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Nov 30, 2025 • University District

Re-Animated Music Opens in the U District

Re-Animated Music logo
Re-Animated Music logo. Source

Re-Animated Music opened at 1217 NE Ravenna Blvd in the University District, a few blocks from where Trading Musician stood for 33 years before closing in May 2024. The shop is run by former Trading Musician employees and operates on the same buy/sell/trade model — used guitars, basses, amps, keyboards, and gear, with layaway available.

The opening came after a delayed build-out. The team launched a GoFundMe in October 2025 after city permitting and renovation costs doubled their timeline and budget. Hours are daily 11AM–7PM. Phone: (206) 486-7676.

Re-Animated is the closest thing Seattle has to a general-purpose used instrument floor since Trading Musician closed. They occasionally stock used synths and keyboards. For Eurorack and modular specifically, stock is inconsistent; call ahead.

Seattle Channel covered the opening in a short video feature in December 2025.