The Acoustic Shoppe
Gear recommendations from musicians you already trust.
Our Community Pros are working musicians who've earned their recommendations on stages, in studios, and around the campfire. Browse their hand-picked collections.
The program
Not influencers. Musicians.
Every Community Pro plays what they recommend. Here's why that matters to you.
For customers shopping the collections
Finding the right acoustic instrument is personal. Body style, tonewood, scale length, playability — these things matter, and the wrong choice is a $2,000 mistake.
Our Community Pros have played these instruments. They've gigged with them, recorded with them, and compared them to dozens of alternatives. When a Pro puts something in their collection, it's because they'd genuinely recommend it to a friend.
Shop their collections knowing you're starting from a filtered list built by someone who plays what you play.
For musicians curious about joining
The TAS Community Pros program was built for the musician who already talks gear with their audience — the YouTube reviewer, the camp instructor, the festival regular whose followers ask "what should I buy?" after every video.
We'll build you your own curated collection on our site with your branding. You'll earn commission every time someone buys through your link — and our 60-day cookie means you get credit even when your audience takes their time.
No spam. No script. Just your honest recommendations and a reliable payout.
TAS Community Pros
Browse their Gear Lists
Built for both sides of the conversation.
The program works because everyone involved has skin in the game.
For customers
Every Pro plays what they recommend. No paid-placement picks — just gear they'd actually use on stage.
Skip the overwhelm. Each collection is pre-filtered for a specific player, style, or price range.
Every instrument in every Pro's collection ships with our 30-day trial, 23-point setup, and 1-year trade-in (instruments over $1000).
Browse a collection, then call or chat with our team. The Pros point the direction — we take it from there.
For community pros
We build a custom collection on our site with your name and branding — your signature shop.
Start at 6% and earn up to 8% as you grow. Click today, buy next month — you still get paid.
Earn commission on everything your referred customer buys in their first 2 months — not just the first item.
Great content gets rewarded immediately. We can bump you to 8% early if the work speaks for itself.
For musicians
Think you'd be a good fit?
We're not looking for follower counts. We're looking for musicians whose audience asks "what should I buy?" — and whose answer actually means something.
6% on every qualified sale, weekly payouts, 60-day cookie, and your own branded collection from day one.
Hit $10K in lifetime sales and you move up automatically. Or make exceptional content and we'll bump you early.
Questions before applying? Reach us at Affiliates@theacousticshoppe.com or call (417) 720-1223. We keep the program small enough that every Pro gets real support.
How it works
Apply
Quick process through our partner platform. Tell us who you are, what you play, and where your audience lives. We'll review and be in touch fast.
Curate your collection
Pick the instruments and accessories you'd actually recommend. We build the collection on our site with your name on it.
Share naturally
Use your unique tracking link in your videos, posts, and social bios. No script required — just your honest opinion.
Get paid
Weekly payouts via PayPal or Wise once you hit $50. Commission on every qualifying purchase your audience makes in their first two months.
For musicians
Apply to become a Community Pro
We're not looking for follower counts. We're looking for musicians whose audience asks "what should I buy?" — and whose answer actually means something.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the TAS Community Pros affiliate program? +
The TAS Community Pros program is The Acoustic Shoppe's affiliate program for working musicians, educators, and content creators in the acoustic music space. Community Pros get their own branded gear collection on our site, a unique tracking link, and earn commission on every qualifying sale they refer. It's built for musicians who already talk gear with their audience — not generic influencers.
How much does the program pay? +
Community Pros start at 6% commission (Session Player tier) on every qualified sale. Once you generate $10,000 in lifetime sales you automatically move to 8% (Headliner tier). We also offer a fast-track to Headliner status for partners producing exceptional content — no sales threshold required. Payouts are processed weekly via PayPal or Wise once your balance hits $50.
How does the 60-day cookie work? +
When someone clicks your affiliate link, a 60-day tracking cookie is placed in their browser. If they come back and purchase any time within those 60 days, you get credit for the sale — even if they didn't buy on their first visit. Acoustic instrument buyers often take weeks to decide on a purchase, so a 60-day window is significantly better than the industry standard of 7-30 days.
What is the "Encore" bonus? +
The Encore bonus means you earn commission on every purchase your referred customer makes during their first 2 months — not just the first transaction. If someone clicks your link, buys a guitar today, then comes back next week for a case and strings, you get paid on all of it. Acoustic players tend to buy accessories alongside instruments, so this adds up quickly.
Who qualifies to become a Community Pro? +
We're looking for working musicians, educators, and content creators whose audience trusts their gear recommendations — YouTube reviewers, festival performers, camp instructors, podcasters, bloggers, and social media creators in the acoustic music space. We don't have a minimum follower count. What matters is whether your audience genuinely values your opinion on acoustic instruments and accessories.
Are the instruments in a Pro's collection covered by the Dread-Not Guarantee? +
Yes — every new instrument over $1,000 purchased through a Community Pro collection ships with The Acoustic Shoppe's full Dread-Not Guarantee. That includes our 30-day home trial, 23-point professional setup, 1-year trade-in at 90% of purchase price, free Bluetooth humidity tracker, and a custom string call before your instrument ships. The Pro collections are a discovery tool — the same purchase protections apply to every qualifying instrument on our site.
What makes The Acoustic Shoppe's affiliate program different from others? +
Most music affiliate programs treat partners as link-holders. We treat Community Pros as curators. Every Pro gets their own branded collection on our site — not just a generic link to the homepage. We also offer a 60-day cookie window, a 2-month commission window on all customer purchases, weekly payouts, and a fast-track to higher commission for partners producing great content. The Acoustic Shoppe is a specialist acoustic retailer run by professional musicians, so your recommendations carry the same credibility our brand is built on.
How do I apply to become a Community Pro? +
Fill out the application form on this page or email us at Affiliates@theacousticshoppe.com. Tell us who you are, what you play, and where your audience lives. We review every application personally and follow up within a few business days. We keep the program intentionally small so every Pro gets real support from our team.
