Established in 1924, Sam Ash music is actually pretty close to being, as it claims, “The World’s Favorite Music Store,” boasting “over 70,000 square feet of gear in stock at all times.” We’re not sure exactly how many square feet a single guitar takes up, but the national retailer’s online selection includes an incredible variety of musical instruments, performance gear and recording equipment across hundreds of brands and a broad range of prices. Offers of free shipping, interest-free payment plans and a lowest-price guarantee may not be enough to make this the planet’s favorite, but might be enough to make it yours.