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Guitar Center return policy
Most new items can be returned in original condition within 45 days of purchase for a full product-value refund, with shorter windows and non-returnable categories excepted.
- Refund
- Full product-value refund; shipping and handling charges are not refunded.
- Cost to return
- Free if returned to a Guitar Center store; mailed returns need a return authorization number and may incur shipping costs.
Sale and final-sale items
- Final sale: Clearance items
- Final sale: Discontinued items
- Final sale: Apple hardware
- Final sale: Opened software
- Final sale: Books, CDs, videos, vinyl records
- Final sale: Special orders (custom or items not stocked)
US vs Canada
Guitar Center doesn't sell online in Canada.
Bought something from Guitar Center?
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How long do I have to return something to Guitar Center?
45 days, counted from your order date.
Does Guitar Center charge for returns?
Free if returned to a Guitar Center store; mailed returns need a return authorization number and may incur shipping costs.
How does Guitar Center refund a return?
Full product-value refund; shipping and handling charges are not refunded.
Can I return sale or final-sale items to Guitar Center?
These can't be returned: Clearance items; Discontinued items; Apple hardware; Opened software; Books, CDs, videos, vinyl records; Special orders (custom or items not stocked).
How do I know if my Guitar Center order can still be returned?
Paste the product link, upload the receipt, or forward the order email to orders@tagson.app: TagsOn works out your exact last day to return it and emails you if the price drops before then.
Source: Guitar Center's returns page · checked 2026-11-01. Policies change; confirm on the store's site before you ship a return.