Arteconciencias: I worked in music retail for years, here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar

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July 6, 2022

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6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar

Before he took up his current role as one of Guitar World's invaluable, eagle-eyed deal-spotters, my colleague, Daryl Robertson, spent a number of years as a guitar store employee. He's well placed, then, to offer some keen insights into how to get a better deal on your next guitar.

Even with retail margins tightening in the face of the internet, inflation, and supply chain issues, there are still some tips and tricks to keep in mind that might just help you save a buck or two (or a few more, of course) when you're next in the market for a new axe.

Scroll down, then, and take in some of Daryl's valuable insider info.

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I worked in music retail for years, here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar

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