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5795 Lindero Canyon Rd, 91362, Westlake Village, United States
- 855-770-3373
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Do not buy anything from this place
Someone deleted this review, but I will keep putting it back up:
I just bought the Alvarez AG60CE back in January, through Guitar Center, who told me that since I didn't buy their warranty for this brand new guitar, to basically "Go pound Sand", and that I had to go to the only Alvarez distributor in the country, in St. Louis to have it fixed
The problem is, Alvarez is a shitty Guitar, banking on big names like LR Baggs to sell their garbage.
The L.R. Baggs electronics were completely shot on this guitar... Even the tuner didn't work. They said they would fix it for me, but I had to pay the $160.01 to ship it to them, first.
That's right. Alvarez built me a defective guitar, then made me pay an additional 40% of the price of the guitar to fix their own mistake.
If anyone really wants an Alvarez guitar, I highly recommend buying a used one.
I wonder how long L.R. Baggs is willing to take a hit in allowing the Alvarez brand to cost them money before pulling out themselves.
9 January 2026
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Reply from Guitar Center
Hello Kevin! 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.
Thanks Dimetry!
5 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! 🎶
Guitar center San Antonio
Aaron in San Antonio is a pleasure to do business with and knows his stuff, promote this man!
5 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! 🎶
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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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.
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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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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.
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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
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! 🎶
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!
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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! 🎶
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