Guitar Center reviews

2.8

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,732 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 2,732 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
3.0
Apr 20, 2025

Substandard Pay

Recommend
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Pros

Great work environment if the general manager is competent. Great Employee discounts.

Cons

Company treats all employees at all levels as expendable. Company does not emphasize or reward employee retention. Lack of transparency in pay. Pay rates are abysmally low.

4.0
Apr 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Meeting new people. Watching learners grow. Plenty of time to work on cleanliness, organization, and meeting new customers.

Cons

Low pay - $15 at the time of my employment. High company standards (this is true for all departments). Systematically against the customer, regardless of their financial situation.

4.0
Apr 18, 2025

Good Starting Place

Recommend
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Pros

If you are a musician looking for a part-time opportunity early in your career this can be great! You’ll get a lot of experience with all kinds of people, the discount is amazing, and you’ll get access to a large library of music and other musicians. Leaves you flexible to keep gigging and working on artistry if that’s your goal.

Cons

Pay is under market value. Not enough hours to be full time.

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