Guitar Center reviews

2.8

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,727 total reviews)
avatar

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 2,727 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
4.0
Dec 18, 2025

Master your hours

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Ability to review daily SPH is a driving factor that keeps you motivated - Acquiring knowledge on various types of gear

Cons

- It takes time to built commission rates, which can be financially stressful - You much find the balance between hours worked and sales performed - if you're scheduled a full 40 hours a week you'll lose SPH and commission

3.0
Dec 16, 2025

Typical retails sales job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible with hours, could make ok commision, good discounts on gear

Cons

Pushed bad third party insurance plans, only make commission with certain insurance plans sold,

5.0
Dec 16, 2025

Easy Money

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work is mild. Good pay for minimal work. Hours are flexible.

Cons

Not many cons, greet customers and check guitar bags. Can be boring but not difficult!

Viewing 55 - 57 of 2,727 Reviews

Glassdoor has 2,791 Guitar Center reviews submitted anonymously by Guitar Center employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Guitar Center is right for you.