Policies
Guitar Center Shipping Policy
Free Shipping
Thousands of items qualify for free ground shipping. No minimum purchase when you ship to one of our stores. Excludes Hawaii and Alaska.
$25 minimum purchase when you ship anywhere within the contiguous United States.
While we'd love to ship everything free, there are some exclusions. 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.
Free In-Store Returns
Items purchased online can be returned to any Guitar Center store. Just bring a copy of your order confirmation email or the packing slip you received with your order. Credit will be issued immediately.
Shipping and Delivery Times
Your order will ship based on the time it is placed and the shipping option you choose. Some orders may be held for verification, which may impact shipping times.
Use the table below to determine when your order will ship.
Standard Ground Shipping
Day ordered
Expected delivery if ordered
before 11 a.m.ET
Expected delivery if ordered
after Noon ET
Monday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Friday
Friday
Sunday
Friday
Friday
Two–Day Shipping
Day ordered
Expected delivery if ordered
before 5 p.m.ET
Expected delivery if ordered
after 5 p.m.ET
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Next-Day Shipping
Day ordered
Expected delivery if ordered
before 5 p.m.ET
(2 p.m. store local time if shipped from store)
Expected delivery if ordered
after 5 p.m.ET
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Applies to domestic orders only
Estimated delivery times apply from the time your order is placed. Shipping may take longer than expected on items coming from a Guitar Center store.
Shipping Option
Standard Ground
2-Day Express
Next-Day Afternoon Delivery
In-Store Pickup
Delivery Time
3–5 business days
2 business days
1 business day
Same day
International Orders
international shipping rates and delivery times vary by country. Please visit our international page for a list of available shipping rates, countries and shopping currencies.
In this Guitar Center Shipping, Taxes and Title Policy, the terms “Guitar Center,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Guitar Center Stores, Inc.
Title to Products Shipped
All items purchased from Guitar Center are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items passes to you upon our delivery to the carrier.
Contact Us
For more information on shipping call us at 866-498-7882.