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Located at 3968 W. Hillsborough Ave
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Tampa
Located at 3968 W. Hillsborough 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
3968 W. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33614-5628
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 Tampa 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 Tampa Musical Instruments Store
Guitar Center Tampa's inventory reaches from guitars, basses and drums to keyboards, microphones, interfaces, speakers and DJ gear, helping different kinds of creators shop efficiently. Beyond shopping, lessons and repair support give local players practical help with both technique and instrument care. Situated on W. Hillsborough Ave, it brings a full-line music store experience to the Tampa Bay area. Students, teachers, producers and gigging players around Tampa all take different paths toward the right sound. It is a reliable music store in Tampa for anyone who wants the right fit, not simply the longest list of products. Tampa also brings multiple departments into one stop, including Taylor guitars, Yamaha basses, DW drums, Moog synths, AKG microphones, Pioneer DJ controllers and Focusrite interfaces, plus a changing mix of used gear. The wider mix helps players see how an instrument, microphone, interface or monitoring choice fits into the rest of a setup.

Nearby Locations

  • 21335 US Hwy. 19 North
    Clearwater, FL 33765-2829
    • 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.
  • 3165 US Hwy. 98 N
    Lakeland, FL 33805-2103
    • 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.
  • 8223 Cooper Creek Blvd.
    UniversityPark, FL 34201-2009
    • 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.
  • 12402 S Orange Blossom Trail
    Suite 1
    Orlando, FL 32837-6581
    • 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.
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    Yes. You can shop online and pick up your purchase at a local store. Items marked ā€œAvailable Nowā€ can be picked up right away, while ā€œShip to Storeā€ 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.