Guitar Center
San Mateo
Located at 53 W. Hillsdale Blvd. Suite A
San Mateo
Located at 53 W. Hillsdale Blvd. Suite A
Store Hours
M-F :
11 AM
-
9 PM
Sat :
10 AM
-
9 PM
Sun :
11 AM
-
7 PM
Address
53 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Suite ASan Mateo, CA 94403-3424
Store Services
- Platinum RoomPlatinum RoomOur 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.
Why Choose Guitar Center?
Shop Top Brands
GC San Mateo carries a broad assortment of new, used, and vintage instruments from top brands like Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Shure, etc.
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.
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.
Guitar Center San Mateo serves beginners, band members, educators, producers and gigging players with a broad selection and room to compare choices in person. Musicians can compare core instruments, upgrade amps and effects, fill studio gaps or build a performance system with new and used options across major categories. Situated on W. Hillsdale Blvd, it brings a full-line music store experience to the San Francisco Peninsula. For San Mateo musicians, practical gear choices matter when equipment has to move from a practice space to a stage. For players across the San Francisco Peninsula, it is a practical music store in San Mateo for comparing instruments, studio gear and live-sound equipment in person.
Brand breadth runs across departments, from Gretsch guitars and Ibanez basses to Tama drums, Korg synths, Shure microphones, Pioneer DJ controllers and Focusrite interfaces, with used gear rotating through the floor. That breadth makes it easier to compare one upgrade with the pieces needed for a fuller rehearsal, recording or live setup.
Nearby Locations
San Francisco
San Francisco
18.9 mi
1645 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109-3608
- LessonsLessonsFrom 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.
- RepairsRepairsFrom 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.
- RentalsRentalsNeed 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
- GC ProGC ProGuitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to top manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems sure to exceed your expectations.
- Platinum RoomPlatinum RoomOur 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.
- VintageVintageFrom rare finds to coveted classics, you never know what you’ll find in our vintage collection. Find that perfect instrument that was made decades ago and summon all the tone and vibe from that special moment in time.
- Destination Drum ShopDestination Drum ShopDestination Drum Shop locations are staffed with drum specialists and have more professional kits, cymbals, snares, hardware and other drum essentials in stock—all on display and ready to play.
- Pedal StationPedal StationWhether 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.
Emeryville
Emeryville
21.1 mi
5925 Shellmound St.
Emeryville, CA 94608-1904
- LessonsLessonsFrom 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.
- RepairsRepairsFrom 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.
- RentalsRentalsNeed 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 RoomPlatinum RoomOur 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 StoresYamaha Experience StoresYamaha 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 RoomRecording RoomWhether 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.
San Jose
San Jose
23.4 mi
3677 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051-7355
- LessonsLessonsFrom 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.
- RepairsRepairsFrom 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.
- RentalsRentalsNeed 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 RoomPlatinum RoomOur 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 StationPedal StationWhether 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 StoresTaylor Experience StoresWith 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 StoreThe Roland StoreThe 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.
Dublin
Dublin
27.1 mi
2880 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568-4589
- LessonsLessonsFrom 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.
- RepairsRepairsFrom 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.
- RentalsRentalsNeed 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 RoomPlatinum RoomOur 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.
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