Posted in Product Demos on 09 Sep 2026Fender Player II Advanced HSS HT Stratocaster | Why Nicholas Veinoglou Digs This Hardtail WorkhorseSee Nicholas Veinoglou demo the Fender Player II Advanced HSS HT Stratocaster, a GC-exclusive hardtail with Seymour Duncan pickups.Read More
Hear the Relaunched Mitchell Acoustics | Exclusively at Guitar CenterDiscover the refreshed Mitchell acoustic lineup at Guitar Center, featuring updated acoustic and acoustic-electric models.Read MoreProduct Demos03 Sep 2026
Eric Clapton Reacts to his First Look at the Fender Blind Faith TelecasterSee Eric Clapton react to the Fender Blind Faith Telecaster, a Crossroads 2026 reissue inspired by his vintage hybrid guitar.Read MoreProduct Demos26 Aug 2026
Eric Clapton Meets the New Martin Signature Guitars for the Crossroads 2026 CollectionSee Eric Clapton preview his Martin Crossroads 2026 signature guitars and reflect on 000 acoustics, blues roots and Unplugged.Read MoreProduct Demos26 Aug 2026
Posted in News on 25 Aug 2026See the Drum Solos of All Six Finalists at Guitar Center’s Drum-Off 2026Watch the full Drum-Off 2026 finals video, featuring six finalist performances and the winner announcement at The Fonda Theatre.Read More
Guitar Center Crowns Champion of Drum-Off 2026Guitar Center crowns its Drum-Off 2026 Champion at the Fonda Theatre after a national finale with six finalists, all-star judges and live performances.Read MoreNews21 Aug 2026
Meet Guitar Center’s Drum-Off 2026 FinalistsMeet Guitar Center’s Drum-Off 2026 finalists and hear how they’re preparing for the return of the legendary drumming competition.Read MoreNews07 Aug 2026
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Inducted into 2026 Rockwalk Class of LegendsBilly Idol and Steve Stevens join Guitar Center’s Rockwalk Class of Legends, celebrating decades of music, collaboration and influence.Read MoreNews24 Jun 2026
Posted in Gear Tips on 28 Aug 2026A Closer Look at Tim Henson’s Signature Ibanez TOD GuitarsCompare Tim Henson’s Ibanez TOD signature guitars, from TOD10N and TOD20FMN to TOD100N nylon-string acoustic-electric models.Read More
Meet the Martin 16 Series: Three Distinctive Instruments for Stage, Studio and HomeExplore the Martin 16 Series at Guitar Center, including D-16E, GPC-16E, 000C12-16E Nylon and BC-16E acoustic-electric models.Read MoreGear Tips27 Aug 2026
Yamaha DXR mk3 Powered Speakers: Inside the Next Generation of Portable PATake a closer look at Yamaha DXR mk3 powered speakers, including D-Remote control, onboard DSP and portable PA workflow features.Read MoreGear Tips27 Jul 2026
A Closer Look at Shawn Mendes’ Martin Signature GuitarsCompare Shawn Mendes’ Martin 000-10E and 000-28 signature guitars, from tonewoods and tone to stage-ready and collectible features.Read MoreGear Tips09 Jul 2026
Posted in Buying Guides on 15 Sep 2026Top 5 USB Audio InterfacesCompare five popular USB audio interfaces for recording, from affordable bus-powered models to the expandable Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2.Read More
Top 5 Ukuleles for BeginnersCompare five beginner ukuleles from Córdoba, Fender, Flight, Kala and Mitchell, with soprano, concert, travel and acoustic-electric options.Read MoreBuying Guides15 Sep 2026
The Best Studio Monitors of 2026Explore our picks for the top studio monitors and find the pair that best suits your recording and mixing needs.Read MoreBuying Guides11 Sep 2026
Top 10 Studio Monitors for MasteringCompare 10 mastering studio monitors, including ADAM Audio, Barefoot, Focal, Genelec, Neumann, PMC and Yamaha options.Read MoreBuying Guides11 Sep 2026
Posted in Interviews on 16 Sep 2026A Trusted Reference Monitor Refined | Inside Neumann's Design Philosophy for the KH 310 IILearn how Neumann evolved the KH 310 into the KH 310 II with higher SPL, onboard DSP, digital connectivity and MA 1 room alignment.Read More
Dave Kushner on Building a Music Career: "Commit to the New Thing and Leave the Old Thing Behind"Dave Kushner discusses Velvet Revolver, composing for Sons of Anarchy and building a lasting music career on Inside The Noise with Gabe Dalporto.Read MoreInterviews15 Sep 2026
Hoobastank’s Dan Estrin on Obsession, Growing Up in Agoura Hills and Writing “The Reason” | Inside the Noise (S3, E8)Dan Estrin discusses Hoobastank’s Agoura Hills roots, building a band through obsession and writing “The Reason” on Inside The Noise.Read MoreInterviews08 Sep 2026
Mayday Parade’s Alex Garcia on the Warped Tour, Building an Audience and Guitar Gear | Inside the Noise (S3, E7)Alex Garcia discusses Mayday Parade’s Warped Tour roots, building real fan connections and streamlining guitar gear on Inside The Noise.Read MoreInterviews01 Sep 2026