Best Online Musical Instrument Store

November 5th, 2009 Jeremy Winter Gear ReviewsMusic 1 Comment

If you’re like me and you love perusing online music instrument stores you may have already found your favorite place to shop for musical equipment online. What if you don’t know where to shop online for musical instruments though? Maybe you’re a parent of a musician and have never played a Gibson or played out of a Mesa Boogie amp.

Well I am a active musician and can say I have probably seen 99% of the music stores online. Many of the sites online are nearly identical, but some do stand out in regards to pricing and brand selection.

Option #1 Musician’s Friend

Musician’s Friend is probably the most popular site online to buy musical equipment. I personally have never bought from them, but most reviews of the site are very happy with their customer service and online store.

Pro’s

  1. Largest selection of products and choice of brands
  2. Decent used gear and clearance section
  3. Free shipping on most orders over $99

Con’s

  1. Standard prices that can be found on many other sites online
  2. Largest selection does not necessarily mean most diverse selection

Visit Musician’s Friend

Option #2 American Musical Supply

My favorite place to shop for music equipment online has been American Musical Supply. I have bought nearly every piece of equipment I own from them and have found every purchase to be enjoyable.

Pro’s

  1. Diverse selection, many products and brands that can’t be found elsewhere online
  2. Optional 3 or 5 easy payment plan on orders over $249.99
  3. Free shipping on most orders over $49.95 and only $4.95 for most under $49.95

Con’s

  1. Less brand choices then the larger sites online

Visit American Musical Supply

Option #3 Craigslist

One option many do not consider when buying online is to buy like-new or used equipment from a seller on Craigslist. If you’re buying a gift this may not be the best option, but if your are buying for yourself, this could absolutely be your best option.

Pro’s

  1. Possibility of finding rare gems at really low prices
  2. Product selection is updated daily :)
  3. Buy like-new equipment for used prices

Con’s

  1. Not a true strictly online option, you will probably have to drive to pick up equipment
  2. If you’re unfamiliar with brands and average prices for items, it may require addition research to see if you are truly getting a deal
  3. No money back gurantee

Visit Craigslist

Where do you shop online for your music gear?

Disclaimer: The State of Affairs received no compensation for writing this articles and is in no way directly affiliated with Musician’s Friend, American Musical Supply, or Craigslist.

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