Guitar Center Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Considering 308 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently praise the store staff for being exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming, making in-person visits a wonderful experience. Many people truly appreciate the expert guidance provided when browsing instruments and finding the right musical gear for their needs. Though some customers noted challenges regarding online purchases, such as missing essential accessories or receiving faulty equipment. A few individuals also reported frustrating interactions with customer support and unhelpful responses when trying to resolve product issues. Others mentioned ongoing difficulties with shipping delays and poorly handled product returns or exchanges.

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matchable to Yamaha 88 Key Case for $40 less and included Special 2-day handling - Priceless. All information was accurately entered, Visa struggle on the numbers is the Card issue - not service ce... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called the North Fort Worth store inquiring about a cymbal being in stock and spoke to Garin. He was great. Garin was very upbeat and friendly. He was knowledgeable about my product of interest and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was A+! Chris at the Brooklyn location was so helpful and patient. I’m a beginner and a lefty, and he was so knowledgeable about finding a match for me. Thank you!

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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 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy the warranty at guitar Center

I bought the warranty for my Mesa boogie amp that I bought off the floor at guitar Center. Has an issue with the tubes which is fully covered under the warranty. I submitted the warranty claim the website does not work for crap so I had to call them and then they sent me a UPS tracking slip to mail the item back. They also sent me a letter that said that UPS would charge Asurion for the cost of the packing materials and I would have to pay nothing so as you can imagine, I go to the UPS store and they tell me that that’s not the case. I showed them the letter and they say there’s nothing they can do so I call asurion and back and they give me a completely different story than what it says in the letter that they sent me on my email. It’s a joke I would not buy the warranty and I would buy my gear from any other place you can except guitar center. They suck, the only reason I went there is because I needed it that weekend and of course it turns into a big failure

5 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Jason! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent order. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman that helped me with my…

The gentleman that helped me with my purchase was named Logan… He was extremely helpful and had a very pleasant demeanor while talking with me and helping me through my order and he offered to help me put through my order because I told him I was elderly and wasn’t sure I knew how to do it and he stepped right up and said no problem that he would help me through every step and he sure did and all of that was much appreciated… Good job, Logan

4 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service rep helped to get some issues…

The sales rep helped to get some issues with my order resolved in a very timely and professional matter allowing me to get this amp in time as a gift for my son. Amazing service . Very much appreciated for going way above and beyond my expectations. Awesome experience. Highly recommend buying gear online from here. Thank you

28 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam Drew knows his stuff

Sam Drew was my gear advisor and he went above and beyond to help me make my final choices.

3 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for next day shipping

I paid for next day shipping, 35.50 on a 185$ order to get it asap purchased on thursday april 30th and just got notice ill receive the item on monday the 4th...unbe-lie-vable...

30 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello John! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with shipping your order. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and friendly staff

Very helpful and friendly staff. Stayed open late to allow me time to make a decision on what guitar I wanted. Kindly let me know they were closing, but I never felt rushed. All around great experience, would recommend.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great music store

28 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jay was the person who handled my…

Jay was the person who handled my order. He was professional, efficient, and friendly. Guitar Center is lucky to have Jay as an employee. He is excellent.

29 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Karen!

Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff and Jonah were great Salesman-Techs.

Jeff and Jonah were great salesman and techs. They handled a complicated Return to Upgrade, flawlessly. Would buy from them, again.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Anthony! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company lied about order being…

Company lied about order being in-stock. I saw a paid add about the AKAI MPC being in stock. I ordered it and heard nothing for a week. Was told credit card was charged on 4/8. Then got an email saying its on back order. 20 days later I get an email saying there was a problem with my payment. Its clear, this is an attempt to justify delaying something they didn't have in stock.

I have lost trust in Guitar Center, not sure if I will ever purchase from them again. Would prefer to buy from an honest company that just says its out of stock and we believe you would get it between two realistic dates.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello John! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent purchase being backordered. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travis is awesome!

Travis was super helpful and got me a great deal! Took the time to put hands on the kit and confirm what was present/missing and worked with management to knock off the cost of the missing pieces. Great customer service!

27 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Rob! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I placed an order for my local store…

I placed an order for my local store pickup but the confirmation states it will ship instead.
So annoying!

27 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Steve! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent pick up order. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The store manger Alex is the best.

The store manger Alex and the lesson coordinator Jay were both so nice to me. I ended up signing up for lesson when I initally was on the fence about it. Both of them made my week and I look forward to seeing them again and to my lessons at this GC. Amazing coustomer service and hospitality. This location wasn't always like this. Whatever changes have been made keep it up.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Jacob! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was friendly and helpful

Staff was friendly and helpful, especially Brian.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hey Dave! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howard is an AWESOME gear advisor!!!


Howard is an AWESOME gear advisor!!!

23 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Will! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matchable to Yamaha 88 Key Case for $40…

Matchable to Yamaha 88 Key Case for $40 less and included Special 2-day handling - Priceless.
All information was accurately entered, Visa struggle on the numbers is the Card issue - not service center. Appeciated the rush order as concerts are wearing me out with the carry w/o wheel on and has a hole in the case - 20yr purchase prior - with great life - just done.
Thank you Anthony Mier-Mcmeins – Gear Advisor on helping in the call-in order.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Thomas! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a hard time choosing the right…

Had a hard time choosing the right guitar and amp. Adriana and the staff made is very easy and were very accommodating in helping me find the right gear. Orders were a breeze. They went above and beyond to take care of me. Customer service was top notch. Will definitely be frequenting this store.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hey Daniel! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

guitar sitting for days unshipped

guitar sitting for days listed as processing, when asked i was told it was waiting for pickup which obviously was not true. i buy a lot from guitar center and this behavior is out of context and very discouraging for future purchases

19 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Cody, sorry to hear that your order showed it was processing and that messaging wasn't clear. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with your order number so we can look into this further with you. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Fender Kingman waited a…

I ordered a Fender Kingman waited a week to get it, was offered a scratch and dent special. Im getting a full refund. I was very excited to get it shipped, recieved the bad email today. I bought my first gutair from gutair center and fell in love, sad to see it came to this.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Justin,

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any sort of inconvenience you may have encountered and we’re sorry that the item you expected wasn't able to be fulfilled. Please email us yourvoice@guitarcenter.com with your comments and your preferred contact information, we will follow up with you regarding this. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guitar Center Really Made Me Feel Special

Guitar Center was great. The item I ordered was no longer available. I received a call from a representative who informed me that I would receive an item of even higher value at no extra cost to me. I couldn't be happier with the way this was handled.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hi Alvin! Thank you so much for the 5-star review!

We truly appreciate your kind words. Providing great service and making sure our customers feel confident in the products they choose is always our top priority. It means a lot to know that you felt well taken care of during your visit.

We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🎶

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