I'll start out by saying the staff is very nice and helpful at the Atlantic Avenue location in Jacksonville. that being the guitar room is ignored. So many of the guitars are out of tune, the action on many are ridiculous and pretty much unable to play. I just don't get it. I see guitars with broken strings and I've seen them more than once. It's a shame that they're all locked up, but I understand why, I get it. But who ever is in charge of that guitar room needs to give it an overhaul. Fix the guitars, tune, the guitars, and change their strings. They look terrible. Like I said, everyone is really and I'm not looking to get anyone in trouble, to be a common issue with this particular store read more

I had a few guitars in need of a long overdue setup and restringing. Jerry Bach, the guitar tech on site did an absolute above and beyond phenomenal job. He discovered a terrible wiring job done by a previous tech and brought my guitar back to life. His professionalism and expertise is second to none and he is a master of his craft. Additionally, the staff were all super helpful and helped me get the accessories I needed And answered all my questions. Not to mention they have an awesome selection of gear and knowledgeable people to make sure you get what you need. Top notch music store all around especially with the team that's there now. Loyal customer acquired. :) read more

After calling about a dozen Guitar Centers in FL, I called this location and got Steve on the phone. Steve had a great attitude and promptly checked the store for a specific guitar that I was looking for. Before I could even request it, Steve offered to hold the guitar for me since I was driving over 2 hours away. I ended up getting the guitar after some trade-ins and couldn't be happier. Steve was phenomenal throughout the whole process and the manager of the location was also very helpful and accommodating. This was the best experience I have ever had at a Guitar Center. I know some may be weary of a larger company like Guitar Center but I definitely recommend this location. read more

Guitar Center - Schecter Custom-S - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

As always couldn't be happier. Kevin thank you for helping me settle on the Jerry Cantrell. She is beautiful and one hell of a great sounding guitar for the price. Taylor thanks for the brutal Demo, felt that one in my chest for a while and answering my questions concerning pedal styles. Cam thanks for helping me get the pedals that would give me the sound I wanted. Oh and I can't leave this out, Todd thanks for sharing the guitars of your past and present with me. I really enjoyed that conversation. I have been to music stores all over Florida and Ga, I have met plenty of knowledgeable people, plenty of pleasant to deal with people. With that said you are the only ones that combine all of those elements into one. Five stars isn't enough, it should be 10. read more

Guitar Center - Newest beauty - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Jerry, the luthier there, is very knowledgeable and kind. I came in because a Taylor I had just gotten second hand had a strange buzzing. He explained his thought process, showed me what it was (loose wire) and fixed it for me. Great sense of humor and awesome guy. Plays awesome too! Thanks Jerry! read more

Saw that an item was in store so I placed an online order for pick up wanting to pick it up same day. Warning to those who don't know but it's very unlikely you'll get your order the same day. Mine was processing, something the manager couldn't explain to me, for several hours. The website gives no estimate whatsoever. They told me it would be ready within 24 hours after I called asking why it was taking so long. Lesson learned. This is not your typical pay and pick up store. I should have just walked in and placed my order instead. Also, when calling the store it probably rang at least 40 times. Online chat was unhelpful and only repeated instructions to call the store for assistance. Over all, the in store employees were helpful once I was able to speak to them but the shopping experience was a pretty bad one and I'll never make the mistake of store pick up again. Whew. Edit. The curb pick up app chat doesn't work thought it acts like it does. I sat in front of the store for 20 minutes before walking in. An employee told me it never worked and they get no notifications. Lovely. read more

Phenomenal experience! Great people doing a great job, whether you're just running in to grab strings or looking for a new toy, these guys are the real deal, with expert advice, experience, and stupendous customer service. Theyre always ready to help you find a specific item, or give you advice and insight about different products, from strap locks to strings to picks to polish. My number 1 music store, great people there!!! read more

Signed up for lessons got overcharged then canceled and they won't refund me. Guitar Center is scamming people.

I'm torn on this review. I went here this past Saturday, the employee (male) who was working in the drum section gets 5 stars! He was so helpful with finding the perfect pink sticks for my daughter, cute stick case, & went through the best selection of drums to purchase. The employee (female) at the front checkout register I asked for help to see if a book was in stock she points in the book direction & says "I don't know if it's in stock but you can look". The area was so disorganized but she didn't even try to assist buy looking in the computer to see if it was in stock. Overall if I didn't interact with the man in drum section I would leave 1 star but because of him I'll give 3. read more

Guitar Center - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First the staff always friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. They have a great assortment of instruments for keyboard and guitars. With there was more sheet music but I understand the world is changing. Love going into this location- always welcoming. read more

Jen and Steve in sound are amazing! They will lead you down the correct road for you! Trust them and you'll do well! Amazing team in sound! Go see Steve or Jen! read more

It's been two weeks and no response or phone call to my guitar repair. It was a simple diagnostic inspection. And not a single word from the technician. He constantly calls out and seems so lazy. Who ever runs this place need to fire the staff cause they can't even answer their phone either. read more

As always got a great deal on an amazing guitar! Bought a used mint condition Fender Strat American standard the case was in horrible condition came back next day gave me another great deal on sweet hard case. Thank you Guitar Center. Management is top notch . read more

Jen in the dj area rocks! My 9 year old son wanted a turntable set for his birthday and I didn't have the first clue as to what to get or where to start. Jen knew exactly what would be perfect for my aspiring little dj skrillex. She helped us pick out a pioneer ddj sb2 that was just as easy as she told us it would be to learn how to use. She took her time to explain everything to us and she answered all of my questions thoroughly and knowledgeably. I really appreciate her taking the time out to help me pick something for him because I have found out that even though my son had no previous experience mixing music and is only 9, is really talented at it and that is not just a proud mommy talking. The rest of the store is pretty standard with a small selection of vinyl records, drum sets, speakers, keyboards, and of course guitars. I will definitely be back soon because he is already talking about getting more stuff from there! read more

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Great place for guitar heroes (and uke heroes too)...Lol. Guitar Center has very helpful staff who is knowledgeable about the products they sell. I was searching for a ukulele and was drawn to the store because of a special they had with $30 ukuleles for Black Friday. However, the one I ended up buying was $80 and much nicer quality. Not as good as my uke buddy's ukes (the one I brought in was high quality and well over $100) but pretty good for a beginner to start with. And definitely much nicer than the $30 cheapo plastic ones, for sure. Also, it seems they currently have FREE Guitar Lessons for beginners. Nice! read more

Ordered 9/19/2021 JBL TR225 PAIR Unpowered Speakers, Item #117307766 POS #: 117307766 Order #:GCW3517920519 ETA 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. $239.99 $294.11 with shipping and taxes. Called 855-697-0863 on 9/22/2021 at 10:40 AM about the order. Put hold as they contacted the store. I was disconnected after 5 minutes. Called again at 10:49 AM. Put on hold again as they contacted the store. They informed me that the speakers were to be shipped by freight and thus the delay. "They should go out within 24 hours." On 9/26/2021 at 2:02 PM, I received an email from GC stating that the order was cancelled. I called GC at 2:23 PM asking why. The agent said a note indicated the speakers had sold 20 mins before my purchase. I asked why I wasn't told on 9/22? Put on hold as they contacted the store. When they returned they said an employee had sold them to someone else in-store after I had bought them. She said "Sorry?" GC has not acted in good faith and has been dishonest with excuses. read more

Just wanted to give a shout out to Leroy at this location. I called in to check on the color of a used guitar they had, so new that the pictures hadn't loaded yet, and Leroy absolutely went above and beyond. He took the guitar off the wall for me and gave me a full inspection of the condition over the phone, chatted with me about how we both love pickguards on our guitars, walked me through all my payment options, personally placed the order for me, checked on the case for me, and even found my Gear Card number because I just got a new one and haven't received the replacement in the mail yet. He personally oversaw the guitar to make sure it went to shipping correctly and I got the tracking number literally 30mins later. What an absolute joy. Thank you so much Leroy! read more

I have been a customer of Guitar Centers since 1983. And I genuinely believe their people want to keep my business. But my latest transaction was less than ideal. I bought a pickup in store. Made it clear I needed it delivered to my home. They shipped it to the store. Nobody knows where the part is. This renders my new $5k Martin guitar useless. Uggggh. So disappointed in you. read more

Locked up guitars??? Really??? I was interested in a few different guitars. Each one was locked up. Very difficult to sample each guitar that was of interest to me. read more

I've been shopping at this location for many years, and have had an enjoyable experience every time. It doesn't look very big on the outside, but is actually quite big inside, with separate sections for guitars, drums, keyboards, recording equipment, and stage lights & sound. The store is always clean & organized, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. I definitely recommend! read more

One of the worse experiences I ever had shopping. Went to buy my first ukulele no one came to talk to us they just stayed there talking with each other and watching us moving around. Even though after asking for help they gave me the wrong ukulele and left. And wasn't just me. Other costumers were getting frustrated as well! End up getting a wrong ukulele for me ( didn't get any help at all), so I returned the ukulele and went to a different store and there the people were able to help me with exactly what I wanted! Never shopping at guitar center again. read more

Chelsea is the best..She was concerned with me actually leaving guitar center happy..She listened to all my questions and answered them to the best of her knowledge..She took her time and wasnt rushing me so she could get to the next customer..She deserves a raise for sure..Thanks again Chelsea you helped me alot today. read more

Guitar Center - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I worked with Autumn selling and buying a small practice amp and possibly selling an instrument. She was professional,knowledgeable and patient. I appreciate the time and effort that she put into the transaction. I would go back to and work with her in the future. read more

Great selection and staff. It is nice to be able to try out the equipment so you get exactly what you want. Their prices are great and they have an amazing selection of used equipment as well. If they don't have it in store you can go online and have it shipped to your home or local store. Their credit card also has a large approval rate so if you are looking to rebuild your credit what better way than a new Les Paul, PRS or Strat that is interest free for 6 months! read more

Still only one star because I can't give these thieves negative stars. After my initial review where I detailed how they swapped out the guitar case on my Taylor guitar for a cheaper case I was contacted by someone who claimed to be the store manager. He said they would be glad to swap out the cheap plastic case with the better luggage-style case the guitar was supposed to come with. I was excited but a bit skeptical since the case my guitar was supposed to come with is no longer being manufactured by Taylor. Still, I thought it was nice of him to try. Well, it's more than a year later and I still do't have the correct case. I have sent a few messages to the manager guy but I haven't gotten a response. My negative review stands. This company is dishonest and they will literally steal from you. To make it worse, they'll search you on your way out as YOU are the theif. Buy your gear somewhere else. read more

I came into guitar center excited and ready to spend a couple 1000 on a Taylor guitar. I wasn't sure which one I wanted so I was looking forward to playing a few of them to pick the right one for me. Well all of the guitars were locked up and the only ones available to play where the cheap ones. Employees didn't even acknowledge me. I spent 30+ minutes looking at guitars I couldn't play while waiting for anybody to ask if I needed help. I got tired of waiting so I walked around the store. I needed to replace the pins on my bridge so I went to the repair section to look for some and I waited and waited and waited and no one showed up. Very disappointed in service. Luckily for me all I needed was one pin and they had a loose one on the floor I guess from a previous repair. I won't be coming back. I'll buy my Taylor elsewhere. read more

Bought a used traveler guitar. Came in missing the leg rest. Was 120$ cheaper than new. read more

Took my guitar here on November 26th, 2017 to have a repair done. Called on January 9th, 2018 to get a status since they never called me. The repair tech said that he hadn't got to it yet and would start on it right way. Went there today since he hasn't called me back to check on it. Well, it turns out he never got to it. It was there for 55 Days!!!!! So, I picked it up and to it to Dales Instrument Repair on Beach and Southside. Dave fixed it in less than 20 min. The repair tech they have at Guitar Center is garbage! read more

The worst and slowest service in the industry. Spend you time in a local shop and save yourself a ton of aggravation. I WILL NOT be back.

This place doesn't have any workers I spent a good amount of time in here waiting for one.

Nothing like Guitar Center used to be. It's been almost 2 years since I was an active touring musician. I stopped by to pick up a ukulele for my sister's birthday gift. The sales floor was barren, and I wasn't greeted as I walked in the store. I walked to the acoustic area, grabbed a uke off the wall and walked around for 15 minutes with no sign of a sales staff. Guitar Center used to be about customer service, now it seems they've hired from Hot Topic's employee pool. I definitely would suggest foregoing the store and finding a different option. This store makes me glad I don't play music anymore. read more

No greeting or acknowledgement whatsoever. We spent 30 minutes in the same section, waiting on someone to help us. Made eye contact with 3 employees..... not one offered any help. Just wanted to buy my son a guitar, walked out with nothing. We drove out of our way to come here for that?? Terrible... I bet they'll see this review and not even respond lol read more

I usually get what I need from guitar center but when I made my last purchase with them for a elicenser for my program they weren't around to help. I called the store about 12 times and didn't get an answer from them. That isn't good customer service. Now I have to drive across town and go back to the store to get help. read more

This store always seems understaffed. Whenever I go in their for something as simple as strings there's one person working the register and at least 2 people ahead of me. If I look at a guitar someone's trying to sell it to me. I asked about a guitar and instead of helping me the employees were gawking at the instrument instead of helping and giving me options. The drum department is top notch though. read more

We went in looking for a beginner guitar for a young friend that learning to play and cant afford to get a good piece of equipment. They were more than happy to help and explain to us the differences in the equipment. Both the manager and associate were very helpful. At checkout the manager, after hearing our story, threw in some extra strings and a strap to help us out. Thanks for all your help guys! This young lady will be blessed this holiday season. read more

Very poor shopping experience. The staff was not helpful at all they just kind of conversed among themselves. I wasn't even greeted when I walked in. I got a few awkward kind of rude stares as I walked in. But They act and look as if customers are merely an inconvenience to them. I give the place 2 stars because their selection of electric guitars and amps is pretty solid, I gotta give that to them. But other than that there was nothing positive about this experience. I would not recommend shopping here, I regret driving an hour to shop here. But I would probably be willing to drive further for better service. Again, the selection is alright. But overall I am unsatisfied and have no plans on returning. read more

Without a doubt the worst music store I've ever been to in my life. The service was appalling. Knowledgeable staff nearly non existent. The attitudes of the employees was staggering bad each time I've been there. I've been a studio/touring musician and a producer for over 4 decades and I've been in some pretty shoddy places but this one takes the cake. read more

I don't think I will ever return to this location. I've had multiple bad customer service experiences so I'll take my business elsewhere. The most recent customer service fail happened 1/23/2020. I walked into the store and received no greeting or offer to help. No big thing there, but still. The big fail happened a few minutes later when I was looking at a classical guitar. I was right in front of one hanging on the wall at eye-level. Clearly, I has interested and looking this instrument over carefully. A salesman who was either with a customer or another salesman walked over while talking to the other guy, slid his arm in sideways between my face and the guitar, and yanked it off the wall. Nothing said to me whatsoever. He just pulled it away sideways, missing my face by about 6 inches while he talked to his customer or his fellow salesman and ignored me. I looked at him and threw up my hands to basically say "WTF" and he then said, "Is there something I can help you with?" in a half-hearted attempt to avoid a complaint, I guess. I said, "Not anymore" and left. This experience is on top of a previous bad experience when a saleman became very snotty and belittling when I was looking to buy a used guitar. It's not easy being a 50 year old man who has been playing guitar for 40 years having to listen to a 20-something year old blather nonsense about instruments they clearly don't understand. This represents two sales in a row they lost. I don't window-shop guitars. I buy them. My business goes elsewhere. Also, I agree with the comments about the guitars being locked-up. I'd be okay with them locking up guitars if they actually had salespeople who help you, but being helpful doesn't seem to be their specialty. read more

There are no real sales associates here anymore, just cashiers. I came in yesterday to decide between some Yamaha HS7's or 8's. I was in pro audio for about 30 minutes listening to different monitors and did not even get approached. Eventually, I left and bought a pair of Yamaha HS8's from another store online. I used to love shopping here. They used to have knowledgable and helpful associates who could help you decide what you really want. Not anymore. read more

I'm new to the musical world, as in I just got a ukulele 2 days ago. I went to this Guitar Center last night, maybe 40 minutes before closing. I came for new strings, and they were kind enough to show me how to restring my ukulele as well as educate me on my instrument and things I should expect. I really appreciated the time they took with me, their kindness and informativeness, especially given that it was nearly closing time. I would highly recommend this Guitar Center to anyone, as the customer service is wonderful and the people who work there really know their stuff. read more