you through the reasoning behind every offer, so there are no surprises.
Take a look at some of the instruments currently moving through our store — real pieces, real trades.
Have an Instrument Sitting Unused?
Bring it into Blue Diamond Trade Post for a free, no-obligation evaluation — walk out with cash, store credit, or a new piece to play.
Military Discount & Layaway Available
Active military and veterans receive a 10% discount storewide, which applies to instrument purchases as well.
The shop also offers a layaway program, so you can hold an instrument and pay it off over time if you're not ready to buy outright today.
Musical Instrument FAQs
What kinds of musical instruments does Blue Diamond Trade Post buy?
The shop buys a wide variety of instruments, from guitars and basses to keyboards, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. As long as the instrument is in playable or repairable condition, it's worth bringing in for an evaluation. Staff will take a look and give you an honest assessment.How does the trade-in process work?
Just bring your instrument to the store at 1613 N Davis Rd in Kokomo during business hours — Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM (closed Tuesday). A team member will evaluate it and make you an offer to buy it outright or put its value toward something else in the shop. There's no obligation to accept.Can I find quality used instruments to buy here?
Yes — Blue Diamond Trade Post carries pre-owned instruments that come in through trades and purchases, so the inventory changes regularly. It's a great place to find a solid instrument at a price well below retail. Stop in or call 765-252-3076 to ask about current stock.Do you offer any discounts on instrument purchases?
Active military and veterans receive a 10% discount storewide, which applies to instrument purchases as well. The shop also offers a layaway program, so you can hold an instrument and pay it off over time if you're not ready to buy outright today.
Ready to Sell, Trade, or Shop Instruments?
Stop by Blue Diamond Trade Post in Kokomo, Indiana, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM — or give us a call to ask about a specific instrument before you come in.
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