- 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.
Guitar Center Fairfax, VA
Northern Virginia’s Premier Hub for Musicians
At Guitar Center Fairfax, we serve as the creative backbone for musicians across Northern Virginia. Nestled on Lee Highway, just minutes from George Mason University and the vibrant downtown arts scene, our store is built for everyone from weekend players to working pros. We offer an expertly curated inventory, immersive demo spaces, and a team that lives and breathes music—so whether you're starting out or scaling up, you’ll find what you need right here.
Explore Gear in Fairfax for Every Style and Skill Level
Inside our expansive showroom, you’ll find instruments and audio solutions for every genre and level of experience. We stock the gear you trust and the brands you dream about—all ready to be played, tested, and taken to the next stage of your musical journey.
Categories include:
- Fender, Gibson, PRS, Gretsch guitars, Taylor, Martin, and Gretsch guitars
- Shure, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, and AKG microphones
- Pioneer DJ, Native Instruments, and Denon DJ controllers
- Roland, Yamaha, Korg, and Moog synths and pianos
- Zildjian, DW, Pearl, Tama drums, Meinl, and Tama drums
- Universal Audio, Avid, and Focusrite interfaces
We also carry a wide range of used and vintage equipment, updated regularly—ideal for budget-conscious shoppers and tone chasers alike.
Fairfax’s Premier In-Store Experience Zones
What sets Guitar Center Fairfax apart is how deeply hands-on the experience is. We’ve built specialty areas that let you interact with gear in a real-world way so you can make informed choices with your ears, your hands, and your style.
Platinum Room
A curated space for elite guitarists and tone enthusiasts. Explore premium custom-shop models from Gibson, Fender Custom Shop, and PRS, along with boutique amps and rare pedals in a controlled environment that’s built for tone discovery.
Pedal Station
Dial in effects from a massive selection of overdrives, delays, reverbs, and modulation units. Compare analog vs. digital in real-time and build a pedalboard that’s unique to your sound.
Interactive Recording Demo Area
Try out microphones, monitors, and audio interfaces in a space modeled after pro studios. Whether you're working in Dolby Atmos or a home studio setup, we help you hear the difference before you commit. Our team is always nearby to offer insights, make suggestions, and walk you through signal chains or setup options.
Music Lessons, Rentals, Repairs in Fairfax
Guitar Center Fairfax isn’t just a retail store, it’s a full-spectrum music hub. Whether you’re a musician wanting to learn, tune, repair, rent, record, or build a pro-grade setup, our passionate team and purpose-built spaces support every part of your musical journey.
We offer:
- Lessons: Our certified instructors teach guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, DJ, music production, brass, woodwinds, and more. Lessons are customized to your skill level and goals, with flexible scheduling and a focus on real-world application.
- Rentals: Planning a gig, party, or recording session? Rent speakers, lighting, DJ gear, mics, drum kits, and backline gear with full tech support and setup advice available.
- Repairs: Whether you need a quick restring or a full electronics overhaul, our on-site techs offer everything from basic maintenance to complex mods and custom installs. All work is backed by GC’s service guarantee.
Whether you’re outfitting your first band, building a production workflow, or curating your dream rig, Guitar Center Fairfax is a place where your creativity is understood and supported. With access to our GC Pro network, you can even plan large-scale AV projects for venues, institutions, and broadcast spaces.
Other Locations Nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
