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Interviews

Inside the Noise Episode 9: Chris Martin

Chris Martin shares how Martin Guitar weathered disco & hair metal, and the pivot mindset that kept the brand thriving.

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17 Feb 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 8: Blu DeTiger

In Episode 8 of Inside the Noise, Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto sits with low-end luminary Blu DeTiger to explore how she built a successful music career by leveraging talent, technology and truth.

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10 Feb 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 7: David Kalt

David Kalt, founder of Reverb.com, shares how he built fairer marketplaces—after disrupting options trading—and why customer experience and opportunity drive his approach to entrepreneurship.

Interviews
03 Feb 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 6: Kenny Aronoff

Kenny Aronoff is a legendary drummer, renowned inspirational speaker and top-selling author. Gabe Dalporto digs into how Aronoff’s perseverance and passion forged his success.

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27 Jan 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 5: Jim and John D'Addario

Gabe Dalporto talks with Jim & John D’Addario III on D’Addario’s 1680 legacy—plus how the brand keeps innovating strings and accessories.

Interviews
20 Jan 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 4: Thomas Ripsam of Martin Guitar

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto talks with Martin Guitar CEO Thomas Ripsam about leading a heritage brand and why the future of acoustic guitars is as much about inspiration as it is about tone.

Interviews
13 Jan 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 3: Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guitar Center’s Gabe Dalporto chats with the ever-versatile, heavy-hitting drummer to learn what makes him tick.

Interviews
06 Jan 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 2: Paul Reed Smith of PRS Guitars

In this edition of the Inside the Noise, Guitar Center’s Gabe Dalporto joins Paul Reed Smith at his namesake guitar factory in Annapolis, Maryland.

Interviews
06 Jan 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 1: Andy Mooney of Fender

Gabe Dalporto sits down with Fender CEO Andy Mooney to explore how a pioneering past fuels future innovation.

Interviews
06 Jan 2026
Yamaha Revstar Guitars | Revved Up on Innovation

The Revstar line is prized for its innovative electronics, gig-hardened construction and “more for your money” core value. Here, Yamaha Guitar Group Marketing Manager Brandon Soriano takes you on a motorcyclist’s “grip it and rip it” journey through the history, design concepts and technology of the revved-up Revstar line.

Interviews
06 Dec 2024
Yamaha Pacifica Professional and Standard Plus Guitars | Built for Extremes

Yamaha Guitar Group Marketing Manager Brandon Soriano is onboard to provide some history of the Pacifica series and the refinements in the new Pacifica Professional and Standard Plus instruments.

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28 Oct 2024
Modern Classics | Fender Player II Series

We’re excited to have Allen Abbassi, Fender Director of Product Management for electric guitars and basses, onboard to give you a deeper look at the nearly 80 models the company is bringing to the re-energized Player II series.

Interviews
19 Aug 2024
Fender Celebrates the 70th Year of the Stratocaster

Learn about all of the 70th Anniversary models in our exclusive interview with the Fender Product Management Team (FPMT) .

Interviews
18 Jul 2024
The Gibson Theodore Standard | A “Lost” McCarty Classic Joins the Gibson Lineup

Learn the story behind the 1957 Ted McCarty design that was nearly lost to history.

Interviews
16 Apr 2024
Mark Morton on Aggro Mids, Tight Gain and MESA/Boogie

We caught up with the Lamb of God guitarist just before he stepped on stage at our flagship Hollywood store to discuss the new MESA/Boogie Mark VII

Interviews
24 Aug 2023
Golden Years | The Fender American Vintage II Series

Get the inside track on Fender's latest vintage-inspired series of guitars and basses.

Interviews
17 Jan 2023
The True Story of Fender “Made in Japan” Guitars

Learn how Aerodyne Special and JV Modified build on the legacy of Fender's MIJ models.

Interviews
16 Jan 2023
Built for Speed | The Jackson American Series Soloist SL3

Learn about Jackson's journey to create their new American Series models.

Interviews
29 Dec 2022
In the Moment With Producer and Guitarist Andrew Watt

We chat with Watt about the arc of his career, how he collaborates and his incredible collection of gear.

Interviews
05 Oct 2022
The Sound of Black Pumas | Inspiration & Collaboration

Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton of the Black Pumas spoke with us about their favorite guitars, creative process, and sources of inspiration.

Interviews
13 Apr 2022
Gibson's Player Port: Innovation for a new Generation

Gibson's Robi Johns gives us the scoop on the refreshed Generation Collection acoustic guitars.

Interviews
04 Feb 2022

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