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Product Demos

Discover why Fender Studio is making the shift now—and what stays true to the PreSonus DNA—as Fender Studio Pro and the Quantum Series help you go from inspiration to finished tracks faster.

This 1961 Gibson SG Sounds So Sweet! Mason Stoops Unleashes the Tone

Take a deep dive into a vintage 1961 Gibson Les Paul SG with Mason Stoops.

Product Demos
09 Feb 2026
A Closer Look at Yamaha's MGX Digital Mixers | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

We sat down with Yamaha product marketing manager Sean Tokuyama to find out what's new in the MGX digital mixers series.

Product Demos
30 Jan 2026
Exploring Yamaha's URX Interfaces | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

We sat down with Yamaha product marketing manager Sean Tokuyama to learn about the new URX interface series.

Product Demos
29 Jan 2026

News

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.

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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
04 Feb 2026

Gear Tips

TASCAM Model 24 and Model 2400 | Which Mixer-Recorder Is for You?

Find out if the TASCAM Model 24 or Model 2400 is right for your recording needs.

The 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass

Discover the rare 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass and explore why this short-lived, psychedelic classic remains a coveted vintage treasure.

Gear Tips
16 Dec 2025
5 Ways a Wireless Guitar System Can Energize Your Show

Check out 5 ways a wireless guitar system can add some flexibility and liveliness to your set.

Gear Tips
10 Dec 2025
How to Get ’60s British Studio Tones | Best Plug-ins and Gear for Recording at Home

Learn how to bring classic ’60s British recording character into your home studio using plug-ins and outboard gear.

Gear Tips
05 Dec 2025

Buying Guides

Check out our choices for the top e-kits for practice, recording and gigging.

The Best Ibanez Guitars for Metal

Widely regarded as a go-to purveyor of high-performance guitars for hard rock and metal, Ibanez produces a variety of instruments with sharp lines, fast necks, hot humbuckers and striking looks.

Buying Guides
10 Feb 2026
The Best Metal Guitars of 2026

Rage into extreme guitar tone with our list of top shred machines for metal. Unleash blazing riffs with models from Ibanez, Charvel, Jackson and more.

Buying Guides
10 Feb 2026
How to Choose the Best SG Guitar

There's never been a better time to buy an SG. Let's find the best model for you.

Buying Guides
10 Feb 2026

Interviews

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.

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.

Interviews
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

Product Demos

Fender Introduces Fender Studio Pro

This 1961 Gibson SG Sounds So Sweet! Mason Stoops Unleashes the Tone

A Closer Look at Yamaha's MGX Digital Mixers | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

Exploring Yamaha's URX Interfaces | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

News

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

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

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

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

Gear Tips

TASCAM Model 24 and Model 2400 | Which Mixer-Recorder Is for You?

The 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass

5 Ways a Wireless Guitar System Can Energize Your Show

How to Get ’60s British Studio Tones | Best Plug-ins and Gear for Recording at Home

Buying Guides

The Best Electronic Drum Kits of 2026

The Best Ibanez Guitars for Metal

The Best Metal Guitars of 2026

How to Choose the Best SG Guitar

Interviews

Inside the Noise Episode 8: Blu DeTiger

Inside the Noise Episode 7: David Kalt

Inside the Noise Episode 6: Kenny Aronoff

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