General Info

Established in 1959, Guitar Center is a musical instrument retailer. Its products include electric guitars, amplifiers, keyboards and drums. The company sells musical instruments from various brands, including Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Roland and Shure. It provides disc jockey accessories that include cables, cases, gig bags, headphones, microphones and slip mats. Guitar Center also offers CD recorders, duplicators, drum machines, electronic drum sets, samplers and groove boxes. Its services include CD duplication, music distribution, technical support and consultancy services. The company operates the Music Foundation that supports and raises funds for various charitable organizations. It provides online manufacturer rebates on product purchases. Based in Westlake Village, Calif., Guitar Center has a location in New York City. It additionally offers gift cards of various denominations.