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Product Demos

OCDP Returns to Give Drummers the Spotlight

OCDP returns to Guitar Center in partnership with Daniel Jensen and No Doubt's Adrian Young—new acrylic/maple kits and snare drums, GC exclusive.

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DIBIA$E makes beats on the Akai Professional MPC Sample—quick sampling, chopping, effects, and pocket-ready MPC workflow in action.

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Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster Jam | Molly Miller Trio with Angela Petrilli

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Fender 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster Demo with Molly Miller

Molly Miller demos the Fender 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster—Ultra Noiseless/Rail pickups, S-1 switching, and modern playability with classic Tele feel.

Product Demos
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News

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.

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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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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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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Gear Tips

The History of Orange County Drum & Percussion

OCDP’s history: from a 1991 garage shop to ’90s/’00s drum-icon status, a 2011 Guitar Center era, and a 2026 revival.

A History of the Akai Professional MPC

Let’s journey through the history of Akai Professional’s MPC series and discover why these machines continue shaping music to this day.

Gear Tips
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How to Buy a Vintage Fender Telecaster (’50s, ’60s & CBS Era)

Learn how to buy a vintage Fender Telecaster, including Pre-CBS models, 50s blackguards, 60s slab boards and how to verify originality, value and condition before you buy.

Gear Tips
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The History of the Fender Telecaster | Origins, Timeline & Key Models

Trace the Fender Telecaster from Broadcaster origins to modern Player/Ultra models — timeline, iconic tracks, and model matches to shop at Guitar Center.

Gear Tips
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Buying Guides

A Guide to Orange County Drum & Percussion Snare Drums and Shell Packs

Explore OCDP’s 2026 relaunch: 7 snare drums and 2 shell packs—acrylic, maple, steel and more—built for loud, stage-ready tone.

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Guitar (Body Shape, Tonewoods, Budget)

Learn how to choose the best acoustic guitar for your style: steel vs nylon, body sizes, tonewoods, solid vs laminate, acoustic-electric features, and try-before-you-buy tips.

Buying Guides
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The Best Snare Drums for 2026

Dig into our list of the best snare drums for attack, resonance, dynamics and more. Plus, a sound chart to compare woods, metals and synthetics.

Buying Guides
03 Apr 2026
Best Keyboards for Worship and Church

Find the best worship keyboards—workstations, stage pianos and organs—with must-have sounds, key feel and connectivity for church services.

Buying Guides
02 Apr 2026

Interviews

Akai Professional MPC Sample: Inside the Pocket-Size MPC With Andy Mac

Meet Akai Pro’s pocket-size MPC Sample with Andy Mac—fast sampling, chop modes, effects, and USB-C workflow for beats anywhere.

Inside the Noise Episode 12: Gabe's Takeaways from Season 1

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto reviews the first season of Inside the Noise, unpacking leadership lessons and artist success stories from guests like Chad Smith, Blu DeTiger and Kenny Aronoff.

Interviews
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Inside the Noise Episode 11: Marcus Ryle

Gabe Dalporto talks with Marcus Ryle on the gear innovations behind Oberheim, Alesis ADAT and the Line 6 POD.

Interviews
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Inside the Noise Episode 10: Chris Lombardi

Gabe Dalporto talks with Chris Lombardi on DW Drums’ evolution from education to world-class kits & hardware.

Interviews
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