How to Buy an Electric Guitar Online

• 1). Choose from one of the many reputable online guitar dealers dealers such as Guitar Center, Musicians Friend or Sam Ash Music (see Resources below). The benefits of this include having a clearly stated warranty, a return policy, free or reduced cost shipping and financing options. If you wish to perfect a certain brand of guitar, most manufacturer websites contain a database of online dealers.
  
  
• 2). Choose your guitar as well as any options and accessories, and add it to the "shopping cart." Popular accessories include extra guitar strings and a guitar strap. You might also buy a hard- or soft-shelled case if your guitar does not come with one. After you have added all of your items to the cart, select "check out."
  
  
• 3). Enter your zip code to see your shipping options. Some guitar dealers offer free or reduced-cost standard shipping. This is usually carried out by UPS. Upgraded or expedited is more expensive. However, your guitar will arrive sooner. Any shipping-related costs will be added to the final cost of your guitar.
  
  
• 4). Enter your mailing address and billing information. After you choose your shipping option, you will then be prompted to enter your shipping and billing address. Take your time, and fill out the required fields accurately. Some websites will also require your email address and some won't. It depends on the guitar dealer.
  
  
• 5). Select your payment method. Generally, most online guitar dealers accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal. If you do not have a credit card, but have a debit card with a Visa, Mastercard or other accepted logo on it, that will work in lieu of a credit card. Enter the appropriate billing information in the fields provided.
  
  
• 6). Press the "submit" or "process" button to finish your transaction and receive your confirmation number. Keep your confirmation number in a safe place as you will need this to reference your order should you have questions. Within 24 hours of processing your order you should also receive a shipment tracking number via email if you provided an email address when you placed your order.