I purchased online and had my item shipped, but called the location to talk to a sales associate before I purchased. I kinda asked him to look over the equipment I wanted and give me his honest opinion. I based my purchase on his assessment. He was spot on. His efforts made me confident enough to move forward with the purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks for having knowledge honest employees and great equipment at great prices. read more

staff was fine Went to buy small fender bass amp. On getting home, it has no cord to plug it in. The plastic bag that covered the amp was off on the side , so I assume someone went in and took it, , for another purpose and resealed the box. I live two hours away from this store so what a hassle. This is why sweetwater gets most of my business read more

Not the best Guitar Center since it is very small, which means that they have small selections of everything. They have a variety of guitars at this one which is nice but they are mostly the big names like Epiphone and Squier. They have a small selection quality guitars. Their staff is alright. They know what they are talking about for the most part. They have a great selection of amps at this one which is awesome! Mostly model or solid state. Better than not having a Guitar Center at all. read more

Ive made a couple of large purchases from Guitar Center in Peoria, and many small purchases. Because of the age difference, I don't always connect well with staff, but they are always courteous and helpful. My first big purchase there was a fiasco, but only because I ordered an instrument that was no longer being manufactured. The staff was accommodating and respectful, even when I had become pushy and demanding. I still buy my strings and cords at GC, and Im eye balling my next big buy. read more

After two visits to this particular guitar center store, I felt an extreme urge to write a yelp review on my experience. I visited the store two weeks ago to explore different guitar options because I am in the market for a new guitar. The workers were extremely helpful and they let me and two of my friends try out as many guitars as we wanted and plug into as many different amps as we wanted too. I did not buy anything during this trip to the store because I still was not sure what I want to buy. Customer service was top-notch. Later on, I bought a used guitar from their website. After receiving it in the mail last week and trying it out, I decided it was not for me and I wanted to return it under the 45 day return policy. I called the 1-800 number on the website and they told me I could go into the Peoria store and return the guitar easily. They were right. The process for returning the guitar was very smooth and easy. I decided to have them credit my account and use the credits towards the purchase of a different guitar. While the new guitar has not arrived yet, I can say that the return process and ordering process from within the store was a great experience. I will share this experience with my friends and recommend the store to others. read more

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So my Girlfriend went in today to pick up a guitar we had put on layaway, I've been out of town so i couldn't do it myself. The person that "Helped" her was a condescending ass hat. The guy was a jerk and made her feel stupid for not knowing details about the guitar she was picking up, even though it was under her name ( He could have just looked it up), Way to make your customers feel welcome. She called me after getting the guitar, disgruntled and insulted by your associates attitude, she didn't get the guys name, But it was a Vintage 80's Epiphone Acoustic MIJ I'm sure you can find out the associates name that way. Guitar Center, Please stop hiring inept hipsters, that thrive on gear and not on an ounce of talent. You hire people who have knowledge on music equipment, but no character to compliment the knowledge. Today, you have lost two customers. read more

Dropped off my acoustic for a setup on Monday, December 21st. I was told it would be done by the 23rd or 24th. I called in on the 26th and still hadn't been touched. I'm from out of state for the holidays and told them this upfront. This is unacceptable. read more

Hello, I wanted to inform your company and give kudos to the excellent service that I have received from Ben on two separate occasions in 2019. I live in Houston, Tx. but have some very close friends who live South of Peoria where once or twice a year we will meet in Springfield at their house for a party. As I live in Texas it is imperative that I have someone there who I can communicate with over the phone and get the needed rental equipment setup for pickup, on time, and complete with no surprises. Ben is that person. He makes everything very easy and I am very grateful for the business relationship we have started. His service was excellent as usual (even on his day off) and helped make both parties this year a success. My friends and their friends were very impressed with the sound and the lighting rig was just perfect for what they were doing in the space they had. Thanks again Guitar Center. It is a pleasure doing business with you. I'm sure I'll be calling you all again in the near future as well as continuing to be a dedicated customer in Houston and everywhere else there is a Guitar Center. Until then Merry Christmas and I wish Guitar Center a Happy New Year and very successful 2019. Best regards, read more

My son and I went in to buy him his first electric guitar on December 8. The one he liked best had a couple of messed up strings. Morgan offered to restring it for him, but since the amp he liked was floor model only, we decided to order it, the guitar, and the cable online. Worked out great as the guitar also came in blue (burgundy in store). The amp and cable came in right away, but guitar on backorder, the website indicated. That did not make sense as Morgan had said there were thirty in stock. I called the store and talked to Connor. He called around to see if anyone close by had one and got it shipped from Champaign in just one day! Ben from the store called today to tell us it was in and was able to put his hands on it immediately when we got to the store. They were very gracious about cancelling the online order and making it in store sale. Every single person in the store was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!! read more

Had a terrible experience. While attempting to purchase something they didn't have in stock they directed me to pick up in store. Before that though they were willing to sell me the demo that was available in store without the box, without the necessary chords, and without the software the came with it but refused to give me a discount for it if I were to purchase it. Also the guy that eventually sold me it was completely condescending and lied to me and said that I couldn't do the in store pick up online. Which I have checked and you for sure can do that. Extremely disappointed. read more

I belong in a Christian band and our group was asked to play for a teen gathering for 40-50 high school students. In the process of moving the electronic drum set, one of the brackets for the high hat broke, probably due to fatigue, and I went to a local music shop to purchase a replacement. The owner did not find a replacement and asked me to write my name and phone no. on a post-it-note. A few days later I called that store and reiterated my store and was told that "we are busy". Thinking that they must have had a lot of customers at their counter, I said that I could stop by after work and was again told, "we're busy". So, I said "sorry for bothering you". I went over to Guitar Center and they bent over backwards to help me find a replacement, which I ordered and later picked it up at their store. Granted the replacement part was only $28.00, but I thought that if the other local store wasn't going to help me with a small part, I wasn't going to trust them with a larger purchase. Since then, I have purchased an acoustical electric guitar, molded case, guitar stand and cords. I received some good advice and the sale person was not 'pushy' or try to get me to spend more money. I intend on returning to have them turn my acoustical guitar(nylon strings) into an electric acoustical guitar. I can't say enough about their sales staff- friendly, knowledgeable and actually want to help you with your needs. I intend on making a lot more purchases from the West Lake, Peoria store! Old Enough To Retire read more