I could turn this review into a small manifesto, but I'll keep it short. This was the second Guitar…read moreCenter I visited today. The first one wouldn't even get a guitar down for me, so, frustrated, I drove here. I had a budget and was ready to buy a Telecaster. Jack talked me through my options and gave me an extensive breakdown of the Fender line. I explained what I was looking for, and it came down to a $1,400 used Ultra Tele or a $700 Player II. Jack gave me the pros and cons of both, and I decided on the Player II. I freaking love this guitar. It's exactly what I wanted, and it's the second guitar I've bought from this location this year. Also, a shout-out to John--he's always great on the phone and helpful on the floor. Thank you too the staff here for keeping my hope in Guitar Center alive.

I was ready to buy a piece of gear. The guy said he had to check the back and I was waiting forever…read moreuntil I finally went to look around for him. He was on the other side of the store helping other people out. He saw me and was like "oh yeah sorry we can't sell you that one. You have to buy it offline." First off, why didn't you just come and tell me that instead of completely ignoring me? Second, why couldn't you guys have ordered one offline and then sold me the demo? You lost out on a $700 sale and wasted my time.

Good guy, serious, resourceful, talented. Always a good experience. He is well deserving of your…read morebusiness.

Took my Yamaha guitar in for fresh strings and a proper setup. Was greeted professionally,…read moreexplained what I wanted. got a price quote & was told it'd be done in about an hour. Figured that'd be a bit optimistic...got a call back 25 minutes later saying it was done. Granted, the instrument needed very minimal adjustments, but still... Went back to pick it up, didn't really need to strum it - one look told me it was set up properly. Paid the gent (pretty nominal fee BTW), took it home...massive difference in playability. Needless to say I'll be doing future business with Redlands Guitar Shop. Well done & well recommended.

I was pleased to discover a Guitar Center was in easy proximity to me when I relocated to the…read moredesert. The store in Palm Desert Ca. is very small but considering the smaller music scene here does it need to be bigger? They pretty much cover all the bases with a little bit of everything and adequate stock of the every day essentials such as strings, cords, pics and doodads. The staff has always been welcoming, friendly and the "appropriate amount" of helpful in that they ask if you need help and if you say no or just looking they leave you alone. But they are always right there if you do ask for assistance or information. Seeing some of the reviews stating "no body to help" or "I was ignored" makes me wonder because I visit frequently and have never found that to be the case. I've made two sister store purchases shipped to the Palm Desert store and everything went smoothly. One guitar I decided I didn't like and was able to return no hassle-no questions asked. I know that is store policy but I've never had to do that before so was pleased they are true to their word. Only disappointment I've had in the 6 years since moving to the area was I needed some string tree retainers for a Strat I bought off CL and though the website said they were in store stock, they weren't. And I can say that was my bad for not actually calling and confirming first. But the location is only 10 miles from me so no biggie.

sold classical guitars store at the below the 40 percent to 60 percent buy back. Day manger is…read morestoring the upper model classicals outside the acoustic room by the front door. They are extremely uneducated about how to care and properly maintain the there guitars. If selling your used gear do it online away from these clowns. If looking for a good classical guitar got to Altamira online ,thomann or Sweetwater much better instruments. You Have Been Warned

Gary was knowledgeable and very helpful. We brought in my son's guitar for a full service. He was…read morehaving issues with a fret as well. I don't know what it was exactly but he was able to fix it, and service it in a timely manner. Thanks, Gary For your help. I am sure we will be back with our other guitar.

Gary is a master at his craft. Brought in a 12 string acoustic and custom shop 6 string electric…read morethat were in desperate need of some love and he brought these high-end instruments back to life. He delivered above and beyond expectations. Awesome guy who is passionate & knowledgeable about the industry. He is now my go to tech for all of my guitars. Thank you!

My niece is taking guitar lessons here. She appears to enjoy the class and her teacher. I love that…read moreI can watch her through the monitor while she's in class. The price is reasonable (112 for 4 - 30 minute lessons).

My kids absolutely love Beaumont Music! My daughter takes piano lessons and my son takes ukulele,…read moreand the instructors have been nothing but patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in their progress. It's hard to find a place where kids feel comfortable and excited to learn, but Beaumont Music has created that environment perfectly. The teachers make the lessons fun while still helping the kids build real skills and confidence. Every week my kids look forward to going, and as a parent, that means everything. Highly recommend Beaumont Music to any family looking for quality music lessons with caring, supportive instructors!

Purchased two Kirk Sand handmade guitars, one nylon and one steel string, quite a number of years…read moreago. Now I'm getting up there in years and bequeathed these magnificent beauties (both with sounds that far surpass a Martin) to a young guitarist who lives next door. My friend visited Jim and the guys at the Guitar Shoppe to get appraisals and I guess when the guys opened the cases all work at the Shoppe came to a halt although they knew Kirk's work and attention to detail still these guitars well deserve the awe that was expressed as to the level of Kirk's craftsmanship. The guitars appraised well, which surprised my friend but wasn't much of a surprise to me at all. Thank you Jim and your guys for giving my friend a great afternoon and me the pleasure of seeing his excitement with the guitars and my peace of mind knowing that they both now reside with someone worthy of now owning them. God Bless you Kirk Sand, play your guitars for the angels of Heaven.

this is the place to take your guitar for whatever you need. they do great work and Ben always…read moretakes care of you right.

From the moment I walked in, Andrew made the entire process of choosing my very first guitar feel…read morelike a backstage VIP experience. He went above and beyond. No pressure and no sales tricks. Just honest opinions and real guidance. I appreciated how he explained every detail and helped me pick the guitar that felt right for me. Steve stepped in at the perfect moment and helped me get a great deal when it was time to buy. He made sure I knew about all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales so I could get the best value. Lisa was very friendly and easy to talk to. She made signing up for my guitar classes simple and stress free. The entire team made my first guitar purchase unforgettable. This is how customer service should be done.

To the operating manager at Guitar Center in Moreno Valley, California (Phone: 951-413-2951): shame…read moreon you. I bought the pedal listed below online: Item SKU / POS #: 120780474 GCW: 9802646270 Item: Used Arion Vertex SCH-Z Effect Pedal Price: $199.99 In the online picture, the pedal was in the original Vertex/Michael Landau box. Having the original box adds to the value. Not only was the box missing, but so was one of the knobs, and the pedal was completely dead. So, I give the operating manager at this Guitar Center 5 stars for your complete guarantee--I will definitely avoid shopping at this Moreno Valley Guitar Center. I returned the pedal to my local GC, so there is no need for any slick responses. DO BETTER.

James Hood is my go-to for all my guitar needs. Not only do they do great setups at a solid price,…read morebut they've helped me out of some really frustrating situations when I butchered some of my own guitar mod attempts and didn't know what to do next. Can't recommend these guys enough. Friendly, timely, good communication, great work!

Years took a toll on my acoustic guitar. They did an excellent job. One of the repairs was to…read morethe neck and bridge, which makes it much easier to play

Took the time to help with a minor request. Very polite and helpful. Good place to check out.read more

I wanted to surprise my sister with her first guitar, and Jack at Mark's Guitar Exchange made the…read morewhole experience unforgettable. Walking into a guitar shop can feel a little intimidating when you don't know much about guitars, but Jack was so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. He made everything easy to understand and helped us find the perfect guitar. I highly recommend Jack and Mark's Guitar Exchange!

This place has a great selection of records covering wide range of genres for such a small place…read more It doesn't sell much merchandise other than some stickers and posters, but makes up for it with its selection of vinyl records and 45s. It has numerous categories, but I just focused on my favorite ones - punk, 80s, alternative, and rock. I didn't buy anything today because I didn't want to walk around the area with bunch of records, but I already have an idea of few records I want to buy next time I'm here (assuming someone doesn't buy them).

Cool little spot in old town. has all the hits and good selection of named artist. Clean and well…read moreorganized. I like it, cool spot to check out some vinyl.