Musician's Friend Reviews 

948
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Evaluating 328 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and gear advisors for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and knowledgeable when guiding them through purchases. People deeply appreciate the quick, friendly, and professional assistance provided when exploring options or resolving unexpected order challenges. Buyers highlight that buying music gear online is made seamless through knowledgeable representatives who go above and beyond. Some reviewers were not happy with receiving products that appeared to be previously used, scuffed, or missing essential components. A few people also mentioned that online shipments sometimes arrived damaged or without expected accessories like protective instrument cases.

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Product

Consumers find product experiences to be highly mixed and inconsistent. While some reviewers praise items for... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, highlighting helpful, knowledgeable, and polite... See more

Order

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of order processes, with experiences varying widely among consumers.... See more

Customer service

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Price

People report ambiguous experiences with price, reflecting both strong frustration and high satisfaction.... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is my first purchase after having a terrible online experience on a used guitar at a competitor. This was far superior even though the price was a little more. I received notification immediately... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was helped by Nick McVicker, who did an outstanding job. I saw a guitar earlier today at a local Guitar Center, also offered on MF. Spoke with Nick, explained my issues with shipping, security, le... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Musicians Friend us my PREFERRED outlet fir my music equipment needs. I found Rebecca H., their #StellarGearTech a few purchases ago when I bought my Charvel Jim Root Pro-Mod San Dimas. She helped... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What the company did well is to employ Santos ! Santos my gear advisor is very courteous,professional & accommodating ! He does his craft without typical errors. A role model ! I only wish in every o... See more

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Musician's Friend - the hottest music gear at the lowest prices since 1983. More than 130,000 customer-written product reviews. Read instrument buying guides. Get the best guarantees online for all the fine musical equipment you crave.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Order has 2, only one in box

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Hello Darrell! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your order. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and have management address your concerns directly. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My orders on 02/13/26 still not…

My orders on 02/13/26 still not arriving very bad experience

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Hello Carlos! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your orders. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and have management address your concerns directly. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a download of full Kontakt

I bought a download of full Kontakt, 1st of all I'm surprised that it takes a couple of hours to get the installation code, never happened to me before. That's ridiculous!!! I buy it, you immediately generate a code number, I plug that into my installer and I'm making music when I should be, right away! But this is now much more than a couple of hours so you're also liars too. Is it because it's after your working hours, in this digital world it's 24/7. I sent you my money right away, I didn't mail you a bag of quarters.
My name is Tim Cappello from the movie The Lost Boys, With Tina Turner for 15 years, Ringo Starr , Peter Gabriel. I just got back from tour, what do you think would happen to me if I was hours late for a concert?
So I'm going to tell all my musician friends NEVER to order digital software from Musician's Friend, you ain't no friend of mine.
I've got all this time writing a crummy review because I can't make music because I can't use my software that only runs on full Kontakt cause you idiots are asleep at the wheel. Go screw Yourselves!!!!! You've turned me into a Sweetwater guy.

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent order. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and have management address your concerns directly. Please email us at GearHeads@MusiciansFriend.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

bought a guitar

bought a guitar, they shipped it

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent order. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and have management address your concerns directly. Please email us at GearHeads@MusiciansFriend.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank You Musician's Frined for you A+ service! - RE Kelsey Tobin

Kelsey Tobin - Gear Advisor for Musician's Friend
has helped me my purchases of the Mackie, EV, and Yamaha equipment for the Church I'm employed at.
Her help and guidance has been been remarkable in this day and age of 'hit and miss' customer support.
Her support, timely communication, follow-up, and pleasant demeanor is a breath of fresh air!
I'm sure she has many customers, but she remembers and makes me feel like I'm a valued customer - ready to help at a moments notice. Order placing is easy and she helped set up Reward points and made sure everything went smoothly.
Thanks to Kelsey, and thanks to Musician's Friend for recognizing, employing and supporting the good people that make it all worthwhile!

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service..

What a pleasant experience dealing with Morgan Asburn (Gear Advisor) He explained everything and helped me accomplish my goal. We briefly spoke about our musical journeys before concluding my inquiries. All to my satisfaction...

February 16, 2026
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Wilbert,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tony H was great!

Tony H was great! Good to get someone who knows their job well.

February 17, 2026
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Drew,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My sales rep

My sales rep, Dawana Bivens is first rate! She is friendly, professional and reliable. It is always a pleasure to work with her to get new gear from Musician's Friend.

February 17, 2026
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Murnal,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just ordered a 14 inch snare hoop and…

I just ordered a 14 inch snare hoop and when I clicked the checkout, there were two guitars that I never even chose, I am not a guitar player, I only order the snare hoop and now my order has two guitars that I did not order for more than $2000, would like to cancel this order immediately for those guitars, I just ordered a 14 inch snare hoop, I just set my alarm clock at 6 AM to call your live chat number in order to cancel this and fix this problem, once again I am not a guitar player. I did not order those guitars.

February 17, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Pablo,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’d like the opportunity to look into this further and have management address your concerns directly. Please email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com with the details of your order, along with your preferred contact method, and we’ll follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lizzie was very helpful

Lizzie was very helpful. Answered all of my questions to my satisfaction and placed my order. Easy!

February 16, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Kevin,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lizzy was Amazing

Lizzy was helpful , kind ,and very accommodating to my requests!

February 16, 2026
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Paul,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your sales rep gear specialist Daniel…

Your sales rep gear specialist Daniel was fantastic and friendly it was like talking to a friend you guys really rock
William

February 16, 2026
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William,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered online spoke to a chat person…

Ordered online spoke to a chat person who was very helpful even got me a coupon saving a couple hundred bucks

Super excited to get my guitar was is a great experience

February 15, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Ronald,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is nice to meet you guys Very…

It is nice to meet you guys Very satisfied with your help.

February 14, 2026
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Laurencin,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a mixer

I ordered a mixer for my buddy’s dj set up and the company called saying it was broke. I needed it for Friday the 13th. I called musicians friend on the 11th and spoke with Brian F. He was extremely helpful and had a new mixer on my door step on the 12th. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the service I received!!

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

JJ,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, very professional.Great products.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Musician's Friend

Danny,

Thank you so much for choosing us! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

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