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South San Jose

Located at 5140 Cherry Ave Suite 10
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South San Jose
Located at 5140 Cherry Ave Suite 10
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
5140 Cherry Ave Suite 10
San Jose, CA 95118-3779
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?
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GC San Jose 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 San Jose gives first-time players, working musicians and producers a practical place to compare gear, solve setup needs and keep projects moving. 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. On Cherry Ave, the store offers a hands-on place to compare instruments, recording tools and live sound gear. San Jose's Silicon Valley setting brings technology, production and performance together in practical ways. For local musicians, it is a practical music store in San Jose for turning a gear question into a confident decision. Across the floor, players can move from PRS guitars and Fender basses to Tama drums, Korg synths, Sennheiser microphones, Pioneer 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. Used and vintage pieces rotate regularly, creating room for one-off finds beside the main assortment.

Nearby Locations

  • 3677 Stevens Creek Blvd
    Santa Clara, CA 95051-7355
    • 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.
    • Pedal Station
      Pedal Station
      Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
    • Taylor Experience Stores
      Taylor Experience Stores
      With innovative manufacturing and a masterful attention to detail, Taylor acoustics are widely considered among the best sounding and easiest playing guitars in the world. Check out an enhanced inventory, including exclusive and special-edition models you can’t play anywhere else.
    • The Roland Store
      The Roland Store
      The Roland Store at Guitar Center is a custom-designed space staffed with a dedicated specialist, handpicked for their expertise in Roland products. Contact us to schedule a private demo with any product from BOSS, V-MODA or Roland.
  • 53 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
    Suite A
    San Mateo, CA 94403-3424
    • 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.
  • 2880 Dublin Blvd.
    Dublin, CA 94568-4589
    • 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.
  • 5925 Shellmound St.
    Emeryville, CA 94608-1904
    • 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.
    • Yamaha Experience Stores
      Yamaha Experience Stores
      Yamaha has been a transformative force in music for well over a century, crafting an unrivaled variety of innovative instruments. Check out an enhanced inventory of Yamaha gear, including exclusive and special-edition models you can’t play anywhere else.
    • Recording Room
      Recording Room
      Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own home or project studio, or you need to compare the fine nuances between pro-grade mics, monitors and more, this location is specially outfitted with everything you need, including an immersive Dolby Atmos setup.
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