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      Guitar Center

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      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

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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).

      Reviews by job title

      3K reviews
      1.0
      Sep 24, 2025

      They do not care about employees

      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      On and store level you will enjoy just about all of your coworkers and you get to talk about music all day. That’s where the pros stop.

      Cons

      Corporate will claim they are not making money and cut hours allocated to stores just about every month. They will claim it’s that people don’t want work as a way to manipulate their customers into blaming the employees in front of them. It seems as if the real reason they cut hours is because they continue to throw corporate parties and events so that the current ceo and upper management can play music with random celebrities as if they were the kid in school who had to buy friends.

      1.0
      Sep 23, 2025

      Be Cautious

      Recruiting
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There aren't many good things to say about this company.

      Cons

      Guitar Center offers limited career advancement opportunities, with compensation that is below industry standards and benefits that are not competitive. Constructive feedback is often discouraged, and employees who demonstrate long-term career ambition may find themselves overlooked in the hiring and development process.

      1.0
      Sep 19, 2025

      Not Worth Your Time, Effort, or Energy

      Gear advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None. Pay and benefits are below average and tour perks are presented inaccurately. I carried myself professionally and respectfully, though I never received professionalism or respect in return. I sincerely wish I could think of one positive aspect to balance my review, but I cannot.

      Cons

      Poor compensation: Below average pay and benefits, including the lowest 401k match I’ve ever encountered for a full-time position (Gear Advisor II)… which you won’t even qualify for until after one year of employment. You’ll make more money waiting tables. Lack of respect, transparency, and communication: I went through Guitar Center’s month-long hiring process, including multiple interviews and a job offer, which I accepted… only to be completely ghosted after completing the onboarding process. An explanation was never shared, and repeated requests for clarity (April–August) were ignored. This is unprofessional and left me in limbo.

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