Buy from Reverb via API
Automate music gear purchases from Reverb's marketplace. Buy instruments and equipment programmatically via Zinc.
Install the universal-checkout skill (npx skills add zincio/skills --skill universal-checkout) to buy from Reverb and 50+ retailers. Paste the prompt below into Cursor, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.
What is Reverb?
Reverb is the world's largest online marketplace for new, used, and vintage musical instruments, gear, and equipment. Zinc's Reverb API integration enables programmatic access to their marketplace of guitars, amps, pedals, synthesizers, drums, and recording equipment.
Ideal for music education platforms, studio procurement tools, and any application that serves musicians and audio professionals looking for the best deals on gear via the API.
What you can build with the Reverb API
Build with the Reverb integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.
Reverb Order Placement API
Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.
{
"products": [
{
"url": "https://reverb.com/...",
"quantity": 1
}
],
"shipping_address": {
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"address_line1": "123 Main St",
"city": "San Francisco",
"state": "CA",
"postal_code": "94105",
"country": "US",
"phone_number": "5551234567"
},
"max_price": 39900
}Reverb Order Status API
Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"max_price": 39900,
"items": [
{
"url": "https://reverb.com/...",
"quantity": 1,
"status": "shipped"
}
],
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
}
],
"created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}Reverb Shipment Tracking API
Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
},
{
"carrier": "amazon",
"tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
"created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
}
]
}Reverb Managed Accounts
Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.
{
"credentials": [
{
"short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
"email": "orders@example.com",
"retailer": "reverb",
"has_totp": true,
"has_forwarding": true
}
],
"total": 1
}Reverb API Integration FAQ
What can I do with the Reverb API integration?
You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Reverb. Search by keyword or product URL to find items on reverb.com, then place orders with a shipping address and max price — no checkout UI required on your side.
Use POST /orders to submit a purchase request, GET /orders/{order_id} to poll status, and webhook subscriptions for async shipping and delivery events. Returns are supported through the same API, so you can build search-to-return workflows without maintaining a separate Reverb integration.
Do I need to build a checkout flow for Reverb?
No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow on reverb.com, so your app can place orders directly via API calls. Send a POST /orders request with the product URL, quantity, shipping address, and max_price in cents — Zinc manages login, payment, and fulfillment on Reverb's site.
Your application never needs to embed Reverb's checkout or store retailer credentials unless you choose to bring your own account via managed accounts. This is especially useful for rewards platforms, gifting apps, and AI agents that need to buy from Reverb programmatically.
What is the free shipping minimum for Reverb?
Reverb does not have a standard site-wide free shipping minimum. Varies by seller; many sellers offer free shipping. Check the retailer's website for the latest shipping promotions and membership options.
When placing orders through the Zinc API, set an appropriate max_price to cover the product cost plus estimated shipping if the order total is below Reverb's free shipping threshold. Zinc processes the order at reverb.com and refunds any unused amount after fulfillment completes.
Can I get shipment tracking updates for Reverb orders?
Yes. When Reverb ships your order, Zinc extracts tracking numbers from retailer shipping notifications and returns them in the order response. Each entry includes the carrier, tracking number, and timestamp.
Poll GET /orders/{order_id} for the latest status, or subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates without polling. Supported carriers include UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL — so you can surface tracking in your app or pass it through to end customers automatically.
How do I start using the Reverb integration API?
Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request. You'll need a Zinc API key (prefixed zn_) for authenticated endpoints like orders and product search.
Start with GET /retailers to confirm Reverb is supported, then try a product search or place an order with a reverb.com product URL. For AI agent workflows, the /agent/orders endpoint supports MPP payment — no Zinc account required for the buyer.