We are excited to announce the launch of reSound, a next-generation marketplace for pre-owned and refurbished musical instruments and audio equipment. Co-Founded by FinTech entrepreneur Evan Michaels and MI veteran Lee Alexander, reSound is set to revolutionise the pre-owned musical instrument market whilst promoting sustainability.
At reSound, we bring together the finest MI retailers and vetted independent sellers to create a unified, curated marketplace offering high quality pre-owned musical instruments and audio equipment. This approach ensures that musicians and audio enthusiasts can access a diverse range of verified high quality equipment via a single trusted marketplace.
“Our vision is to create a next-generation intelligent marketplace that redefines how musical instruments are bought and sold,” said Evan Michaels, CEO of reSound. “We aim to make great musical instruments accessible and affordable, empowering musicians young and old to find their sound and inspiration.”
Addressing the market challenges
The pre-loved MI market is fragmented. Many retailers excel in offering quality pre- owned instruments with personalised service but often face limits in reach and online presence. Existing outdated platforms such as eBay and Reverb offer extensive reach but retailers must contend with high fees, over-saturation and trust issues from inconsistent seller vetting and pricing.
reSound tackles these issues through:
• Verified Sellers: Only retailers who meet our high standards for quality and service can sell on reSound creating a high quality and trusted marketplace.
• No Selling Fees: reSound charges just a 2% transaction fee per sale maximising the profit for sellers.
• Comprehensive Buyer Protection: Enhanced security with strict seller vetting and robust post-sales support.
• Curated Selection: A diverse array of unique pre-owned and refurbished products, from guitars to synths to woodwind allowing the buyer to easily find their next inspirational instrument or vital piece of audio equipment.
• Intelligent Authenticity and Pricing Tools: Upcoming features guarantee consistent and fair pricing, boosting buyer confidence with market-verified pricing.
“reSound isn’t just another marketplace; it’s a platform built with the present day needs of retailers and manufacturers firmly in mind.” said Lee Alexander, CRO of reSound. “We provide a trusted and exclusive space for retailers to engage with a passionate community of musicians and audio enthusiasts, creating new growth opportunities in what is a highly competitive market.”
Traction and impact
Since our launch last month, reSound has already achieved significant milestones:
• Over 16 leading UK retailers have now joined the platform and been checked and verified establishing their own stores within our marketplace.
• Thousands of unique instruments listed across all price points from classic synths to high end vintage guitars and all that’s in-between, showcasing our diverse and high- quality offerings with sales growing daily.
• 100’s of buyer accounts created and more signing up every day.
The platform’s rapid popularity and extensive listings underline the strong demand for a trusted pre-loved marketplace and that is exactly what reSound will deliver.
Commitment to sustainability
reSound is committed to environmental conservation by promoting refurbishment and extending the life cycle of musical instruments and audio gear, significantly reducing the environmental impact of new product manufacturing.
We want you!
To learn more please head to the website www.resound.market
If you are a UK MI retailer, manufacturer or distributor who would like to be part of this exciting journey then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Evan or Lee who will be more than happy to guide you through the seller sign up and verification process.
evan@resound.market
lee@resound.market
We look forward to welcoming you to reSound.
