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Guitar Center Drum-Off Is Back

Drum-Off 2026 is back at Guitar Center—audition in-store starting May 1, advance to live events, and compete for $25K in cash plus gear.

Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands 2026 Submissions Are Open

Enter Ernie Ball’s Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands 2026: submit your video for a shot at the main stage and epic prizes.

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16 Apr 2026
Guitar Center Kicks Off “Legends Play Here”

Guitar Center unveils Legends Play Here—an initiative celebrating artist stories, in-store events, and new ways to level up musicians.

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09 Apr 2026
Meet the Synthesizer MIDI Player: Try Select Synths Online at Guitar Center Before You Buy

Try synths online before you buy with Guitar Center’s Synthesizer MIDI Player—audition patches via MIDI controller, keyboard, or mobile.

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18 Mar 2026
NAMM 2026: Drum Gear That Made the Biggest Bang!

We're diving into all the new drum gear unveiled at NAMM 2026.

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05 Mar 2026
Kiki Wong & Yvette Young Pedal and Tone Masterclass Recap

GC Hollywood Feb 26, 2026: Kiki Wong & Yvette Young dive into pedals, evolving tone, live performances, and Q&A.

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04 Mar 2026
Guitar Center Partners With Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium in Music City

Guitar Center partners with the Tennessee Titans at new Nissan Stadium, bringing live music, cutting-edge AV tech, and GC Foundation impact.

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18 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: Influencers Picked Their Favorite Gear

We invited six artists and influencers to explore the Anaheim Conventional Center and share their favorite products unveiled at NAMM 2026.

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13 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026 | Guitar Center Staff Picks: The Best Music Gear From the Show

Industry vets from Guitar Center’s staff sift through their favorite pieces of gear from NAMM 2026.

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06 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: These New Acoustic and Electric Guitars Stole the Show

NAMM season is here—see what’s new in acoustic and electric guitars, plus practical takeaways on which new releases might fit your music world.

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06 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: The Coolest New Keyboards, Synths and DJ Gear

We've got the latest news in keyboards, synths, DJ gear and more from NAMM 2026.

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04 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: Buzzworthy Pro Audio, Recording and Live Sound Gear

In this edition of our NAMM 2026 article series, we’ll be looking at the pro audio, recording and live sound category.

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04 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: The Most Exciting New Guitar Amps and Effects Pedals

Let’s take a look at some of the amps and effects we think are the most interesting and innovative picks from NAMM 2026.

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28 Jan 2026
NAMM 2026: New Bass Gear That Will Up Your Game

We're checking out the hottest bass gear unveiled at NAMM 2026.

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27 Jan 2026
NAMM Gear 2026: Everything You Need to Know (So Far)

What we know so far from NAMM 2026: the newest guitars, basses, drums, DJ, synth, and recording gear—sorted brand by brand in one roundup.

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27 Jan 2026
Guitar Center’s Inside the Noise Podcast on Music, Gear and Culture

Guitar Center is launching a new music industry podcast series, Inside the Noise. Mark your calendars for January 6, when the season’s first three episodes will drop.

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24 Dec 2025
Guitar Center Celebrates Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff's passing this last weekend marks the loss of a global cultural figure, a fiercely creative spirit and, for many of us, the voice that guided our first steps into the world of reggae.

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24 Nov 2025
Guitar Center & Gibson Present: Inside the Vintage Collector’s Circle With Billy Gibbons

Guitar Center and Gibson showcased rare vintage guitars in Nashville, with Billy Gibbons sharing stories and celebrating the art of timeless instruments.

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21 Oct 2025
Guitar Center Celebrates Ace Frehley

Guitar Center celebrates the life and legacy of KISS founding member, Ace Frehley.

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16 Oct 2025
An Evening With TOKiMONSTA and the AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X at Guitar Center Hollywood

TOKiMONSTA shares her CDJ-3000X setup, creative process, and new music with fans and producers live at Guitar Center Hollywood.

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13 Oct 2025
Rob Trujillo Crashes Immersive Tour of Guitar Center Hollywood with Dave Kushner and CEO Gabe Dalporto

Guitar Center unveils new flagship experience with exclusive gear, artist surprises & a renewed commitment to musicians.

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30 Sep 2025
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