Guitar Center Scottsdale is widely regarded as the best Guitar Center in the greater Phoenix area, offering the best of everything compared to other locations. Customers find a huge selection of amps, drums, keyboards, recording gear, DJ equipment, lighting, and more from top brands like Fender and Gibson. The stock can be hit or miss for smaller items like guitar picks or adaptors, but they have most of the weird cables you might need. The store is a bit scattered but navigable. The staff is very nice, helpful, and not pushy, often leaving customers alone to explore. Specific staff members in audio, sales, and lessons receive high praise for being amazing, polite, friendly, and providing good service, with associates going above and beyond to help customers select items, compare models, or offer insights. They are willing to price match with online vendors. The location has a steady flow of teachers and students and offers lessons. Customers report getting great deals on sales and having fantastic experiences, highly recommending the store and stating it is worth an extra drive to visit.
Super friendly, relaxed atmosphere, knowledgeable, quick service
January 2026
Great selection of Fender guitars and amps, Taylor acoustics, and a good number of Gibsons.
January 2026
I just ordered a guitar from this store over the phone, and the service was great! Ryan was very helpful in locating the guitar, describing its condition, and completing the transaction.
