Guitar Center

Guitar Center, Inc. operates a chain of guitar and amplifier stores. It offers electric, acoustic, acoustic-electric, classical/nylon, and bass guitar gear, as well as amplifiers, effects, microphones, guitar preamps, direct boxes, wireless systems, specialized guitar recording gear, keyboards, drums and percussion, DJ and lighting, mixers, packages, speakers, stage monitors, power amps, subwoofers, music instruction books, instruction videos, guitar tabs, instructional software, accessories, cables, cases, gig bags and covers, and drum and percussion accessories. Guitar Center, Inc. was formerly known as The Vox Center and it changed its name in January 1969. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. As of October 9, 2007, Guitar Center, Inc. was taken private.

Tim Martin

Executive Vice President and CFO

Adolfo Francisco Rodriguez

EVP, Chief Technology and Information Officer

10 past transactions

Dennis Bamber

Acquisition in 2007
Dennis Bamber retails musical instruments and accessories.

Hermes Trading

Acquisition in 2006
Hermes Trading operates as a wholesale distributor of audio equipment, lighting, and musical instruments.

Harmony Central

Acquisition in 2005
Harmony Central, LLC is a company based in Draper, Utah, that operates a website designed for musicians. Founded in 1995, the platform provides a variety of resources, including news, product reviews, articles, forums, and classified ads. It serves as an information portal where users can access both expert and user-generated reviews, fostering a community for musicians to connect and share insights. As of April 2015, Harmony Central operates as a subsidiary of Gibson Brands, Inc.

Music & Arts Center

Acquisition in 2005
Music & Arts Center specializes in music instrument rentals, music lessons, and band and orchestra instrument sales.

Karnes Music

Acquisition in 2004
Karnes Music is a Musical instrument store.

M&M Music

Acquisition in 2002
M&M Music is a band instrument retailer.

Music Loft East

Acquisition in 2002
Music Loft East is a single music store.

American Music Group

Acquisition in 2001
American Music Group is a musical instrument retailer specializing in the rental and sale of band instruments and accessories serving the student and family market.

Veneman Music Co

Acquisition in 2000
Veneman Music Co is a musical instrument retailer.

Musician's Friend

Acquisition in 1999
Musician’s Friend is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Musician’s Friend is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of musical instruments and equipment, including guitars, basses, amps and effects, keyboards and MIDI, drums and percussion, live sound, DJ, microphones, recording, band and orchestra, folk instruments, accessories, and more. The website also offers unbiased reviews and tools to help its users find a suitable match for their existing gear. It also features a collection of hand-curated private reserve guitars.
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