Gear4music.com Reviews 

143,502
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 5,631 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently highlight the exceptionally fast delivery times, excellent product quality, and the surprisingly wide selection of musical gear available at very competitive market prices. Many shoppers constantly appreciate the highly supportive customer service team, noting that all phone and online interactions are consistently helpful and entirely professional. However, some people mentioned occasional delivery delays caused by external couriers or unexpected email updates regarding estimated arrival dates. Some reviewers were not happy with minor item imperfections found upon arrival or faced unexpected difficulties during the overall trade-in process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am delighted with the Premier Aluminium snare drum. It sounds great and looks really well made to me. Delivered earlier than anticipated as well. One comment: I do think it would be sensible wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought my Son his first drum kit from here many years ago, and decided to have another look to buy my Grandson his first kit. Loads of choice and super fast delivery. Thanks for another great experi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guitar arrived on time and was well packaged. It needed a sight truss rod adustment and I replaced the nut with an unbleached bone nut, which looked better against the vintage epiphone tuner knobs... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The help I recieved from the staff member I spoke to was brilliant. He had patience and the knowledge to help me choose a set, and the speed of delivery was second to none. Thank you. The bag... See more



Company details

  1. Music Store
  2. Musical Instrument Store

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Launched in 2003 and now with over 1,500,000 customers, Gear4music is a leading retailer of musical instruments and music equipment. You can buy music gear from orchestral instruments to rock 'n' roll, including guitars, drum kits, digital pianos, saxophones and cellos, plus leading recording and studio equipment. From starter guitars to pro microphones and amps, the Gear4music online music shop has a huge range of music equipment available. Whether you're looking for a violin, keyboard, electronic drum kit or PA system, we can help. We've got some of the biggest brands in stock, including Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Fender, Ibanez, Alesis, Behringer & Gibson, as well as our own great value Gear4music music product range. We continue to develop and improve our customer proposition in each of the territories we operate by opening distribution centres to improve delivery options and cut delivery times.

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Is Gear4music a good company?
Gear4music has a consumer rating of 4.6 stars from over 100,000 reviews indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Consumers talking about Gear4music most frequently mention customer service as excellent.
Choose Your Own Delivery Date
You can select your own delivery date using the calendar in your shopping basket. Have your order delivered on a day that suits you - we offer a wide range of delivery options to suit every budget.
Great Prices and Excellent Service
We want to make purchasing and owning musical instruments and equipment easy for everyone, by providing great prices and excellent service, regardless of where you live, or how you buy from us. We supply musical instruments and equipment manufactured by many of the industry's best known brands, at very competitive prices. We also produce a range of fantastic value, high quality own-brand music products.
Over 1,500,000 Registered Customers
Gear4music has become one of the largest retailers of musical instruments and equipment in the UK, now having over 1,500,000 registered customers. In 2012 we also launched Gear4music in 19 different languages, and we are now one of the fastest growing music companies in Europe.
No Fuss Returns
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. As standard we provide a 30 day money back guarantee which can be extended up to 180 days for a small charge. This is in addition to our product warranties, which provide protection against product fault or defect for between one and six years. Our 'money back' guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights and deviates from many other sellers' offerings as our refund period is 30 days instead of the European standard of 14 days. It is also easy to return something via our online returns centre on our website.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Waiting on things yet again even though it said in thw website that it was in stock (with edit)

I put an order in on the 29th August with a delivery date of the 5th but instead of being delivered I got 4 emails to tell me my item didnt arrive in the delivery (both items were in stock according to the website). I should of learnt from my last experience (2024) where items were shown in stock but when I ordered it got pushed back a few months. When I contacted them regarding this they said that the website sometimes lists stock from Ireland and my guitar and case were sent out. When I recieved my guitar the g string had come out of the floyd rose and needed some small work to set things right. Ive lost faith when it comes to ordering anything other than strings or plectrum. Avoid gear4music and pay the extra for baxmusic, Thomann or one of the other instrument stores.
Edit: (14/09/26 got an email regarding this review/ my order. I asked for a delivery date which wasnt given to me i just got yet another estimate date of the 22/09/2026 which isnt actually what i asked.
I was also offered alternative pedals none of which were a distortion and noise gate which is what I placed an order for, and besides if I wanted another pedal I would of chosen another 1 instead of searching to find a music shop that stocked both the EH nano metal muff/noise gate and an ibanez tubescreamer mini. I dont think the reply i got was bad but if alternative options are going to be suggested atleast make sure the alternative has the features of the item its supposed to replace.

September 13, 2026
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Reply from Gear4music.com

Good morning,

Thank you for your review.

We are very sorry to hear that you are not happy with the service you have received, we will now contact you via email to discuss a suitable resolution for you.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Gear4music

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good prices but Not the Best Service

They had a good price for the keyboard I ordered. The item arrived in good condition and delivery was quick. However, their website did not make it clear that the product is supplied without a power supply and customer services were not particularly helpful when I queried this with them.

September 1, 2026
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Reply from Gear4music.com

Good morning,

Thank you for your review.

We are very sorry to hear that you are not happy with the service you have received, we will now contact you via email to discuss a suitable resolution for you.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Gear4music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Initially had an issue with this pedal board but Gear4Music customer service was excellent and they went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the product!

March 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The help I recieved from the staff…

The help I recieved from the staff member I spoke to was brilliant. He had patience and the knowledge to help me choose a set, and the speed of delivery was second to none.
Thank you.

The bags have been used several times and are much easier to transport the drums. The extra zip pockets have been an added bonus. No added bits and cymbals to carry as everything is in their allocated space, safe and sound. No more forgetting or losing anything.

June 19, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Equipment giving dreadful buzz

The guitar or cable that came free with it has an appalling buzz. Either the cable jack is faulty or the socket in the guitar or amp is. They were dirt cheap so I maybe shouldn’t always expect things to work.

September 12, 2026
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Reply from Gear4music.com

Good morning,

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this issue.

A new cable has now been sent to you, free of charge. If this doesn't resolve the issue then please contact our Customer Services team to arrange a return for the amp and/or bass.

Kind regards,
Gear4music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Reliable Supplier

I’m guilty of always seeking out the best deal. Very often the best deal is with Gear4music. When it, is I know I can rely on their excellent service. A highly recommended supplier.

September 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guitar kit

Bought the tele kit, really to see if I could achieve a decent vintage finish, which I did for a first attempt, but didn't expect much from the playability, but for £50 it is amazingly authentic, certainly quite acceptable as a first guitar. Gear4music's quality and service are always good

September 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab drum kit

I bought my Son his first drum kit from here many years ago, and decided to have another look to buy my Grandson his first kit. Loads of choice and super fast delivery. Thanks for another great experience shopping with you…although, my eardrums are less than impressed!

September 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy and great service

I am really impressed by the whole experience, the website is very easy to navigate with lots of variety of instruments and accessories. My order was made and I was well informed all the way through. My delivery was so quick and well cared for. I bought a 3/4 guitar bundle for a really great price so wasn’t expecting it to be of great quality, I was wrong, the whole bundle is really really great, I am so pleased and happy because my daughter will love it as it’s going to be her birthday present. 10/10 well done gear4music.

August 27, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The gear was fine but

The gear was fine but, you don’t make that you’re a retailer. So it’s all about customer experience and that’s what left me very frustrated.
I ordered the items and the confirmation email had added around 4 days to the expected delivery date, which put it past the gig I needed the gear for. I contacted customer service to cancel the order (before it was picked and dispatched) and was repeated fobbed off with ‘computer says no’ responses. Then to add insult to injury, it arrived early enough for the gig, but as I add ordered from Amazon I had double.

September 12, 2026
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Reply from Gear4music.com

Good morning,

Thank you for your review.

We are very sorry to hear that you are not happy with the service you have received, we will now contact you via email to discuss a suitable resolution for you.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Gear4music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st choice every time…

This shop always has what I’m looking for. Simple to use website. Best prices. Quick delivery. Unbelievable returns policy if needed. Helpful, polite and knowledgeable staff should you ever visit the store. Why would you shop anywhere else???

September 11, 2026

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