How can I get free instruments?

Contact Local Conservatory or School District Start with Band leaders and Orchestra conductors who can be helpful with finding free or low cost instruments for your child. Oftentimes, schools and other organizations will keep a variety of used instruments on hand for little or no cost at all to the student.

Who takes donated musical instruments?

Donate your instruments to SOL-LA SOL-LA will happily accept them and provide them to deserving students. We thank you for your tax deductible contribution. To schedule an instrument drop-off, please call 310-828-2912 or email [email protected].

Are old musical instruments worth anything?

Virtually all vintage or antique instruments are in demand, but those with the largest followings fall into the string instrument category (violins, guitars, mandolins, etc.). Almost any good string instrument can fetch several hundred dollars, and better examples can bring well into the thousands.

How can I get cheap instruments?

Purchase Used Equipment One of the best ways to save money on musical instruments is to buy used. Amazon and eBay are your best bets for online shopping, and you can also check Craigslist.

What does Goodwill do with books they Cannot sell?

Local thrift stores Goodwill accepts a lot more than clothes. They also will take books in good condition (and the bookshelf they’re on, if you’re feeling minimalist). Other local thrift stores also will usually accept book donations.

What can I do with old band instruments?

Most instruments can be taken to your local recycling facility, especially those made primarily of wood or metal. Even metal instrument strings such as the ones from a guitar or piano can be scrapped. Alternatively, you can use parts of your musical instruments to create some interesting folk art or home decor pieces.

What do you do with a broken instrument?

What to do with old unneeded musical instruments

• Sell Them Through Social Media. One of the best ways to dispose of unneeded musical instruments is through your social media channels.
• List Them on a Reseller Website.
• Donate for a Tax Deduction.
• Give Them to a Local School or Church.
• Keep Them.
• Have Them Appraised.

What is the rarest musical instrument?

Hydraulophone
Hydraulophone. The hydraulophone is one of the rarest musical instruments in the world. This instrument is a sensory device that is primarily designed for low vision musicians. This tonal acoustic instrument is played by direct contact with water or other fluids.

What is the most valuable musical instrument?

Ten Most Valuable Musical Instruments

• Guitar—C.F.
• Viola—Gasparo Bertolotti da Salò
• Violoncello—Gennaro Gagliano.
• Violin—Carlo Giuseppe Testore,
• Viola da Gamba—Pieter Rombouts.
• Violin—Giovanni Battista Ceruti.
• Classical guitar—Antonio de Torres.
• Classical guitar—Robert Bouchet. Price: $122,500.