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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Looking at 315 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently praise the store staff for being exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and patient throughout the entire purchasing process. Many people appreciate the personalized and helpful guidance provided when selecting musical instruments, finding proper gear options, and exploring different accessories. Some reviewers were not happy with online orders, experiencing frustrating shipping delays or entirely unfulfilled purchases. Additionally, several consumers encountered significant problems with used equipment arriving faulty, damaged, or lacking essential parts. These individuals noted that better quality checks before resale would definitely prevent such disappointing experiences.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had had a previous order I made cancelled as it was for a duplicate listing for an item that had already been sold. The service advisor I contacted was very helpful in locating another one of the sa... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The cover is nicely made and sturdy but the logo is upside down! Looks weird but oh well, it works. It was backordered and GC was on top of sending me updates about my order.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eliot was awesome every step of the way. Great attitude, knowledgeable and just made my vintage trade in for a new Les Paul a great experience. Staff like Eliot is what keeps me as a lifelong GC custo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valerie made our shopping experience—buying my 14 year old son his first acoustic guitar—stress-free and fun. We appreciated how educated they were about guitars and that they genuinely loved to share... See more

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Guitar Center offers great deals on guitars and other musical instruments including bass guitars, keyboards, and amplifiers


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don was very helpful with the purchase…

Don was very helpful with the purchase and provided good advice on which amp to purchase.

27 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Don was helpful and provided great advice to help you find the right amp. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Don and the team. We truly appreciate your business and hope you’re enjoying your new amp!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love our local Guitar Center in…

I love our local Guitar Center in Eugene, Oregon. Felix did a great job ordering my product, and is always helpful. And Joseph the Guitar Technician did a very good job working on my Dean Z guitar recently.
Thank you Guitar Center Eugene, Oregon, USA🇺🇲

27 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Felix was so helpful with ordering your product and that Joseph did a great job working on your Dean Z guitar. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both of them and the Guitar Center Eugene team.

We truly appreciate your continued support of your local Guitar Center and look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very smooth transaction

Very smooth transaction start to finish. Randon was an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped me find exactly what I needed and was extremely knowledgeable about the products I was looking for.

27 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Randon made your experience smooth from start to finish and was able to help you find exactly what you needed. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Randon and the team. We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another success

Always quick and easy finding what I am looking for. The prices are agreeable and ordering is a breeze

24 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear that you consistently have quick and easy experiences with us. It’s wonderful to know you’re happy with our prices and find the ordering process convenient. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient knowledgeable accurate precision

I felt good with dylan I think that was his name he was thorough accurate kind patient experience knowledge didn't stop until it was completed without no errors talked a little bit about certain guitars as well because when you're a musician you're guitar means everything to you even as it is fine tuned and it matches who You are he definitely went all out to do that especially with the stand that he had spoke with me about that he wasn't going to do that to me so he had gotten me a better stand and I appreciate that I think that you guys have value with him working the position he is in that's why he is who how he is because he earned it I felt completely trustworthy from him honestly he took the time out to make sure that everything was a good quality and exactly what I was looking for I'm going to give him 100% you guys are lucky to have a salesman like he is you should be grateful for his experience what matters to him your quality your character absoutley promotion to better position in that table area that he is already in he's funny I he's nice professional he's thuro he's well experienced and he knows what he's talking about I give him one heads up 10 high fives I glad we did business absoutley I'm not one to give a explosive review unless you earned it, that's what was taught to me I was glad to meet him I'm going to do all my business thru him a the furture holds I'm very happy with my deal I got a Ibanez for $199 which doesn't happen it was a privilege and I thank everybody at guitar center for your dedication and hard work to keep us happy you know how sometimes we get.. tired and forgetful on what we need for ourselves every time I leave guitar center I always feel better about myself being a musician and why and how come so it's just around the business of music frequency happens. Great fantastic I'm happy with my purchases, thank you for your service bro! Tami

21 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much, Tami, for sharing such a thoughtful and heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that Dylan took the time to make sure everything was exactly what you were looking for and that you felt supported throughout your experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him and the team.

It’s wonderful to know that you left feeling happy with your purchase and inspired as a musician. We truly appreciate your business, your trust, and the 10 high-fives! 🎸🙌 We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanna hop on here and shout out my…

Just wanna hop on here and shout out my daughter’s piano instructor Joe Rivas. He’s super down to earth and takes his time explaining how each lesson goes. Tremendous patience and all around awesome instructor. Thank you Joe

22 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the wonderful shout-out! We’re so glad to hear that Joe has made such a positive impact on your daughter’s piano lessons. His patience, approachable style, and dedication to making sure each lesson is understood are exactly what we want for our students.

We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Joe. Thanks for being part of the Guitar Center family! 🎹

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kris was very helpful over the phone

Kris was very helpful for me over the phone with ordering an amp! He took the time out of his day to make sure it was still in stock, pull it from the floor, make sure it turned on and produced sound, and fulfilled my order over the phone!! Great customer service, great communication, 10/10 experience!!

22 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Kris went above and beyond to make sure the amp was in stock, tested, and ready for your order. That kind of attention to detail and care is exactly what we strive for.

We’ll be sure to share your 10/10 feedback with Kris. We truly appreciate your business and are glad he made your experience such a positive one! 🎸🔊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience!

Excellent experience! The staff I worked with recommended guitars and amps by thinking about my wants and needs, and they really tried to stick to my budget and make this order affordable and easy for me to split the payment in 4 through a Synchrony card. I would definitely want to come to Pittsburgh Guitar Center again!

19 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad our Pittsburgh team took the time to understand your wants and needs, recommend the right gear, and help you stay within your budget. Making the purchasing experience easy and comfortable is what we’re all about!

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Guitar Center Pittsburgh for your next musical adventure! 🎸🎶

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer deception

The support team doesn't answer... You waste a lot of time trying to contact them. They advertise and allow purchases even when the product isn't in stock.
I'm very frustrated, I'll never buy from that store again.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our customer support and product availability. We understand how frustrating it is to spend time trying to get assistance and then encounter issues with an item being unavailable.

We’d appreciate the opportunity to look into this and address your concerns. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with your contact information and details about your experience so our team can follow up with you directly.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order on 8/18 and paid via…

I placed an order on 8/18 and paid via PayPal but I have yet to receive a shipping confirmation. What is going on? I need this order ASAP

18 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

We’re sorry for the delay and understand how frustrating it is to be waiting on an order you need ASAP. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with your order information so we can look into the status of your order and help get you an update as quickly as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Devon was awesome!

Devon was awesome!! Great experience!!

20 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that Devon made your experience a great one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Devon and the team. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again! 🎸🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff and customer service.

Overall, a wonderful experience. I traded in some gear toward the purchase of another guitar, and the entire process was smooth and hassle-free. Skylar was fantastic to work with. He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the experience. Even though the store was busy during my trade-in, Skylar managed multiple customers seamlessly without ever making me feel overlooked. At no point did I feel like my business wasn't valued. He gave the same level of attention and effort to helping me find the right guitar, taking the time to listen to what I was looking for and making sure I found the gear that fit my needs. There was a small issue with the instrument when it arrived, but it was not Guitar Center's fault. Both Darren and Skylar were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to make things right. Their professionalism and commitment to customer service turned what could have been a frustrating situation into a positive one.I would gladly do business with the Wichita location again. Skylar and Darren were outstanding, and their willingness to help made all the difference. Great people create great customer experiences, and that's exactly what I found here.

19 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that Skylar and Darren went above and beyond to make your experience a positive one. It’s wonderful to know that Skylar was patient, knowledgeable, and attentive even while helping multiple customers, and that he took the time to find the right guitar for you.

We’re also glad Darren and Skylar were able to step in and make things right when an issue arose with the instrument. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them and the Wichita team. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back! 🎸🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex Monshaw was an extremely…

Alex Monshaw was an extremely professional, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, and just an all round great guy to deal with!

I would highly recommend working with this store and especially Alex to anyone looking for great gear.

20 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Alex made such a positive impression with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with Alex and the team. We look forward to helping you find more great gear in the future! 🎸🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Warren was a pleasure!

Working with Warren was a pleasure!
He is the resident expert percussion person at the Mays Landing store. Thank you, Warren!

18 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the wonderful shout-out! We’re so glad to hear that Warren made your experience a pleasure and shared his percussion expertise with you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Warren and the Mays Landing team. We truly appreciate your support! 🥁🙌

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order: GCW9865852901

Order: GCW9865852901
I bought it three days ago and my son is anxiously waiting. The ad says delivery takes three to five days, but it hasn't even been shipped yet, and I haven't received any tracking information.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

We’re sorry for the delay, especially with your son eagerly waiting for the order. We understand how frustrating it is when an order hasn’t shipped yet and you haven’t received tracking information, particularly when the advertised delivery timeframe is 3–5 days.

Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with your order number (GCW9865852901) and contact information so we can look into the status of your order and help provide an update.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Josh helped set up up with a free mini lesson with Zac. My daughter has wanted to try guitars for a long time. Well, it was a great experience. We decided to offically start lessons. Josh helped set us up with a guitar that sounds good and will last as her skills evolve. He was good at sussing out what we wanted and making sure we got the best deal possible. (Used helped us upgrade and save money). I am excited to see where she goes with this. My house is already non stop full of the tunes Zac showed her. Chase helped us check out at the counter and even helped get us a discount I had almost forgotten. Overall it was a great experience. You can tell everyone there is passionate about music and passing that same love onto the next generation.

16 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience! We’re thrilled that Josh, Zac, and Chase could make your daughter’s first steps into guitar so positive and exciting. It’s fantastic to hear that she enjoyed the mini lesson so much that the music is already filling your home! 🎸

We love hearing that our team helped you find a guitar that fits her needs, supports her growth, and works within your budget. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Josh, Zac, and Chase. We can’t wait to see where her musical journey takes her! 🎶

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Father’s Day 2025 to preseant

Father’s Day 2025, online with Musiciansfriend my lady ordered a NEW Earth Quaker devices pedal. The pedal is $299.00 new V-3 Sunn O Lifer pedal. I received mine and it was not NEW! They sent me a used one and tried to pass it off as new. I called MF and they said they were sorry, they gifted me $50 coupon, they also said were all out of new pedals and would send a new one when the new batch cam in. I said ok, got my return slip and sent it back to MF. A day or 2 later and what comes in the mail? A box from musiciansfriend, I open it, I am excited,but that is short lived. Somebody from MF didn’t know about the phone call a couple days earlier when they told me they were out. This pedal that is suppose to be new is covered in dust all over. They tried again to sell me a used or dirty display pedal. So that’s twice, 2 different $300 both EQD V-3 Sunn O Lifer pedal, pedals that were used. They were suppose to be clean, NEW, manual,sticker. It doesn’t stop there.
Then they say call when you order next and MF would make sure it’s correct. So now this would be the 3rd try and I pick a used pedal this time. I look at all of them and I pick a nice clean used pedal, EQD V-2 Sunn O Lifer pedal. I get the 3rd pedal in the mail and they sent a used V2 excerpt it’s the one that looked the worst in all there adds. The one that was the cheapest and I DID NOT order that. Sent it back. The lady from MF( I won’t use her name) said they were so sorry that these things don’t happen like this and that she was sorry. If I would just give them another chance and when I picked something to call her and she the MF lady said she would call and make sure my 4 th try would go good. So, this was suppose to be a Father’s Day gift and it’s months past now. I find a pedal again, Earthquaker Devices again. I looked at all of them. It was EQD V-1, Sunn O V-1. $400. I called the same lady at MF, she was super nice. She called the store while I waited on the other line on her call. She gets back on the phone and says” Terry, you will really like this pedal. She said they told her everything was there, patches,stickers,guitar pick all case candy, pedal is numbered and I still have the add picture that showed everything there including the special numbered pedal, it was special. And so I am super excited now! This is the 4 th time for a Father’s Day gift and it’s been way over that time. So I order it. I am way excited and what in the world happens when I get my pedal in the mail? The numbered pedal on there add with numbers clear and all it’s stuff included and with this lady calling and the pedal is missing the rat sticker and the Sunn O patch?? It feels like they are just being mean to me, plain and simple. Makes no sense, I never did anything to anyone. The MF gave me $50 off. And I have never been happy about that at all. Still bought the pedal. But now, my lady stopped going there and go to Guitarcenter, new card and new order and again picked a used good pedal a lil more money but Excellent condition and get it yesterday with couple of dings and a scratch. That’s cool but, why when I order something clean and they send not so good for the higher price. And my lady writes a email to Guitarcenter and who calls to help? The same girl from MF that never finished helping me at MF. Small world, and with the way the world is, why is she calling my phone? It feels like harassment, makes me want to stop playing guitar…..very uninspiring and I am a cancer survivor that loves Jesus and all the world 🌎 peace be with you

15 December 2025
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Reply from Guitar Center

We’re truly sorry to hear about the repeated issues you experienced with your orders. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially since the pedal was intended as a Father’s Day gift and you made several attempts to get the product and accessories you were promised.

We’d like the opportunity to review your experience and see how we can help. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with your contact information and order details so our team can look into this further.

Thank you for taking the time to share what happened with us. We appreciate your passion for music and sincerely regret that this experience left you feeling discouraged.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jordan is super helpful and very…

Jordan is super helpful and very knowledgeable. Whole staff was friendly. Best guitar center in the bay area

15 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that Jordan was helpful and knowledgeable, and that the entire team made you feel welcome. We truly appreciate you calling us the best Guitar Center in the Bay Area! 🎸🙌 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Jordan and the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working with multiple staff…

I have been working with multiple staff at this establishment over the last few months with a great experience and all of them have a broad range of knowledge. I have received the most help from a man named Lucas! Every little issue I had trying to get my Scarlett to receive audio from my Yamaha ekit. I ordered a set of Evans DB ones for my acoustic kit through the store and I am very pleased.

13 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that our team has been so knowledgeable and helpful over the past few months, especially Lucas. It’s great to know he took the time to work through all the details with your Scarlett and Yamaha e-kit and help you get everything working.

We’re also glad you’re pleased with your Evans DB One set! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Lucas and the team. We truly appreciate your business and support! 🥁🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guitar center in Highland Park IL…

Guitar center in Highland Park IL always has pleasant customer service. I called ahead and explained that I had 30 mins before my gig and asked to have my gear ready and I was out of the store in 5 minutes. Excellent Customer Service

12 August 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad the Highland Park team was able to have your gear ready and get you on your way in just five minutes—especially with only 30 minutes before your gig! 🎸⏱️

We appreciate you recognizing the team’s excellent customer service and are happy we could help make your day a little easier. Best of luck with the gig, and thanks for choosing Guitar Center!

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