Guitar Center’s Free Shipping
Makes it Easier For You
• No Minimum Purchase required when shipping to store. Only $49 Minimum Purchase required when shipping to address of choice.
• Thousands of Items Qualify
• Our Fast Shipment Guarantee
Our Free Shipping offer is available in the contiguous United States only. Orders shipped to international addresses do not qualify. Free Shipping does not apply to special orders, oversized/overweight products, in-store used, vintage and clearance products. Separate handling fees may apply to items that qualify for free shipping.
The Guitar Center Fast Shipment Guarantee
After Guitar Center verifies your order*, if your items are in stock, and you have requested expedited 1-, 2-, or 3-day air service, any order placed by 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday will ship on the same day. If your order is to be shipped via expedited air service but is placed after 4 p.m.(Eastern Time) or if your order is to be shipped via Standard ground service, we will ship it no later than the following business day.
*Delivered within 7 business days after clearing verification, guaranteed!
*20% OFF your next order placed within 90 days if we fall short on our fast shipment guarantee.
How Your Guitar Center Fast Shipment Guarantee Works
Call Guitar Center at 866-498-7882 if we fail to meet our Fast Shipment Guarantee**. We will refund your shipping charges and give you a 20% discount on your next order placed within 90 days. (Maximum value for Shipment Guarantee discount is $500.00.)
International Orders
Please visit our international page for a list of available shipping rates, countries and shopping currencies. Please visit our international FAQ's page for more information regarding International shipping options.
What Shipment and Delivery Times to Expect
Economy Ground:
Our Economy Ground service typically takes anywhere from 4-6 business days from the time the order is placed. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
Standard Ground:
Our Standard Ground service typically takes anywhere from 3-5 business days from the time the order is placed. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
2 Day Express:
2 Day Express orders placed before 4 p.m. Eastern Time ship the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. Eastern Time will ship out no later than the following business day. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
Next Day Afternoon Delivery:
Next Day orders placed before 4 p.m. Eastern Time ship the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. Eastern Time will ship out no later than the following business day. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
Our Economy Ground service typically takes anywhere from 4-6 business days from the time the order is placed. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
Standard Ground:
Our Standard Ground service typically takes anywhere from 3-5 business days from the time the order is placed. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
2 Day Express:
2 Day Express orders placed before 4 p.m. Eastern Time ship the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. Eastern Time will ship out no later than the following business day. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
Next Day Afternoon Delivery:
Next Day orders placed before 4 p.m. Eastern Time ship the same day. Orders placed after 4 p.m. Eastern Time will ship out no later than the following business day. Additional charges apply on heavy (over 70lbs) or oversized packages.
To help us get your musical equipment to you fast, before you complete your order, check that your personal information such as billing address and phone number, matches the information on file with your credit card issuer.
* Orders are subject to a 24-hour delay while Guitar Center confirms your billing information with your credit card issuer. This helps to protect you from credit card fraud or identity theft.
** Institutional orders and orders placed using purchase orders are excluded from the Guitar Center Shipping Guarantee. Due to additional processing time, orders that make use of gift cards, gift certificates, or multiple payment methods do not qualify for the Guitar Center Fast Shipment Guarantee until payment has been processed.
