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Gibson Custom Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition | Uncommon Keef

Go behind the scenes of an exacting Gibson Custom Shop replica build of Keith Richards’ 1960 ES-355—what makes this ES-style classic a meticulous, stage-ready re-creation, from feel to tone.

Inside the Iconic Fender Bass VI with Mason Stoops & Dave Maddux

Explore a legendary Fender Bass VI as Mason Stoops and Dave Maddux uncover its story inside Guitar Center Hollywood’s Vintage Room.

Product Demos
17 Dec 2025
Emi Grace Demos the Fender Tom Morello Signature "Arm the Homeless" Guitar

Solo artist and TikTok sensation, Emi Grace, demos the new Fender Tom Morello "Arm the Homeless" guitar.

Product Demos
09 Dec 2025
Tom Morello’s Arm the Homeless Guitar: Stories, Tone and the New Fender Signature Model

Tom Morello shares the story behind his “Arm the Homeless” guitar, now a Fender Signature model—exploring its tone, design, and powerful artistic message.

Product Demos
09 Dec 2025

News

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.

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.

News
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.

News
21 Oct 2025
Guitar Center Celebrates Ace Frehley

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

News
16 Oct 2025

Gear Tips

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.

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
Top 5 Reasons to Use Microphones Over Digital Models & Samples

In this article, we’ll reflect on five reasons to reach for a microphone and capture your own sounds instead of going straight to the sample library.

Gear Tips
26 Nov 2025

Buying Guides

Our Favorite Home Recording Gear of 2025

Let’s rip right into our top recording gear picks of 2025.

Our Favorite Keys, Synths and Drum Machines of 2025

Without getting too sentimental about 2025, let’s rip right into our top keys, synths and drum machine picks of the year.

Buying Guides
24 Dec 2025
Our Favorite Drum Gear of 2025

We're taking a crack at our favorite drum gear of 2025.

Buying Guides
24 Dec 2025
Our Favorite Guitar Gear of 2025

We're looking back at our top guitar gear picks of 2025.

Buying Guides
24 Dec 2025

Interviews

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.

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