Last Revised: December  1st, 2020

Purchases made after Dec. 15 still qualify for our standard 45-day return policy. Extended return policy is 45 days or Jan. 31, of the following year—whichever comes later. Extended layaway policy is 30 days or Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020—whichever comes later. All layaways require a minimum deposit of 25% of the purchase price.

45 Day Satisfaction Guarantee - Limitations and Exceptions Apply*

Our goal is your total satisfaction.

If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it in its original condition within the return period and we’ll give you a full refund of the purchase price, excluding shipping and handling charges. It’s that simple. You must have a return authorization code, which you can obtain by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

*Limitations and Exceptions to Extended Return Period

Returns of the following products must be made within 14 days of purchase - Recording devices, DJ equipment, workstation keyboards, rack signal processors and lighting/fog machines.

Returns of the following products must be made within 3 days of purchase – Vintage instruments.

The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, Apple hardware, computers, opened software, electronic software downloads, books, CDs, videos, vinyl records, turntable cartridges, tubes, in ear buds, earplugs and in ear monitors, masks and other apparel, fog fluid, harmonicas, cleaning products, demo gear, special orders -- both custom/special orders and items we don’t stock.

The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Apple products incur a 10% restocking fee on any open box returns. Note: Apple hardware with defects in materials or workmanship, under the one-year Limited Warranty, are subject to Apple’s return policy. By using your Apple product, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty as set out on the manufacturer’s website.

Return in Store to Avoid Shipping Charges

Items purchased in-store or online can be returned to any Shredwerx store. Just bring a copy of your order confirmation email or the packing slip you received with your order. Credit will be issued immediately. If you return your product in-store, you can avoid paying return shipping charges. For the latest information on store status and hours, please check stores.guitarcenter.com.

Abuse of Return Privileges

Our return policy is in place to ensure our customers don’t get stuck with the wrong piece of gear. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or suspend return privileges for customers who abuse or attempt to violate our return policy through practices including, but not limited to, excessive returns, attempts to return items that are no longer in brand-new condition, etc.

International Returns

Refer to your packing list for international return instructions. 

Requesting to Return a Product By Mail

Contact our experts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., to obtain a return authorization. Online orders should be shipped to:

Cash Refund Policy:

Refunds for cash purchases over $250.00 will be made by check or Visa Debit Card (in select locations).