I had no problem with musician's friend. Ordered an Epiphone les paul last year. The anticipated date of them getting the guitar in was on time-and shipped out as scheduled. The only difficulty is you may have to wait for a specific model or color guitar to come in from their supplier. I know musician's friend has trouble with Epiphone, because the stock is in such high demand, faster than the item is being distributed and made. Once I got my guitar, I was VERY pleased with my decision and glad that I waited and got the guitar I wanted rather than just picking a substitute because I couldn't wait the extra few weeks. One of my favorite guitars that I own!!