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Q: Where can I buy Guitar World on the newsstand?
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Q: How can I get back issues of Guitar World magazine?
A: To order back issues of Guitar World, call 1-800-637-2852, or visit http://musicdispatch.com. Alternatively, you can send a check or money order, along with your mailing address and the details of the issue you are ordering to:
MUSIC DISPATCH
P.O. Box 13920
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Answers to questions you may have about your Guitar World subscription.
Q: How can I contact Guitar World about my subscription?
A: If your question is not answered here or if you need to contact us for any reason, please include in your inquiry your name and address exactly as it appears on your magazine label or invoice, and send it to:
Guitar World Customer Service
P.O. Box 5641
Harlan, IA 51593-1141
When writing to us, please be sure to include your name, address and account number for faster service. Your account number is located on the top left corner of your mailing label.
You can also email us at gwocustserv@cdsfulfillment.com or go to online customer service.
Q: When will my subscription begin?
A: As a general rule, you'll receive your first copy within four to eight weeks of submitting your order. Once you've placed an order, it takes up to a week for your subscription to be received and added to the subscriber database. Your subscription is then scheduled for our next production cycle which could be up to four weeks away, and then shipped via periodicals or standard mail. Delivery time for these classes of mail can vary greatly, running from two days to two weeks. For example, if your monthly subscription was ordered and received by us in November, and the December issue has already shipped, your order may be added to the January issue, shipped in early December and received in late December. Delivery times for magazines that publish less frequently will generally be longer due to longer production cycles.
If you have not received your subscription within the expected time frame, please contact customer service. Rest assured, your subscription starts when you receive your first issue--not when you place your order. If you subscribed for 12 issues, you will receive all 12.
Q: How can I pay for my magazine subscription?
A: You can pay by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please send your payment to:
Guitar World Customer Service
P.O. Box 5641
Harlan, IA 51593-1141
...or go to online customer service to pay your bill.
Q: When does my subscription expire?
A: Please check your mailing label to find your subscription expiration date. Here’s an example:
Alternatively, you can log into your account to look up your account information.
Q: I will be moving soon; when should I write to inform you?
A: Please contact us six weeks before your move with your new address in order to avoid missing an issue. If the USPS alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address by you within two years. You can submit a change of address by accessing your account online or by emailing customer service.
Q: The disc that came with my magazine is not working. How can I get a replacement copy?
A: If you are a subscriber and your subscription is in fact eligible for the CD-ROM, or you purchased your copy on the newsstand, you may request a replacement disc by clicking here. Replacement requests are processed at the start of each week. The ETA on replacement discs is 4-6 weeks.
If you are having problems using the CD-ROM with your computer please visit the CD-ROM Frequently Asked Questions page.
Q: I have an editorial comment or question. Is there an email address I can use specially for this?
A: Sure. You can submit your questions or comments to the editors by sending them an email.
Note: This email address is only for questions or comments relating to editorial matters. No emails regarding subscription, newsstand sales, or pricing will be dealt with at this address.
Q: I would like to write to one of the editors and/or writers at Guitar World using good old-fashioned paper and envelopes. Is there a snail mail address for this?
A: Of course. For questions or comments relating only to editorial matters, you can send mail to us at:
Guitar World Magazine
c/o Mike Manrique, Customer Service Manager
4000 Shoreline Court, Suite 400
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Q: How can I get reprints of certain articles?
A: You can purchase pro-quality reprints by contacting The YGS Group at 717.399.1900 x100 or guitarworld@ theygsgroup.com.
