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Moog Matriarch Introduced at Moogfest 2019

Moog Music has unveiled their latest innovation in synthesis, the Moog Matriarch.

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25 Apr 2019
Gear Trends from The Desert: Festival Season Favorites

From Anderson .Paak's custom DW Drums Disco Ball Kit to Ookay's Roland AX-Edge Keytar - there was no shortage of eye-catching gear at the kick-off of festival season in the desert. Now that the dust has settled, we're showing you a few of our favorite trends spotted on stage and in the hands of artists.

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19 Apr 2019
Ernie Ball Introduces New Strings & Accessories

While there's always lots of glamour in new guitars, amps, and effects at NAMM, sometimes what will affect your life most is in the small details. This year, the Ernie Ball booth was a hive of activity, and we had the chance to chat with Drew Montell, Ernie Ball Music Man's director of engineering, to go over some of the cool new accessories Drew and his team has heading your way.

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09 Mar 2019
NAMM 2019 Highlights: Turntables, Controllers & Synths

NAMM 2019 was stocked full of great new gear for DJs and Producers. Heavy hitters like Technics, Denon DJ, Reloop and Raiden showcased a lineup which included popular series upgrades, all-new advancements and throwback-style turntables. On the production front, offerings from Akai, Korg and Elektron are aimed at getting you right into music-making with no menu-diving or computer required. Here’s a look at some of the most note-worthy products we spotted out on the floor.

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30 Jan 2019
NAMM 2019 Highlights: Drums & Percussion

The drum hall at NAMM is like nowhere else on the planet. It's a booming cavern of new tools and tech, and you'll definitely catch some of your favorite drummers there trying out the latest gear. Among the thousands of kits, sticks, and cymbals, these noteworthy new items captured the beat of our hearts.

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29 Jan 2019
NAMM 2019 Highlights: Effects Pedals

While there were tons of new-and-exciting goodies for your signal chain unveiled by some of your favorite brands at NAMM 2019, here are a few of our favorites that you’re sure to love on your pedalboard.

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28 Jan 2019
CES 2019 Trends For Musicians & Content Creators | New Turntables, Cameras & Microphones for Live Streaming & Podcasting

Every year, innovators from around the globe descend on Las Vegas for CES, the largest consumer technologies trade show in the world. With CES 2019 upon us, one category that continues to gain a greater presence is musical instruments and equipment. Guitar Center recognizes the huge impact that advances in technology can have on musicians and how they create, produce, listen to, and share their music.

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08 Jan 2019
New Study Confirms 50% of New Guitar Players Are Female

A new study conducted by Fender and consultancy Egg Strategy, surveying emerging guitarists in the U.S. and U.K, confirms their 2015 findings that women account for 50 percent of all new guitar players.

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29 Oct 2018
Your Chance To See Smashing Pumpkins Live On Tour in Vegas

Yamaha & The Smashing Pumpkins are giving you the chance to win a trip for 2 to see the band live on their “Shiny And Oh So Bright” tour in Las Vegas!

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18 Jun 2018
John “Jab’o” Starks, legendary James Brown drummer and RockWalk inductee, has died

John “Jab’o” Starks, legendary James Brown drummer and RockWalk inductee, has died.

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02 May 2018
Guitar Center and Fender Custom Shop Recreate Joe Bonamassa's Sunburst '55 Fender Telecaster

We caught up with Joe Bonamassa at Guitar Center Hollywood to give him a first look at two Fender Custom Shop Telecasters based on the rare Vintage 1955 Sunburst Tele he purchased from us around three years ago.

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18 Apr 2018
Guitar Center Relaunches Its Music Foundation

Making a promise to current and future generations of musicians, the non-profit Guitar Center Music Foundation is supporting music education for all.

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08 Mar 2018
Chapman Guitars Now Available at Guitar Center

Rob Chapman, a British guitarist and YouTube guru, started Chapman Guitars based on feedback from his hundreds of thousands of YouTube followers.

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28 Feb 2018
Smithereens Guitarist and Singer Pat DiNizio Dead at 62

Remembering the guitarist, songwriter and lead vocalist for the New Jersey rock band The Smithereens.

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12 Dec 2017
Malcolm Young: Guitarist and Co-Founder of AC/DC, Dead at 64

The rock n' roll world lost a driving force behind one of the biggest bands of all time.

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18 Nov 2017
Rock Icon Tom Petty Dead at 66

The music world lost a legend on Oct. 2, 2017, with the passing of Tom Petty. A singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader and producer, Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide in a career that spanned nearly five decades.

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02 Oct 2017
2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Musical greats include the Moody Blues, Dire Straits, and Nina Simone.

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