Guitar Center Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 289 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff, highlighting their knowledge, helpfulness, and passion for music, which makes shopping and learning enjoyable. Many people appreciate the excellent customer service provided by individual employees, who go above and beyond to assist with purchases and resolve issues. However, some people were dissatisfied with product descriptions and the condition of used items, particularly regarding cases not being included as advertised or products arriving damaged. There are also occasional concerns about the ordering process, with some experiencing delays or confusion regarding shipping versus in-store pickup. A few other people also felt that the service for lessons was disorganized, leading to missed appointments and unmet expectations.

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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

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

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


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great salesman

Great salesman, Steve worked on this for me and got done in a timely manner

June 1, 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

I bought a lot from guitar center for…

I bought a lot from guitar center for years and years and sold gear to the store as well I'm about to buy more from guitar center again, I'm glad your store is still in Seattle Washington guitar center is easy to get what I'm looking for in instrument and pro gear.

May 31, 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 purchased a (over $3.000) guitar…

I purchased a (over $3.000) guitar online that was listed as being in "good condition"—rated a 9 out of 10—despite the fact that I had asked for confirmation multiple times. When I received the guitar, I found that: the top was cracked; the bridge had been re-glued, the neck as separation, and the repair work was abysmal; the electronics were non-original and defective; and the instrument was covered in scratches and dings. I returned it, yet the very next day, it was back up for sale without a single one of these issues being mentioned. The only word—and the most fitting one—to describe Guitar Center is: SCAMMERS.

May 19, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello! We apologize for the experience you have had with your recent purchase. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details along with the contact method you prefer, and we can get this addressed for you by management.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Again, we're sorry for the inconvenience you've experienced.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gina and the crew are some good people …

Gina and the crew are some good people …hard workers

They assisted me with my gm800 synth … I’ll be returning to pick up the other 2 items I ordered in a few days

Cheers !

May 30, 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

The wrong item was sent

The wrong item was sent. Wrong resin

May 29, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello! We apologize for the experience you have had with your recent purchase. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details along with the contact method you prefer, and we can get this addressed for you by management.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Again, we're sorry for the inconvenience you've experienced.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelby Durnin was very helpful in…

Kelby Durnin was very helpful in checking to see if something in stock would meet my need and then ordering what would.

May 27, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

We love to hear it! Thanks for letting us know that Kelby is doing a great job taking care of our customers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valerie made our shopping…

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 what they knew, as well as their passion. We purchased a Yamaha and couldn’t be happier. Thanks!

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

That's Great! We love to hear that we made things easy. We'll make sure that Valerie gets credit for a job well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service.
It was a wonderful experience.

Mario Pinto.

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

We love to hear it! Thanks for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Store environment was very good staff…

Store environment was very good staff was very attentive and patient to answer every question I had

May 27, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Happy to hear that we made you feel welcome and were able to get you taken care of!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False advertising

The listing said that a case was included. It arrived without a case and absolutely filthy and unplayable. I was more than willing to clean it and set it up, but for the money spent, I wanted everything that was advertised in the listing. I reached about the case and the store lied and said that there wasn’t one in the listing. The person in the help chat, Tyler S, was no help at all. Never again. If my locally owned shop or Sweetwater doesn’t have it, I don’t need it.

UPDATE: Don’t bother reaching out to the email they provide in their canned responses on negative reviews here. They won’t respond

May 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was helped by Michael

I was helped by Michael. He was awesome to work with. Made the process very easy. Answered all the questions I had and was able to introduce me to Mason the roland rep. Will definitely come back and shop based on this experience.

May 27, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

That's great! We love hearing that you had a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly service

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 I took him up on his recommendation in going with the cymbal pack. I have shopped in person all my life and mostly likely will continue to do so and hopefully Garin is there when I do!

May 25, 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 help from Robert, Matt, and Logan

Robert showed me around the store, Matt placed the guitar on layaway to ensure it wouldn’t sell, and Logan ultimately helped me purchase the guitar and arrange shipping. Each of them were helpful and gave me a good experience at Guitar Center. I plan to return one day for a guitar case purchase as well.

May 23, 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

My fiance and I stopped in Warwick RI…

My fiance and I stopped in Warwick RI location looking to purchase her first bass guitar. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable to help her make the right purchase. They were both very friendly and personable which made it easy to buy knowing more about what we needed. Would definitely recommend these two.

May 22, 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

Harold made the purchase very easy

Harold made the purchase very easy. He was available and answered all of my questions. I am very pleased with my guitar.

May 16, 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

I love doing my drum lessons at Guitar…

I love doing my drum lessons at Guitar Center in California. My very first Fender guitar was purchased there, including the case, and I also found my used Fender Jim Root Telecaster there in excellent mint condition.

I love being able to play the instruments and test everything before buying. I also think their approach is very broad, welcoming, and open-minded towards musicians and enthusiasts.

May 28, 2025
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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

Outstanding!

John, the manager, was outstanding from start to finish. He took the time to answer all my questions even though it was the end of his working day and was enjoyable to talk with. As promised, he shipped the amp the next morning on Monday and it arrived on Tuesday! The amp was very well packed and arrived in perfect condition. Just an outstanding experience all the way around.

May 19, 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 2 out of 5 stars

Don't ever pay them for faster…

Don't ever pay them for faster delivery. I ordered a pedal on May 14 and paid for 2 day delivery. Received it on May 19. Crap service.

May 19, 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Kev, sorry to hear that your pedal didn't arrive when you expected. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details along with the contact method you prefer, and we will follow up with you.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Again, I'm sorry for the frustration you've experienced.

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan in Mesquite

Your rep, Jonathan, is fantastic! We won’t buy gear for our company from anyone else at GC. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! Our first experience at the Mesquite location was with the previous manager James and we were very scared once he left to deal with anyone else. We were pleasantly surprised to start working with Jonathan. He is professional and he is wonderful.

May 15, 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! 🎶

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