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

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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 <a href="https://reverb.grsm.io/futureplc" data-link-merchant="reverb.com"" data-link-merchant="reverb.com"" target="_blank">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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