Find your instrument
Guitars, basses, drums, keyboards and brass. Pre-owned instruments for practice rooms, stages and everything in between.
Birmingham, Alabama / Online-first music gear
More sound.
Less spend.
Pre-owned instruments and audio gear with plenty left to play. DirectThreat Musical Instruments makes quality equipment more accessible, from your first guitar to your next studio upgrade.
Buy it. Sell it. Trade it. Play it.
Our commitment
to your next sound
Test before we list.
Buying, testing and preparing used gear is at the heart of our approach.
Keep it straightforward.
Clear condition details help you decide what belongs in your setup.
Make music accessible.
Quality pre-owned equipment for musicians, schools, churches and studios.
The gear exchange
Good gear deserves
another set.
Build a rig, refresh your recording setup or give an instrument a second life. Start with the sound you want—not the cost of buying everything new.
Explore the catalogBuild your sound
Amplifiers, mixers, microphones, speakers, recording equipment and DJ gear. Connect the whole setup with strings, cables, cases, stands and pedals.
Keep your gear playing
Our service model includes setups, restringing, electronics work and equipment maintenance. Availability and repair costs depend on the job.
Make room for what’s next
Trade-ins and consignment are part of our exchange approach. Item condition, demand and service availability determine what we can offer.
From the catalog
Your next setup starts here.
Less sitting in a case. More making music.
Find your next sound.
Good instruments. Practical upgrades. A little more room in your budget.