 | This article contains promotional content. (February 2025) |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Musical instruments |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | David Kalt |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | David Mandelbrot (CEO) |
| Owners |
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Number of employees | 270 (2022) |
| Parent | Etsy (2019–2025) |
| Website | reverb |
Reverb.com is an online marketplace for new, used, and vintage musical equipment, including instruments used by notable musicians.[1] It was founded in 2013 by David Kalt,[2] and roughly 85 percent of its employees are musicians.[3] As of 2016, Reverb.com was a multimillion-dollar business,[2] and as of 2017 it had more than 10 million monthly visitors.[4] In 2019, Etsy acquired Reverb.com for $275 million,[5] and in 2025 Etsy announced it was selling it off.[6]
- ^ Hardman, Neville (June 21, 2023). "Frank Iero is selling gear from My Chemical Romance and his early bands". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "How an Entrepreneur's Frustrations Created an eBay for Music Gear Marketplace". inc.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "Relevant work experience for this startup? Try 10 years as a touring musician". Built In Chicago. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "Chicago's music gear darling nabs another $15M". Built In Chicago. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "Etsy Completes Acquisition of Reverb, a Leading Online Marketplace for New, Used and Vintage Musical Instruments". investors.etsy.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Dylan (April 22, 2025). "Etsy Announces Reverb Sale to Creator Partners and Servco". Digital Music News. Retrieved June 11, 2025.