A Matured Sound, Worry-Free
Do you dream of a pre-owned guitar with a unique character and a matured sound, but still want 100% peace of mind?
We are Van Leeuwen Guitars, born out of the philosophy that buying a second-hand guitar shouldn’t be a risk.
You deserve vintage character combined with top-tier service, so you can immediately focus on what matters most: making music, completely worry-free!
The place to go for your pre-owned guitar!
Are you looking for that truly special guitar, or are you looking to downsize your collection? At Van Leeuwen Guitars, you’ve come to the right place to buy, trade in, or sell your guitar!
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Trade In Your Guitar
Technically perfect pre-owned guitars. All the character, none of the risks.
Sell Your Guitar
We’ll give you a fair offer!
That’s why you buy from Van Leeuwen Guitars:
Complete check-up by our specialist
No guitar leaves our premises without a thorough inspection and setup. Our specialist checks every guitar from top to bottom, so you can play right away.
Adjustment
Neck, action and intonation perfectly set.
Electronics
Pickups and potentiometers tested and cleaned.
Maintenance
Deep cleaning + new set of strings.
Hardwaret
Tuning machines and bridge checked.
Playing comfort
Optimized nut height and frets.
Delivery
Insured transport, ready to play immediately.
Why we do what we do
Why Choose a Pre-Owned Instrument?
We believe that every guitar is unique. You can have two identical models, but they will likely still sound different. Wood is, after all, a natural product! Especially when the guitar has been well played in by a good guitarist.
That is why we believe vintage not only sounds and plays the best, but is also the most unique, as well as the best choice for your wallet and the planet. We do our utmost to provide you with the best possible experience, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of a pre-owned guitar without any of the worries. This way, you can focus on what truly matters: making music!
We certainly have an eye for special guitars, without getting too full of ourselves of course! Our collection ranges from young pre-owned models to true vintage gems, both acoustic and electric, primarily crafted in the USA, Japan, or Korea.
Passion for guitars
4.8 Review Score
Order today, receive tomorrow!
True stories of other ‘Van Leeuwen Guitars’
Why guitarists choose our personal service and expertise. No hassle, fair prices, and lightning-fast processing.
Paul Adelerhof
Superb service. If you want to sell your guitars but don’t want the hassle of Marktplaats, this is a great solution. Good and friendly contact, and you’ll have the agreed-upon amount in your account before you even ship the guitar. Perfect!
Roel Weitering
I had a really great experience with Gitaarbarbaar! Late that evening, I saw a guitar I’d been looking for for a while. I suggested trading in my own. I received a good offer almost immediately, and we settled everything right away. I picked up the new guitar today, and I’m absolutely thrilled with it!
Bart Verhoeven
I was looking for a place to sell my guitar and found GitaarBarbaar. The service was fast and friendly, the price was fair, and I received my money immediately after dropping it off. All in all, fantastic service! If I ever need a guitar again, I’ll definitely be back!
Patrick Roeleveld
The listing included many detailed photos and even a video, which is incredibly important when buying a vintage instrument. The guitar arrived beautifully set up, ready to play right out of the case. If you’re looking for a unique guitar and a seller who knows what they’re doing, Gitaarbarbaar is the right choice.
Luke (Poland)
Lightning fast shipping from Netherlands to Poland! The guitar came untouched, nicely and safely packed in a box with a set of really cool guitar picks, a sticker and more! Also, very good communication!
High appreciation
More than 400+ guitarists have already rated our service and quality with 5 stars .
24/7 support
We are here for you with personal support and honest advice via WhatsApp.
Checked with care
Every guitar leaves our premises only after a strict inspection and a personal setup.
Unique & Pre-owned
The best selection of unique and pre-owned guitars, always in top technical condition.