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Des Moines

Located at 3910 University Ave.
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Des Moines
Located at 3910 University Ave.
Store Hours
Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
M-F : 11 AM - 9 PM
Sat : 10 AM - 9 PM
Sun : 11 AM - 7 PM
Address
3910 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266-1019
Store Services
  • Lessons
    Lessons
    From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
  • Repairs
    Repairs
    From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
  • Rentals
    Rentals
    Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
Store Services
  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
Store Specialties
Why Choose Guitar Center?
Shop Top Brands
Shop Top Brands
GC West Des Moines carries a broad assortment of new, used, and vintage instruments from top brands like Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Shure, etc.
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Consult With Our Staff
Consult With Our Staff
Knowledgeable staff provides personalized guidance tailored to your musical goals, skill level, and gear preferences. Our team is here to help you make confident.
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Full-Service Music Hub
Full-Service Music Hub
This location isn’t just retail—it’s an end-to-end music support center offering: Lessons for all skill levels and multiple instruments. Professional repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Gear and live sound rentals.
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Guitar Center West Des Moines gives the local music community a reliable place to explore sounds, replace essentials and plan the next upgrade with knowledgeable support. New and used instruments sit alongside amps, pedals, percussion, keys, DJ gear and pro audio, making side-by-side comparison part of the shopping process. The University Ave location gives players across the Des Moines metro a practical stop for planned upgrades and last-minute needs. For West Des Moines musicians, practical gear choices matter when equipment has to move from a practice space to a stage. For players across the Des Moines metro, it is a practical music store in West Des Moines for comparing instruments, studio gear and live-sound equipment in person. Across the floor, players can move from Fender guitars and Ibanez basses to Pearl drums, Moog synths, AKG microphones, Denon DJ controllers and Avid recording tools, rather than shopping one category in isolation. It gives players a practical way to compare instruments, stage gear and studio tools in the same visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can call Guitar Center at 866-498-7882 or use Chat for help with orders, products and customer-service questions. Call Center hours are Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–8 p.m. PT, Sat 6 a.m.–6 p.m. PT and Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.
Yes. You can shop online and pick up your purchase at a local store. Items marked “Available Now” can be picked up right away, while “Ship to Store” items usually arrive at the selected store within 3–5 days.
Most purchases can be returned in original condition within the 45-day return period for a refund of the purchase price, excluding shipping and handling. Items bought online or in-store can be returned to any Guitar Center store with an order confirmation email or packing slip. Mail returns require a return authorization code.
Yes. Some products have shorter return windows or are non-returnable. For example, recording devices, DJ equipment, workstation keyboards, rack signal processors and lighting/fog machines must be returned within 14 days; vintage instruments must be returned within 3 days; and some items, including clearance, opened software, electronic downloads, books, CDs, vinyl records, in-ear items, harmonicas, cleaning products and special orders, cannot be returned.
Thousands of items qualify for free ground shipping. Free shipping has no minimum when shipping to a store, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, and a $25 minimum when shipping within the contiguous U.S. Most ground orders placed before 3 p.m. ET ship the same day and arrive in 2–5 business days.