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Considering 302 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently commend the staff for their exceptional knowledge, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor. Many appreciate the personalized assistance and expertise provided by employees, which often leads to positive shopping experiences and successful purchases. However, some customers also noted significant issues with product quality, particularly for used items, which sometimes arrived damaged or not as described. Additionally, some people were dissatisfied with order processing and delivery, experiencing delays or incorrect fulfillment. A few other people also felt that customer service was unhelpful or disrespectful in certain situations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got a Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck resonator guitar today from G C Tacoma, WA, Bow and Brando gave me excellent help, they helped me pick the right guitar for me, I am very grateful and blessed... See more

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

I asked the store manager of Guitar Center (GC) in Alexandria Virginia if they could order Ernie Ball single wound strings. GC has the plain strings available online, but not the wound ones. The manag... See more

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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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

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.

19 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 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.

19 May 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.

15 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

Mark helped me with buying a Vintage…

Mark helped me with buying a Vintage Gibson Mandolin. He is very professional, patient and knowledgeable. He gave me the information needed to make up my mind to buy. I wish GC had more employees like him.

16 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

Ordering was easy and the gentleman…

Ordering was easy and the gentleman that took my order was someone I’d love to deal with again. My issue is when you get an email that says your product is arriving tomorrow which I took a screenshot, then later you check tracking and it says like 4 days later is expected . That’s enough to make a person decide on whether to buy again or not .

14 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Scott, sorry to hear that this information appeared to have changed on you.
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 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Placed a pickup order for an item because the website explicitly stated i would be able to pickup today by 3pm. I place the order, drive to the store, and then find out the item is not available in store and I must wait 5 business days before pickup. Not great.

16 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Rom, sorry to hear that your order and the item was not available for you.
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 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother with Arlington Heights Guitar Center

Not sure why they are still in business. Went to Highland Park first. Drum room was self-service. No sales help. No check-out counter. Then went to Arlington Heights. I could hear someone playing drums from the parking lot. No exaggeration. I can see why HP went self serve. AH should be next. Drum room was a mess. No door on the cymbal room. Hard to check out cymbals when the floor model drums are all being played-LOUDLY. I tried to get the sales rep's attention but he was too busy "hanging out" with a regular. Paid no attention to me. I said I'd like to check out a ride cymbal. He said these guys were here before me, so I'd have to wait. I said I am here to spend money and these guys are here just making noise. He shrugged his shoulders. Guess they did not want my $400.00. I'm headed to Dugan's with real musicians. The dad bands go to Guitar Center.

12 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello James! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced at our Arlington Heights location. 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 1 out of 5 stars

Even one star is too many !

Even one star is too many !! it's a SCAM !!!! I tried to contact MGC ; impossible ! E mail adress from seller ; does not exist !! please do not order anything at MSG !

13 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Jozef! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. 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 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for expedited shipping I hope…

I paid for expedited shipping I hope it's removed when the item becomes available. That charge should be changed

11 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Tony! 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

Jeff took alot of time with me and…

Jeff took alot of time with me and several other customers. He was extremely patient with my inability to decide and had a delightful demeanor.

12 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

Great customer service

Great customer service. Fast response. Thank you for everything. Guy on the chat was awesome too

11 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 3 out of 5 stars

So this is why I gave you guys three…

So this is why I gave you guys three stars instead of five….. we spend a lot of money with you guys!!!! I literally ordered an Akai pro mpc live 3 a few days ago.. protection plan everything so you know how much that cost… my issue is with your shipping!!!! I have never had as horrible shipping options as you guys offer or don’t offer in this case!!!!! I wanted to pay for express shipping on this item like I have. I’m just about every other item because I don’t wanna wait 5 to 7 days on regular package shipping. That’s ridiculous in my opinion.!! so I always pay the extra for express shipping… well in this case, I was told the item was at the store and that was the reason I couldn’t get express shipping because my Local store would be calling me to pick it up probably within the next few hours or within the next day…. Well that didn’t happen and called back to see what the deal was and my store doesn’t have any in stock. It was going to be this Tuesday before my package shows up and I ordered it on Wednesday.!!!!! and there’s nothing no one can do because Guitar Center doesn’t offer express shipping on this particular item but they do on everything else for some reason??????!!!! I love the customer service here. I love the local people at my Guitar Center. You guys try to take care of me the best you can and you guys try to make things right but this is not the first time I’ve had issues with your shipping !!! you guys almost lost our business last time and this may be the last straw this time!! we have a gear card with you guys and I can get approved at Sweetwater , Zzounds, KRAFT, and never have any shipping issues.. I just don’t understand you guys policies on your shipping!!!!! and not to mention the fact for some reason on certain orders, I was told the packages don’t move on the weekend. My package has been sitting 400 miles away from me for two days. It hasn’t moved because Guitar Center doesn’t move packages unless they’re expressed delivery on the weekends.!!!! I have never heard of such BS in my life!!!! is this 1955???? when you’re spending the kind of money I spend on things there should be no problem with shipping and especially if I want to pay for extra shipping and you guys can’t even offer that!!! and like I said the killer is you guys won’t move a package on the weekends for whatever reason that is!!!! so this will be my last time ordering anything online with you guys ever!!!!! if it’s not in my Local store and I can’t pick it up right then and there and from what I understand your stores don’t keep most of the equipment for whatever reason that is it’s all at the distribution center, which makes no sense again?????? that you don’t keep your store stocked with merchandise?????? that everyone has to go through a distribution center to get what they want?????? all of the local stores have displays but nothing in the back!!! very few items in the store, except for bags and used gear and demo gear…. Unless it’s a guitar.!!!! when it comes to the pianos mpc‘s high-end DJ equipment none of that stuff in store???!!!! so we’re going to be moving our business our online business somewhere else after this order!!! I love you guys as far as in person in service store and the customer service but when I can’t even get express shipping and want to pay for it and then you guys tell me you don’t move packages on the weekend because I didn’t even have the chance to pay for express shipping so I’m just supposed to sit back and be OK with that?????????!!! I’m not sure what kind of people you guys deal with to think that’s OK but not me!! so just be warned and make sure you check the shipping on your items with Guitar Center before you order anything online!!!

6 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Derrick! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with our shipping department. 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

Amazing experience

Kolin helped us today and he was fantastic!!! Very kind, very knowledgeable with all of our questions. An all around great experience. 10/10!!!

9 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

This location has a very professional…

This location has a very professional and knowledgeable crew!! They really know what they're doing!! Aaron, Jared and Gina were very attentive at all times!! Congratulations once again!

7 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

Literally everything

Literally everything. Jess was helpful as usual. Peter, Henry, and Dave created a great and welcoming environment!

8 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

Used cabinet looks brand new to me

I ordered a "used" Fender Showman 4x12 cabinet. I've looking for one for 15 years to put under my Fender Twin. Found one that was made in 2001 at Guitar Center in Tacoma (I'm in Indianapolis), took a chance and ordered it. There must have been some dust on the pictures or something because when it arrived it looked brand new, not a mark on it. Called the store to thank them, warehouse manager was great. I could not be happier with the purchase.

8 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

This is about Lawrenceville

I love Guitar Center and it sister company Musicains Friend. Unfortunately the Guitar Center in Lawrenceville Georgia sucks.
My wife and I went in because I was looking to buy a new amp. The staff stood around talking to each other.
I played around on a few amps. The staff stood around and talked to each other. I finally go ask one of the staff for some help, it was time for his lunch break.
I say all that to say this Guitar Center lost a purchase on not only The Boss Katana Artist I was planning on purchasing, but also the Schecter guitar I left leaning on the amp.
Well I purchased the amp through Musicians Friend because no one in that store deserved the sale.
This store needs ro get the game together because this isn't the first time they have lost my sale. As of right now, I don't see a reason to go back to this location again.

4 May 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Richard! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced at our Lawrenceville location. 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

Zach helped me get my behringer fuzz…

Zach helped me get my behringer fuzz pedal great customer service will be back soon

6 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

Eclectic music tastes

I went in months ago with curiosity about owning a Squier Classic Vibes Bass VI. I met Noah and after asking me a few questions about the style of music I play he pointed me in the direction of Ibanez’s SRC6MS, a bass 6 that is a way better fit for me that I didn’t know existed. Great dude, very knowledgeable, very helpful.

6 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

My package was never delivered!

29 April 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center

Hello Kevin! I’m sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your most 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.

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