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
Jan 9, 2026

N/A

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some good people, good access to musicians and markets.

Cons

Decent-poor pay, degrading work environment and customer relations.

5.0
Jan 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Got to work with so many people

Cons

Long hours during holidays were rough

3.0
Jan 7, 2026

Standard Retail Experience

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employees earn commission based on sales

Cons

High workload placed on minimal staff

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