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Athens

Located at 1791 Oconee Connector Suite 450
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Athens
Located at 1791 Oconee Connector Suite 450
Store Hours
Monday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
M-F : 11 AM - 7 PM
Sat : 11 AM - 8 PM
Sun : 11 AM - 7 PM
Address
1791 Oconee Connector Suite 450
Athens, GA 30606-5729
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
  • GC Pro
    GC Pro
    Guitar 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 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
  • GC Pro
    GC Pro
    Guitar 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 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 Athens 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 Athens serves beginners, band members, educators, producers and gigging players with a broad selection and room to compare choices in person. 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 Oconee Connector, the store serves a wide mix of musicians from Northeast Georgia. Athens has an influential college-rock history tied to artists such as R.E.M. and the B-52s. For local musicians, it is a practical music store in Athens for turning a gear question into a confident decision. Brand breadth runs across departments, from Gibson guitars and Fender basses to Tama drums, Korg synths, Shure microphones, Denon 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. The mix gives beginners and experienced players room to compare options across a more complete rig.

Nearby Locations

  • 1455 Pleasant Hill Rd.
    Lawrenceville, GA 30044-3045
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 970 North Point Dr.
    Suite A120
    Alpharetta, GA 30022-1547
    • 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.
  • 2480 Briarcliff Rd. NE
    Suite 13
    Atlanta, GA 30329-3034
    • 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
    • GC Pro
      GC Pro
      Guitar 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 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.
    • Vintage
      Vintage
      From 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 1901 Terrell Mill RD
    Suite 600
    Marietta, GA 30067-8319
    • 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.
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    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.
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