Trumpet Buyback

April 4, 2024
Brands We Buy
Martin Committee
Purchase Price
250,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"This was a unit purchased at our store several years ago. We gave it the highest possible evaluation based on the rising market value of vintage items and the fact that it was the same unit sold via Okubo Gakki. We repurchased it at 80% of the original sales price."

June 15, 2025
Brand
Roy Lawler
Purchase Price
190,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Niche manufacturers are right up Okubo Gakki's alley. This is a brand known only to connoisseurs, and the instrument has tremendous potential. However, since many music stores lack sales history with this brand, they find it difficult to assess its value and are reluctant to offer competitive buyback prices. At our store, though, it’s one of our regular brands. The customer was very satisfied with the buyback price."

June 20, 2025
Brand
Lotus Lead/Solo
Purchase Price
360,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"This vehicle was originally purchased through Okubo Gakki. The customer approached us about trading it in, not because they were dissatisfied with it, but because they had fallen in love with the charm of the Lotus they had purchased and wanted to upgrade. We accepted it as a trade-in for a Lotus Classic."

February 17, 2025
Brand
Benchmark YB/22Pipe
Purchase Price
220,000 yen
Staff Comment
"This is a unique trumpet crafted in a small American workshop, featuring meticulous attention to detail that appeals to enthusiasts. With limited production and few units imported into Japan, it is highly rare; however, most retailers in Japan have never carried this model. Since this is a brand we have sold frequently at Okubo Gakki, we are able to offer a price that will satisfy you."

January 5, 2025
Brand
S.E. Shires CVLA-ML
Purchase Price
245,000 yen
Staff Comment
"While this brand first made a name for itself with its trombones, its trumpets have also earned high praise and popularity. This particular model is designed for use in big bands and similar settings. Since many of our customers are active in the popular and jazz music scenes, we were able to offer a high appraisal price for this instrument."

July 30, 2024
Brand
Stomvi Master Piccolo
Purchase Price
250,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Specialized instruments like the piccolo trumpet tend to be taken out of their cases less frequently once concert seasons end. The seller had stored this instrument for over 10 years but, having no opportunity to use it, decided to consider selling it. They consulted with our store. Since it had been a long time since they last took it out, there were some parts that didn’t move, discoloration of the plating, and the loss of the included bell; however, we purchased it at the full appraised value."

March 4, 2025
Brand
Vincent Bach Artisan ADE190 GL
Purchase Price
430,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Since E♭/D trumpets are rarely used, many people simply put them back in their cases after a performance, and this client was no exception. They thought, 'Since I rarely use it, will it be hard to sell?' But the opposite is true. Precisely because they are rarely used, there is high demand for them on the secondhand market, so we were able to purchase it at a price far exceeding the client’s expectations."

April 4, 2024
Brand
Kühn T053C/GP C-tube Trumpet
Purchase Price
490,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Purchased about 25 years ago. After leaving the orchestra I belonged to, I no longer had a chance to use it, and it had been stored in its case for nearly 10 years. Although there was discoloration on the plating and some issues with the moving parts, considering the current surge in prices for rotary trumpets, we purchased it at a price higher than our initial estimated valuation."

Mr. N, Tokyo
"I was thinking of selling it on an online auction, but it needed cleaning and maintenance to get a good price. I was worried about the repair costs and time involved, so I requested an appraisal—and the offer was higher than I expected. I’m glad I consulted with you."
Items Purchased
THEIN Trumpet
Purchase Price
420,000 yen

Mr. K, Kanagawa Prefecture
"I requested appraisals from several places, but when I told them my desired price, they responded that they could only offer consignment. I was about to give up because I needed a large sum of money urgently, but they gave me an appraisal price that was almost exactly what I wanted, and I confirmed the payment the very next day. You really helped me out."
Item Purchased
Monette Trumpet
Purchase Price
900,000 yen

Mr. O, Osaka Prefecture
"Everywhere I took it, people told me it was rare, but the offers were far below my asking price. I was disappointed, thinking that instruments that are too niche just aren’t suitable for resale. When I had a chance to visit Tokyo, I contacted several music stores in the city. I took it to Okubo Gakki, which offered a valuation estimate that stood head and shoulders above the rest. I was surprised by the final offer, which was roughly the same as the estimated price plus my travel expenses. It was definitely worth the trip from so far away."
Items Sold
Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt Flugelhorn
Purchase Price
350,000 yen

Mr. Y, Okayama Prefecture
"Since the instrument was over 40 years old and in poor condition, and because Marcinkiewicz is a relatively obscure manufacturer of rotary trumpets, local and Kansai-area music stores told me they couldn’t buy it. I used the quick estimate feature on your website to inquire, and they said they could buy it and wouldn’t charge me for shipping, so I sent it in. They purchased it at the estimated price I was given beforehand."
Item Purchased
bm Symphonic C-tube Rotary Trumpet
Purchase Price
120,000 yen

Vincent Bach
2011 Model 180ML37 SP
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price:
185,000 yen

Vincent Bach
2001 Model C180L229/25H SP
C-tube trumpet
Purchase Price
295,000 yen

Vincent Bach
2018 Model 180MLV72 SP
B♭ trumpet
Purchase Price
: 288,000 yen

Vincent Bach
1984 Model 181ML GL
Cornet
Purchase Price
155,000 yen

Schilke
2020 Model P7-4GP
Piccolo Trumpet
Purchase Price:
825,000 yen

Schilke
1987 Model E3LGP
E♭/D Trumpet
Purchase Price:
520,000 yen

Schilke
2023 HC2-CL
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
300,000 yen

Schilke
1990 Model A2SP
Cornet
Purchase Price
200,000 yen

CALICCHIO
1993 Model 1-S/7 SP
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price:
300,000 yen

CALICCHIO
1989 Model 1-S/7 SP
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
200,000 yen

CALICCHIO
2010 Model 1-S/2 Chuck Findley Type
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
180,000 yen

CALICCHIO
2003 Model 1S-2S/75th Anniversary
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
175,000 yen

YAMAHA
2015 Model YTR-8335GS
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price:
145,000 yen

YAMAHA
2018 Model YTR-9835
Piccolo Trumpet
Purchase Price:
250,000 yen

YAMAHA
2020 Model YTR-8310Z
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
165,000 yen

YAMAHA
2017 Model YTR-9335VS
B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
195,000 yen

We’ll work with you to accommodate your needs, restore your cherished instrument to its best condition, and pass it on to its next owner.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience, we assess not only the model, year, and condition but also the hidden value within the instrument.

Our team of wind instrument specialists will inspect and adjust your instrument to ensure the next owner can start playing it in the best possible condition.

We serve customers in-store, online, and nationwide. Appraisals, shipping, and on-site visit fees are all free. We are the choice for those who want to sell to a shop that truly understands value.

Instruments purchased from other reputable stores receive a "10% higher" appraisal value

We also offer a "10% higher" buyback price for instruments previously sold to us

Get a 10% increaseonyour trade-in value when purchasing a new instrument

If you trade in within one month, we’ll buy it back for 80% of the purchase price (excluding tax).

Terms and Conditions
・Items priced at 20,000 yen or more (excluding tax)
・In the same condition as when purchased
・The purchased item must be of equal or higher quality than the trade-in item

*Even if the period has passed, we’ll still buy it back anytime. We also accept buybacks only!
*Due to the nature of New products, they are not eligible for the 80% buyback offer, but trade-ins and purchases are still possible. Please feel free to contact us.

Store Information
3F, 1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 167-0073 Okubo Gakki
Business Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

In-Store Process

1. Visit & Check-in
2. Appraisal
3. Price Quote & Agreement
4. Cash Payment

How to Make a Reservation

1. Contact Us / Get a Pre-Sale Price Estimate
2. Pickup of Items
3. Appraisal at the Store
4. Bank Transfer

Mail-in Purchase Process

1. Inquiries / Preliminary Price Estimate
2. Packing & Shipping
3. Appraisal & Notification
4. Bank Transfer

Just send it via Yamato Transport on a collect-on-delivery basis!

Shipping Address:
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073, Appraisal Department
*We can also send you a packing kit free of charge upon request!

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Request an appraisal by phone, web, or LINE

(Same Day)

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Detailed appraisal by our expert staff

(15–30 minutes)

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Explanation of appraisal results and price offer

(Immediate)

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If you agree, we’ll pay you in cash or via bank transfer the same day

(Same Day)