Musical Instruments

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Department Specialists

Ian Beilby

Specialist Valuer & Catalogue Curator


Sell Musical Instruments at Auction


Our Musical Instruments department is renowned for our team’s comprehensive expertise across a vast array of musical instruments, from vintage stringed treasures and sophisticated brass to delicate woodwinds, vibrant percussion and everything in between. Each item is appraised with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of its historical and musical significance, ensuring accurate valuations and expert handling. 

In addition to our specialisation in a variety of instruments, we are also adept at the valuation and auctioning of accessories and audio equipment. Whether it's a rare bow for a violin, custom mouthpieces for brass instruments, or high-end audio equipment for studio recordings, our team possesses the knowledge and experience to evaluate and present these items effectively. 

We are skilled in managing and auctioning large and delicate items, such as grand pianos, with minimum hassle. Our comprehensive in-house logistics solutions guarantee safe transportation, storage, and presentation, relieving consignors of the burdens typically associated with moving such significant pieces. 

Choosing to consign with us brings a multitude of benefits. Our extensive network ensures your musical instruments, accessories, and audio equipment are exposed to a wide audience of collectors and enthusiasts, maximising sale potential. We pride ourselves on transparent and efficient consignment process, aiming to make your auction experience both rewarding and hassle-free. 

Our commitment to excellence guarantees your cherished items are in expert hands, ready to be appreciated by the next generation of musicians and collectors.

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a musical instruments valuation below.

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What can we help you with?

All items must be approved by a member of our valuation team before being sold at auction. Please select a valuation type below to begin the selling process...

There may be a fee for this professional service. Probate valuations start from just £99 + VAT.

There may be a fee for this professional service. Insurance valuations start from just £50 + VAT.

Valuation Type

The Vine Street Salerooms
Scarborough
YO11 1XN

Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

14 Wednesday Market
Beverley
HU17 0DH

Open for valuations Monday - Wednesday, 10am - 4pm

Tuesday - Specialist Jewellery Valuation Day

5 Raglan Street
Harrogate
HG1 1LE

Open for valuations every weekday except Wednesday, 9am-4pm (closed between 12-1pm for lunch)

Available to book appointments from Monday 2nd October

The Saleroom
Murton
York
YO19 5GF

Open for valuations Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Please select your preferred date and a member of our team will confirm this with you.

When would you like us to visit the property?

Please select your preferred date and a member of our team will confirm this with you.

Recent Sale Highlights

Early 1960s American Fender Precision electric bass guitar with original three-tone sunbur...

SOLD: £7800.00

Steinway & Sons – Model B overstrung Drawing Room Grand Piano Serial No 70718 manufactured...

SOLD: £5000.00

Steinway & Sons, Model A 188 grand piano - introduced in 1896, serial number 101814 (1901...

SOLD: £4700.00

Mid-20th century French Henri Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone, serial no.M.70644 for 1957, ...

SOLD: £4300.00

1962 Fender Precision bass guitar; re-finished in natural alder in the 1970s; impressed da...

SOLD: £3500.00

Julius Bluthner of Leipzig, Germany - Boudoir Grand Piano in cream lacquered finish with a...

SOLD: £3000.00

French Henri Selmer 1935 Radio Improved Tenor B flat Saxophone No 20344, with a velvet lin...

SOLD: £2400.00

Santa Cruz Guitar Company acoustic guitar No.D2243 with Richard Hoover label L103cm; in ha...

SOLD: £2300.00

Yamaha - Baby Grand piano in mahogany polyester finish case, G1 model, serial No 4741647,...

SOLD: £2100.00

2009 Gibson ES-339 Custom sunburst electric guitar, model HB001CM, serial no.CS85319; lami...

SOLD: £1600.00

Swiss - 19th-century cylinder music box in a mahogany “buffet” style case with inlaid door...

SOLD: £1500.00

19th century Lachenal concertina of hexagonal form with fretworked nickel ends and thirty-...

SOLD: £1400.00

2011 Gibson Les Paul Traditional gold top electric guitar; serial number 103110461; with ...

SOLD: £1400.00

2021 USA Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Model No LPS600B8NH1 with tobacco sunburst finish...

SOLD: £1400.00

1968 American Gretsch Streamliner semi-acoustic guitar, serial no.89179; L108cm; in original case

SOLD: £1250.00

J. Erat. Wardour Street, London, Soho - Regency parcel-gilt and rosewood finish pedal harp...

SOLD: £1200.00

Schreiber & Sohne four-piece bassoon, serial no.9614; in fitted case with two crooks.

SOLD: £1100.00

Headstrong Lil'King-S valve amplifier with Legend speaker, being a Boutique guitar amp mad...

SOLD: £1000.00

Swiss - late19th century cylinder musical box playing 8 airs, in a figured mahogany case w...

SOLD: £950.00

Lachenal & Co English 56 button concertina of hexagonal form, with pierced and fretted chr...

SOLD: £950.00

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