How to find a refurbished guitar, bass, amp or effect

You might want to bookmark this page as it will literally save you hours of searching.

Many guitars are sold as refurbished instruments. You just have to find them.

"Refurbished" does not necessarily mean "used". It can mean the item was a return (customer bought it, didn't like it, returned it), a demo instrument (guitar has been in a guitar store for a while and played/tested by many but not bought), a "B-stock" (slight defect, usually a dent in the body or scratch), and so on.

That being said, some example searches might be:

• refurbished electric guitar
• refurbished guitar amplifier
• refurbished guitar effect
• refurbished acoustic guitar
• refurbished electric bass guitar
• refurbished acoustic bass guitar

Does "refurbished" mean you get a warranty?

Usually, yes.

What kinds of guitars, amps, basses and effects are available as refurbished?

All kinds. Cheap, mid-tier and high-end.

All you needed were the search types to find the refurbs...

...and now you have them.

Happy hunting.

Published 2016 Apr 18