{"id":24981,"date":"2021-01-12T16:50:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T08:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=24981"},"modified":"2021-01-14T17:49:01","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T09:49:01","slug":"beginners-guide-to-reverb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-reverb\/","title":{"rendered":"Reverb: Beginner\u2019s Guide to Online Shopping for Acoustic, Electric & Used Guitars"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Reverb is one of the most prominent online shopping marketplaces for musical instruments in the world. Here’s how you can use it to get the safest deals and the lowest prices on your dream guitar!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re a bedroom strummer or a seasoned rockstar, chances are you\u2019ve heard of Reverb<\/a>, one of the most prominent digital marketplaces for musical instruments in the world.<\/p>\n\n

In this guide, we help you to navigate some of Reverb to make sure you get the safest deals and the lowest prices on your dream guitar.<\/p>\n\n

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What Is Reverb?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the website, Reverb.com<\/a> is an online platform for buying and selling all kinds of musical instruments, gears and accessories. But it\u2019s made a name for itself by being so much more; it\u2019s also a source of music knowledge and pricing trends!<\/p>\n\n

For example, Reverb\u2019s resources include videos like \u201cHow To Sound Like (your music idol)\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

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\"\"Screengrab: How To Sound Like John Mayer with Effects Pedals | Reverb Potent Pairings<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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On top of this, Reverb\u2019s website interface is easy to navigate and provides you with a whole host of tools to help inform and protect you as a buyer.<\/p>\n\n

Let\u2019s jump into a few of these features.<\/p>\n\n

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Spotting A Good Reverb Seller<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Imagine: You\u2019re looking for a new Fender Stratocaster. You look into Google Search, only to be faced with thousands of listings. You picked out a few that caught your eye, but where do you go from here?<\/p>\n\n

Any online shopping aficionado will tell you that finding a reliable seller is 90% of the battle won. Reverb makes this super easy by rewarding quality sellers with three different earned badges.

Look out for Reverb stores with these badges next to their names:<\/p>\n\n

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Quick Responder:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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To earn this badge, stores have to respond to offers within 12 hours and respond to messages within 16 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Quick Shipper:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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If you\u2019re in a rush, look for this badge. Quick Shippers have a track record of shipping your newly bought guitar within 24 hours!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Preferred Seller:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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The “Preferred Seller” badge is a top honour for a Reverb seller. Preferred sellers have to maintain a 4.5\/5 star rating from customers and participate in site-wide sales (so you know there\u2019ll be good deals around).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Feedback Score:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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Always look out for the Feedback score given by customers. An example of a highly rated Reverb store is the Chicago Music Exchange<\/a>. No wonder they’re so popular, their service is great!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Picking The Right Reverb Listing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Before you begin shopping, it\u2019s good to decide on what your priorities are. Are you looking to own a brand new guitar or do you prefer a cheaper, but well kept second-hand set? Perhaps you’re on the hunt for an expensive vintage collectable?<\/p>\n\n

Shopping Brand New<\/strong>
On Reverb, instruments listed as \u201cBrand New\u201d come from authorised retailers. These retailers may also have a physical store. Their product offerings are bought directly from the manufacturer and come with standard warranty protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Brand new instruments are mostly price-controlled, and you won\u2019t see much fluctuations in prices. This is the recommended option if you want to be your instrument\u2019s first owner and be reassured of absolutely no defects.<\/p>\n\n

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Buying Second-Hand<\/strong>
If you\u2019re looking to stretch your budget and you’re not too picky about a scratch or two, consider shopping for second-hand instruments! Reverb has plenty of great deals for used gears. This helps you save money, and it\u2019s a great way to get an instrument that would typically be out of your budget too. You might even find some unique pieces this way too.<\/p>\n\n

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\"\"MONO Vertigo Electric Guitar Case: Brand new vs \u201cMint\u201d condition.
You could save a good chunk of money on a used piece that\u2019s still in perfect shape.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Variations in used gear prices typically come down to the product\u2019s condition. Reverb helps buyers and sellers by categorising listings with several gear condition labels. Here are the ones you should know.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Mint:<\/strong> Just shy of \u201cBrand New\u201d. Mint items include the original packaging and have no blemish.<\/p>\n\n

Excellent:<\/strong> Used but still close to new. Instruments are almost entirely free of blemishes and other visual defects. It has been used with the utmost care.<\/p>\n\n

Very Good: <\/strong>This describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than “Excellent” but is still in great condition overall. With a “Very Good” guitar, you might find some scratches, buckle rash, or other minor blemishes. There should be nothing that affects the playability or function of the instrument.<\/p>\n\n

Good:<\/strong> You\u2019ll find scratches, dents and other visible imperfections on the instrument, but it’ll still work perfectly fine.<\/p>\n\n

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Using Reverb’s Price Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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If you\u2019re unsure about product market rates, especially for second-hand items, make sure to refer to Reverb\u2019s Price Guides<\/a>. This helps you by offering the latest pricing trends so that you’ll know that you’re not overpaying.<\/p>\n\n

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Making The Most of Reverb<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Cast Your Net Wide<\/strong>
Singapore\u2019s a small place, and there\u2019s an entire WORLD of guitars to explore. Prevent Reverb from pinning you to just Singapore, and select \u201cEverywhere\u201d for an unfiltered look at what\u2019s available on the web.<\/p>\n\n

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While most Reverb stores and sellers will know how to handle international shipping, your dream listing may come with unsatisfactory shipping terms – or none at all. That\u2019s where freight forwarders come in handy. We’ve got some great freight forwarding guide prepared for you!<\/p>\n\n