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 5, 2026

sales

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

flexible hours with schedules, work with musicians

Cons

part time, no medical benefits offered

1.0
Dec 29, 2025

Don’t do it

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to see cool instruments Usually with cool co-workers

Cons

Never ending piles of repairs.

2.0
Dec 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meet good people; great co-workers

Cons

Pay is minimal. Employees told they will get commission but newer employees in particular given unproductive work schedule & lose commission due to hrs worked ratio — system disincentivizes employee

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