What is World Music Supply?

World Music Supply is an online musical instrument and pro audio retailer that launched on the web in 1996, serving both the Muncie, Indiana area and customers worldwide. It sells guitars, basses, keyboards, and recording/pro audio gear from brands including Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Ibanez, and PRS, and states that all orders ship free. If you're shopping for a new or used instrument and want a long-established independent dealer, this is the kind of store worth checking — but you'll want to compare specific listings and confirm details before buying.

What the store sells

The site organizes its catalog around a handful of popular categories:

• Electric Guitars — the deepest part of the featured lineup, spanning budget to premium models
• Acoustic Guitars
• Bass Guitars
• Pro Audio — recording and production equipment
• Keyboards

The pro audio section breaks down further into subcategories such as:

That structure matters if you're outfitting a home studio: you can move from an audio interface to a matching microphone type without leaving the site.

Brands and product examples

The homepage highlights several brands directly — Gibson ("order your new Gibson Guitar today"), Ibanez ("premium Ibanez guitars"), and PRS — alongside Fender and Gretsch in the featured products. Featured listings give a sense of the price range and mix of new and used gear:

Two things stand out. First, many listings include a serial number in the title (for example, "Ser#: JT25124177"), which is typical of a dealer selling individual instruments rather than bulk stock. Second, the catalog mixes new and used gear — the ESP LTD and Jackson entries are explicitly labeled "Used." If condition matters to you, read the listing rather than assuming everything is new.

What the store promises

The homepage makes three straightforward claims:

• Free shipping — "All of our orders ship free!"
• Brand selection — it carries "the brands your favorite musicians use"
• Satisfaction guaranteed — "We make sure you like what you get"

These are marketing statements, not detailed policies. Before ordering, check the specific terms that apply to your purchase — return windows, condition guarantees on used items, and shipping timelines aren't spelled out on the homepage itself.

How to decide whether to buy here

Use these conditions to judge fit:

• You want a specific serial-numbered instrument. Listings that name the exact guitar and serial suggest you're buying that individual piece, which suits buyers who care about a particular finish or weight.
• You're comparing against larger retailers. Because prices are listed per item, you can match a model (say, a Player II Telecaster) against other dealers and weigh the free shipping and any service differences.
• You're buying used. Confirm condition, included case or gigbag, and return eligibility directly, since "used" listings vary.
• You need pro audio, not just guitars. The interface, mixer, and microphone subcategories make it a viable one-stop option for a recording setup.

The main caveats: the homepage doesn't publish return or warranty details, and payment options aren't listed there either — so verify those before checkout if they affect your decision. For a store operating online since 1996, the track record is long, but the specifics of any single order are what you should confirm.