Find Great Deals on Musical Instruments & Music Gear Across Australia

Whether you're a beginner picking up your first guitar, a seasoned musician upgrading your rig, or a collector hunting for a rare vinyl pressing, you've landed in exactly the right place. Dealin is Australia's free local classifieds marketplace — and this is your dedicated page for buying and selling musical instruments and music gear with fellow music lovers right across the country.

From a student selling a barely-used keyboard in Brisbane's southside to a gigging musician listing pro audio gear in Melbourne's inner north, Dealin connects Australia music community through genuine listings and zero listing fees.

What's available in this category

This category covers the full world of music — instruments, gear, media, and learning resources all in one place. Browse secondhand musical instruments including guitars, keyboards, drums, brass, woodwind, and strings, or step up your live setup with listings in the dedicated PA, pro audio and DJ equipment subcategory covering mixers, speakers, amplifiers, and more.

Music lovers and collectors will find plenty to explore too — from vinyl records for sale Australia-wide and classic CDs to rare music memorabilia, cassette tapes, and music DVDs. The sheet music and music tuition subcategory is a genuine hidden gem, offering affordable resources for students, teachers, and self-taught players at every level.

Why musicians and music lovers choose Dealin

• Always free to list. Selling a used guitar Australia-wide, a spare drum kit, or a stack of vinyl you've already digitised? Post your listing at no cost — no commission, no subscription, no catch whatsoever.
• Real savings on quality gear. Find cheap musical instruments near me listed by local players — often well-maintained, gigged lightly, and priced genuinely below what any music retail chain would charge.
• Perfect for students and beginners. Starting out on a budget? Dealin is the smartest place to find a solid beginner instrument secondhand without committing to full retail price before you know which direction your music will take.
• Pro audio and DJ gear too. From PA systems to DJ controllers and studio monitors, the pro audio subcategory attracts serious sellers with quality equipment — ideal for gigging musicians, event producers, and home studio builders.
• A haven for collectors. Rare pressings, signed memorabilia, limited edition releases — Dealin's music memorabilia and vinyl listings attract passionate collectors who know exactly what they're looking for and take great care of what they sell.
• Local pickup protects fragile gear. Arrange a local pickup in your suburb — whether you're in Sydney's Newtown, Perth's Northbridge, or regional Tasmania — and inspect the instrument in person before you commit.

Tips for buyers and sellers

Sellers, always include the make, model, year, and condition of any instrument — and mention any repairs, modifications, or replaced parts honestly. A short video clip demonstrating playability can make a listing stand out dramatically and generate serious enquiries fast.

Buyers looking for secondhand DJ and audio equipment, ask the seller to power it on and demonstrate functionality before purchase. For instruments, inspect tuning pegs, frets, pickups, and cases — small details that confirm the item has been genuinely looked after.

Ready to find your next sound?

Browse music and instrument classifieds across Australia right now — or post your free listing today and connect with buyers who genuinely share your passion for music.

Whether you're chasing your next great instrument, building a collection, or clearing space for new gear — Dealin makes it free, local, and easy. The music never stops here.