GigGear Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 76 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently point out that orders are shipped promptly and arrive safely thanks to extremely secure packaging. Many people appreciate the efficient next-day delivery options and clear tracking details provided throughout the entire purchasing process. Buyers are especially happy with the competitive pricing and the wide selection of musical equipment available online. Shoppers frequently describe the website as very easy to navigate and praise the knowledgeable staff for providing professional setup services. Consumers find the overall shopping journey remarkably smooth and confidently mention they will gladly use the store again soon.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Peavey VYPYR X2 60w Guitar Modeling Amp. Wonderful amp and great service. Easy web page navigation, great description and price. The amp was shipped immediately and packaged securel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seymour Duncan JB 4-SH After receiving my Seymour Duncan and installing it to my Hamer Flying V it has transformed it and given me exactly the boost and clarity I was looking for. I will certainly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looked for this amp online and GigGear was £80 cheaper than all the other mainstream outlets so checked them out, had the option of next day delivery so took the plunge. Had email confirmation... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wanted a drum set for 9 year old and the salesperson was so helpful and recommended a drum set and explained about the bundle deals available. We bought a complete bundle as it was excellent value... See more


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  1. #29 of 44 best companies in Musical instrument shop
  2. #89 of 280 best companies in Fashion accessories shop
  3. #36 of 63 best companies in Music shop

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Huge music shop based in Harlow, Essex in easy reach of Hertford, Ware, Bishops Stortford, Chelmsford, Cambridge, London, Hatfield, St Albans selling Guitars, Drums, Cymbals, Amplifiers, PA Systems, Digital Pianos, Keyboards, Recording Equipment and accessories with the best deals in store and online.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

We bought a violin and have been back several times for tuning/advice. On every occassion we have found staff have been helpful, polite and informative. Can't fault them at all

27 October 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mike

Mike

“Bought a Violin for my 7 year old daughters birthday, with the advice of the sales guy on size and make we bought a 3/4, unfortunately it proved to be too big for my daughter as advised by her teacher, the teacher said she needs a 1/2 size and that the advise from the sales guy was incorrect. The owner offered 1/3 of the price we paid in it’s original condition, we did did not accept. I took the violin to Derosa Music Bishops Stortford who was more than happy to trade with the correct size and no money changing hands, the same make and in better condition than the one we purchased from the rip-off merchant at GigGear. I would definitely advise shopping around as this guy is a rip-off. This is the mentality of a business man who is willing to rip-off an 7 year old’s birthday gift! Beware..

18 September 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service

I visited Giggear on 15th May 2021 to look for a new left-handed electric guitar and was recommended a second-hand Ibanez. Rob West and his colleague Alex are very polite and friendly and are very happy to answer questions and talk you through the setup of the guitar. I received high-quality service and an excellent and reasonably priced guitar. Very pleasant experience and would definitely be returning.

16 May 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Misleading dispatch times

I ordered an EMG 81 and 85 as the site said they would be dispatched within 2-5 days.

About 4 days later (in fairness it was the Easter weekend) I got an email to say they could get the 85 from the supplier, but the 81 was out of stock and wouldn't be in stock for some time, and it could be several months. Some alternatives were offered but I stuck with just the 85 in the end.

I was promptly refunded for the 81 and the 85 arrived a few days later.

All in, not terrible service, but the dispatch times on the website are completely false and feel this is misleading customers to thinking unavailable products are in stock to simply offer alternatives and retain business.

30 April 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed with experience, highly recommend

Really impressed with the experience I had so felt I needed to put in a review.

The team were super-knowledgeable and took the time to guide me to the right instrument, at the right price, for my family (Yamaha Piagerro NP12 keyboard.)

Not the only good experience I’ve had with this company. Previously bought a Boss Katana Artist mk2 from the team and the support was spot on again.

The price is great but the support was priceless. Highly recommend.

20 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge range and great service

GigGear have a huge range to choose from and are super helpful. Delivery was really quick and I’d definitely recommend them again, will now be my go-to music store!

15 March 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Badly damaged terrible customer service

Never use this company before and as I buy 10s of thousands of pounds of gear a year. Il give them a go. First item in stock at their warehouse. - no it wasn't. They had to order direct from line 6. after several emails and waiting nearly 2 weeks for the cab. It arrived badly damaged. 2 x broken corners and cracked wood and also split tolex. I contacted them and they said I can send you a plastic corner. Lol. After several emails stating the cab was for home use. The offered me £30 discount which I thought was insulting. I asked for £50. It would cost them more to collect the 4x12 cab. The cab devaluation would be make this £300 which I thinks fair. Its not the money as I'm not short of it. Its the way I was handled. I have took the £30 for the hassle of me boxing up this very large item after they to me to un box and test it. Customers service is awful with no compromise. I won't be using them again.
You replied ASAP to this review. Maybe you should be faster with delivery and email responses.

AND STILL NOT RECEIVED ANY REFUND EITHER.

£30 DISCOUNT ACCEPTED DUE TO YOUR NONE COMPROMISED MANNER

2 March 2021
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Reply from GigGear

Hello - and thanks for your review. I have looked into this and can see from our email history with you that after your cabinet was unfortunately damaged in transit we offered you a discount or to collect it from you and either refund you in full or replace the cabinet. You opted to take the discount.
The item was, as stated on our website, in stock at our supplier warehouse.
We apologise for the damage caused by our courier.
I have checked your refund and it was made a few minutes after you accepted it via email. You should see this in your account shortly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this store. I wish I lived nearer but I'm still happy to make the trip there

Nothing but positive experiences with this shop. I am learning the guitar. Learning being the operative word, but, I have had nothing but positive experiences with this shop which is why I travel over an hour from my home town to go here (even though there are music stores nearer to where I live). I initially bought my guitar case, capo and wall support from GigGear. (I had bought an acoustic guitar somewhere else before I discovered this shop). Then, I decided to buy an electric guitar settling for the wonderful Epiphone WildKat plus amp. Me being a beginner, they helpfully plugged it in and played it for me so I could have an idea about the tone. Now that I have my electric guitar, I'm going back to buy an Epiphone hard case for it. The staff have been nothing but helpful and accommodating. If they were nearer to me, I would take guitar lessons with them as well but I fear getting stuck on the M25 en route.
All in all, it's a great store with great folk.

6 November 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a guitar that was to be in…

I ordered a guitar that was to be in stock as indicated on the site and 4 weeks after it was still not delivered ??
Sales site not serious.

24 October 2019
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Reply from GigGear

Dear Michel

Thanks for the review.

The guitar you ordered was not showing in stock on our website. After you place your order, we contacted you straight away and let you know that there would be a lead time. Over the coming weeks our team kept in regular contact with you to relay the information given to us by the supplier of the instrument. When you decided to cancel your order you were refunded straight away.
I am sorry that your order didn't go as smoothly as both you as us would have liked but the delay was very much outside of our control.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

Husband has bought his new bass from Giggear in Harlow and now a 2nd hand bass amp (250 watts) both times the service has been great all the members of staff have been very friendly and ready to help.

When Hubby wants another Bass or amp this is going to be one of the places we go to frist.

22 July 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and good product…

Great service and good product knowledge received when I visited the store this week to collect the BOSS WL 20 guitar wireless transmitter system ( fab product by the way!).
Will def use you as my local store.

Colin 'Funky Fingers' Harris

23 December 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptionally good service A+++

Exceptionally good service in helping me out in choosing the right guitar which was a smart FAITH Venus hi gloss. Perfectly set up and sounds incredible ,very pleased with it . Highly recommended . Will return

11 August 2018
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