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Guitar Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 632 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Buys used gear Lessons Vintage specialist Repairs & setups

Part of a chain that sells guitars (acoustic, electric), drums and keyboards, along with accessories.

Plan your visit

  • Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
  • Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
  • Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
  • Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (540) 785-1880
  • Website stores.guitarcenter.com

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–8 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Guitar Center, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

“The slection of guitars in specific is pretty good maybe about 200 acoustic and 200 electric a few a few of which are used.”

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🎸 Electric Guitars 3 mentions

“The slection of guitars in specific is pretty good maybe about 200 acoustic and 200 electric a few a few of which are used.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“Now I have a badass jackson warrior with a reverse headstock which is rare”

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♻️ Used Gear 5 mentions

“The slection of guitars in specific is pretty good maybe about 200 acoustic and 200 electric a few a few of which are used.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 7 mentions

“I've also had my guitars restringed at Guitar Center multiple times, and their technicians have always done a fantastic job.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk

“I purchased Fender Ukulele.”

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🥁 Drums & Percussion 5 mentions

“Whether I'm searching for a new guitar, drums, or a simple set of picks, Guitar Center has always come through.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Guitar Center — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Fender

“I purchased Fender Ukulele.”

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🏷️ Gibson

“I purchased a used 2015 Gibson Les Paul Double Cut P90 that was advertised on their website.”

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🏷️ Martin

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🏷️ Ibanez

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🏷️ Gretsch

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🏷️ Epiphone

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🏷️ Rickenbacker

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🏷️ Squier

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Brand mentions are mined from reviews and the store's own info — they tell you what's on the wall, not formal authorized-dealer status. If warranty coverage matters, confirm dealer status with the store or the brand's own dealer locator.

What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 632 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧠 knowledgeable staff 4 mentions

“Additionally, their knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer advice and guidance, making it easy for both beginners and experienced musicians to find what they need.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“They are quick, efficient, and reasonably priced, ensuring my instruments are always in top condition.”

From the reviews

I’ve been to several Guitar Centers around the US and this location is a good one. Great selection of new and acoustic guitars, and various electronics. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is conveniently located on the outskirts of a huge mall and close to dozens of other local shopping venues.

★★★★☆ — Michael, Jan 2019

I love this place a lot. I have been here 3 times now and the workers are already familiar with me and what I enjoy playing. They are super friendly and helpful whenever you need anything. The slection of guitars in specific is pretty good maybe about 200 acoustic and 200 electric a few a few of which are used.

★★★★★ — Fishsticksgaming, Nov 2024

I've been a loyal customer of Guitar Center for years and have always been impressed with their exceptional service and wide selection of musical instruments and accessories. Whether I'm searching for a new guitar, drums, or a simple set of picks, Guitar Center has always come through.

★★★★★ — Fredericksburg, Oct 2024

I purchased a used 2015 Gibson Les Paul Double Cut P90 that was advertised on their website. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make sure all my questions were answered, took some extra pictures of the guitar for my inspection, had the tech verify that the truss rod was working properly, and even threw…

★★★★★ — Wes, Feb 2021

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Selling or trading gear at Guitar Center

Guitar Center comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.

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Lessons at Guitar Center

Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Guitar Center. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.

Where to find Guitar Center

215 Spotsylvania Mall Dr, Fredericksburg, VA22407

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