I've searched the web and compiled links to the largest and most popular online musical instrument stores. I've seen some incredible deals at these online stores, and the selection is mind blowing!
Buying Musical Instruments Online....SOME PROS
Massive selection = more choice
Competitive pricing due to low overhead = careful shopping can save you money
Open 24-7 = take as much time as you want
Customer Reviews = discover what real owners think
Free shipping on most large items
Free Contests = some stores have great prizes...enter online
Large clearance sections = some fabulous bargains
No salespeople to talk you into buying something you don't want
No need to drive long distances if there's no music store close by
Buying Musical Instruments Online....SOME CONS
You don't get to try before you buy
Lack of contact with other musicians
Click the banners below to browse some online musical instrument stores.
If you know little about how to buy the right guitar for yourself or someone else read this section: "How to Buy a Beginner Guitar".
Musician's Friend
The Musician's Friend store boasts over 100,000 music products, free shipping, guaranteed satisfaction, and a ton of customer product review's. They have the best selection of beginner to advanced guitars, from the top brands, that I've seen anywhere! They also ship to Canada and internationally.
American Musical Supplies
American Musical Supplies is another great musical instrument store. They have lot's of selection, a low price guarantee, and a 3 to 5 month easy payment plan on some items. They also have great online contests open to U.S.A. and Canada. They ship to the entire U.S.A. and Canada.
Guitar Center
Guitar Center has guaranteed lowest price plus 10% of the difference, a huge used instrument section, and a 1 year no payment, no interest plan with their own credit card. They also have some excellent deals in the clearance section! Guitar Center does not ship internationally.
Guitar Trader
Guitar Trader has good selection, and you can enjoy up to 6 months no payments or interest when approved for purchases over $500.00. They also feature a 110% low price guarantee, and free shipping. International shipping is available.
Music 123
Music123 offers a selection of 40,000 items, on all types of musical instruments and equipment, and a 45 day price and satisfaction guarantee. They also have a service whereby you can trade your used instruments in toward a new one, or, they may buy them outright!
Musicians Hut
An online music store which has a fair selection of guitar related equipment and lots of drums and percussion. They offer free shipping over $100.00 dollars, however they only ship to the lower 48 states.
ZZ Sounds
ZZounds is another massive online musical instrument stores, which offers good selection, low price guarantee, and free shipping. They ship to the lower 48 states, Alaska and Hawaii.