How to buy a guitar online: tips for seasoned and first-time buyers

Fender electric guitars
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With all that's going on in the world, the one silver lining is that we have a lot more time to work on our hobbies and interests - and that might well mean you consider investing a little more money in your guitar gear, too.

Given that most of us can no longer get to a physical store for the time being, you might have a few reservations about buying online - but there's no need to fear, as Reverb's Dan Orkin is here to dispel any worries you may have, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Many local music shops and gear makers are still shipping and open for business through Reverb. The Reverb team is hard at work uncovering the best deals on used and new gear from sellers all over the world. Aside from minor reported shipping delays, the vast majority of items are arriving on-time.

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