Guitar Center reviews

2.8

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,726 total reviews)
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Gabe Dalporto

28% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Guitar Center has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,726 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Guitar Center employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Jan 29, 2026

Store 222 - Needs Warm Bodies, Not People

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Being around and learning about music gear

Cons

1) No incentive to improve day-to-day processes 2) Employee base made up of managers' buddies 3) Lack of diversity in management 4) Ops manager consistently duplicates work

3.0
Jan 29, 2026

It’s alright

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Chill environment, lessons manager is super kind and flexible with scheduling.

Cons

You’re expected to be on the floor for no-shows and gaps. There’s no cross training so if you don’t know much about gear customers get frustrated. Front desk will honor same day cancellations, which affects teaching pay.

4.0
Jan 27, 2026

Experience with GC

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Culture is amazing, working with fellow musicians with the same passion.

Cons

Pay stays very consistent and merit based

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