Musician's Friend sells guitars, basses, amps, effects, drums, keys, live sound, recording and DJ gear, band and orchestra instruments and sheet music, new, used and open-box.
Standard ground shipping is already free with no minimum to the 48 contiguous states, so a promo code only has to beat the gear price, not delivery.
Musician's Friend carries brands such as Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Ibanez, PRS and Gretsch, and its catalog stretches from left-handed and extended-range guitars to double basses, boutique pedals, multi-effects units and electronic drum kits. A Private Reserve section sits next to the regular new, used and open-box listings.
Each new or open-box guitar or bass comes with two years of free cover against manufacturer defects. Gear Advisers take questions by phone or live chat, and there is a separate Spanish-language line. Points in the Musician's Friend Rewards program lapse when no eligible purchase follows within 6 months of the last order. Orders may be held for up to 24 hours while billing details are checked, and sales tax is charged except on deliveries to Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.
Past Musician's Friend sales
Rocktober deals and special financingUsually: OctoberAnnounced on
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When shoppers look for Musician's Friend coupons
Musician's Friend coupon searches peak in December, about 1.4× a typical month, and dip lowest in October.
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Does Musician's Friend offer free shipping?
Yes. Free standard ground to the 48 contiguous states on every order, though some overweight and used or vintage items are left out.
How long does Musician's Friend shipping take?
Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
What is Musician's Friend's return policy?
45 days, in original brand-new condition with all packaging and accessories, plus a Return Authorization number from a Gear Adviser; shipping isn't refunded.
Does Musician's Friend price match?
A price guarantee covers domestic orders, but its full terms weren't readable on the pages checked.
More about shopping at Musician's Friend
Return fees
Gear not in original condition carries a restocking fee of at least 15%, and woodwind and brass returns add a $10 sanitization fee.
Non-returnable
Clearance, Apple products, demo gear, strings, reeds, computers, software, clothing, footwear, sheet music and books are final.
Guitar protection
Every new or open-box guitar or bass includes two years of free protection from manufacturer defects.
From Musician's Friend's own pages, read Oct 13, 2026.
The pages read don't say where Musician's Friend puts its code box, so look for it in the cart or during checkout before you pay.
On a big purchase, try a Gear Adviser by phone or chat first, since the site says calling or chatting can bring special savings.
A discount doesn't loosen the return rules.
Open-box gear still needs its original packaging and accessories, and clearance stays final.
Orders can be held up to 24 hours while billing details are verified.
If your Musician's Friend code doesn't work
Minimum order: "10% Off Your Entire Next Order" needs an order of at least $99; "20% off $99+ on Select Accessories for Members" needs an order of at least $99.
New customers only: "15% off Sitewide for Musician's Friend New Customers" is for a first order.
Rocktober deals and special financing were on the site in October, and a bass sale showed up to 40% off.
Klarna is listed as a payment option for spreading a larger buy.
Musician's Friend Rewards collects points, but unredeemed points expire 6 months after your most recent order if no eligible purchase follows, so redeem them before a long break between buys.
Musician's Friend questions, answered
Does Musician's Friend have a military discount?
The site names a military discount, but the amount and the way to verify weren't readable on the pages checked. A Gear Adviser can confirm the details by phone or chat.
When do Musician's Friend Rewards points expire?
Unredeemed points expire 6 months after your most recent order if you make no eligible purchase in that time.
Is there a fee to return a trumpet or clarinet?
Woodwind and brass returns carry a $10 sanitization fee. A restocking fee of at least 15% also applies if the item isn't in original condition.
Can strings or Apple products be returned to Musician's Friend?
Strings, reeds and Apple products sit on the non-returnable list, along with clearance, software and clothing.
Does Musician's Friend charge sales tax?
Sales tax is collected on every order except those shipped to Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.
How fast does a Musician's Friend order ship?
Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually leave the same business day, though billing checks can hold an order up to 24 hours.