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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=12653 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:02:01 -0400 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:48:46 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=12653 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-reveals-why-they-forgot-how-to-serve-core-customer-admits-stores-were-disorganized-and-messy https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-reveals-why-they-forgot-how-to-serve-core-customer-admits-stores-were-disorganized-and-messy Gear: "Our core customer – we call them the 'serious musician,' you can call them whatever you want – is someone where music is a big part of their life."]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/its-like-having-a-professional-gear-consultant-guitar-center-now-has-worlds-first-ai-shopping-assistant-heres-what-it-does https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/its-like-having-a-professional-gear-consultant-guitar-center-now-has-worlds-first-ai-shopping-assistant-heres-what-it-does Gear: "Rig Advisor is like having a professional gear consultant in the palm of your hand."]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:37:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-admits-company-is-far-from-perfect-reveals-unpleasant-surprise-from-one-of-their-stores https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-admits-company-is-far-from-perfect-reveals-unpleasant-surprise-from-one-of-their-stores Gear: "We're making a ton of progress."]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-names-one-of-the-biggest-challenges-of-guitar-gear-industry-reveals-how-theyll-deal-with-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-names-one-of-the-biggest-challenges-of-guitar-gear-industry-reveals-how-theyll-deal-with-it Gear: "We're not ready to share exactly what that's looking like…"]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 22:35:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-claims-amazon-cant-replace-guitar-stores-in-this-one-aspect-admits-theyre-far-from-perfect https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar-center-ceo-claims-amazon-cant-replace-guitar-stores-in-this-one-aspect-admits-theyre-far-from-perfect Gear: Gabe Dalporto also points out what is "not a winnable space" for brick-and-mortar stores.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/is_guitar_center_back_on_the_right_track_seems_like_it_and_heres_why__opinion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/is_guitar_center_back_on_the_right_track_seems_like_it_and_heres_why__opinion.html Gear: A recent podcast episode from some old friends of mine got me thinking about my local Guitar Center. ]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:58:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar_center_to_prioritize_premium_guitars_says_new_ceo_we_forgot_who_our_core_customer_was.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/guitar_center_to_prioritize_premium_guitars_says_new_ceo_we_forgot_who_our_core_customer_was.html Gear: "It's very hard to experience our premium product because we have our best guitars locked on the top row where you can't easily get to them."]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:00:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_restructures_leadership_new_ceo_announced.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_restructures_leadership_new_ceo_announced.html Music News: "As a Board member, his insights have been invaluable, and we are thrilled to welcome him as the company's next leader."]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:27:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_guitar_center_filing_for_bankruptcy_after_announcing_agreement_to_reduce_debt.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_official_guitar_center_filing_for_bankruptcy_after_announcing_agreement_to_reduce_debt.html Music News: "Today we announced a very important and positive step forward."]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:46:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_says_guitar_center_is_preparing_for_possible_bankruptcy_filing_next_month_after_missing_45_million_payment.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_says_guitar_center_is_preparing_for_possible_bankruptcy_filing_next_month_after_missing_45_million_payment.html Music News: Guitar Center generated about $2.3 billion in sales in its most recent fiscal year and has about $1.3 billion in debt.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:50:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_partners_with_clapton_mayer__santana_on_new_2019_crossroads_guitar_collection.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_partners_with_clapton_mayer__santana_on_new_2019_crossroads_guitar_collection.html Community Feed: The exclusive guitar collection was developed in partnership with Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Fender, Gibson, Martin, and PRS Guitars to benefit Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Centre Antigua.]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:54:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_partners_again_with_daddario_for_earth_daystring_recyclingreplacement_event_at_locations_nationwide.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_partners_again_with_daddario_for_earth_daystring_recyclingreplacement_event_at_locations_nationwide.html Community Feed: On Earth Day weekend (April 20, 21 and 22), Guitar Center will offer complimentary premium replacement strings (D’Addario NYXL electric or EXP Coated Acoustic) for musicians who bring in their guitars for setup service.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:09:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_still_in_trouble_worlds_biggest_retailer_of_musical_instruments_got_downgraded_again.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_still_in_trouble_worlds_biggest_retailer_of_musical_instruments_got_downgraded_again.html Music News: Reports said the company was on its way to declare bankruptcy back in 2015.]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:21:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_manager_who_quit_his_job_what_i_think_is_wrong_with_this_company.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_manager_who_quit_his_job_what_i_think_is_wrong_with_this_company.html Music News: "The company is doing better, the employees are doing worse."]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:48:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/americans_for_the_arts_honors_guitar_center_for_exceptional_commitment_to_the_arts.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/americans_for_the_arts_honors_guitar_center_for_exceptional_commitment_to_the_arts.html Community Feed: Business Committee for the Arts to present the award on October 11 at the annual BCA 10 Gala in New York City]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 21:44:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_in_very_poor_shape_bonds_near_record_lows_company_debt_over_1_billion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_in_very_poor_shape_bonds_near_record_lows_company_debt_over_1_billion.html Music News: "Almost half of Guitar Center's $1.3 billion of outstanding debt is due within two years," Bloomberg reports.]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:22:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/5_riffs_you_should_always_play_at_guitar_center.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/5_riffs_you_should_always_play_at_guitar_center.html Music News: No joke, not riffs you should avoid playing.]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:09:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_launches_new_free_mobile_app.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/guitar_center_launches_new_free_mobile_app.html Community Feed: The musical instrument retailer debuts the newest way to shop, browse gear and gear reviews, build wish lists, and much more with its free mobile app.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:18:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/wtf_dude_steals_guitar_by_stuffing_it_in_his_pants_casually_walking_away.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/wtf_dude_steals_guitar_by_stuffing_it_in_his_pants_casually_walking_away.html Wtf?: In Guitar Center, of course...]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:15:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/guitar_center_28th_annual_drum-off-46461 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/guitar_center_28th_annual_drum-off-46461 Features: The event brought together the five finalists.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:19:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/top_10_riffs_to_troll_guitar_center.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/top_10_riffs_to_troll_guitar_center.html Music News: How to make GC employees and innocent bystanders see you as an insufferable retard.]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:22:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_announces_search_for_undiscovered_guitarists_you_could_win_10000_and_loads_of_useful_goodies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_announces_search_for_undiscovered_guitarists_you_could_win_10000_and_loads_of_useful_goodies.html Music News: You'll have to be on the country side, though...]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:15:49 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/youngest_participant_wins_guitar_centers_27th_annual_drum_off_competition-40435 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/youngest_participant_wins_guitar_centers_27th_annual_drum_off_competition-40435 Features: 18-year-old Tony Taylor Jr. amazed the judges and won a prize worth $45,000.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:01:46 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_threatening_to_fire_employees_unless_they_sign_a_contract_vowing_not_to_sue_the_company.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_threatening_to_fire_employees_unless_they_sign_a_contract_vowing_not_to_sue_the_company.html Music News: Sign an arbitration agreement by Friday or you're out, employee says.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:14:08 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_employee_explains_how_to_get_a_killer_deal_for_a_new_guitar.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_employee_explains_how_to_get_a_killer_deal_for_a_new_guitar.html Music News: The guy also names the worst item you can get at Guitar Center.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:41:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_on_way_to_declare_bankruptcy_new_document_reveals.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_on_way_to_declare_bankruptcy_new_document_reveals.html Music News: "GC is an excellent example of financial engineering based on the type of greed that's all too common in big business today."]]> Mon, 11 May 2015 21:20:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_2011_drum-off.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_2011_drum-off.html Music News: Guitar Center's long running Drum-Off competition was held on January 14 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/guitar_center_drum-off_2010.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/guitar_center_drum-off_2010.html Interviews: On January 8, Guitar Center held its 22nd annual Drum-Off 2010 Competition to determine who can groove.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:10:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/guitar_centers_axe_smith_program_improving_bands_chances_at_success.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/guitar_centers_axe_smith_program_improving_bands_chances_at_success.html Interviews: Axe Smith is an on-site resource at the Warped Tour that resolves any technical issues that guitarists might have with their instruments.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:38:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_gibson_hendrix_psychedelic_flying_v_guitars_sell_out_in_7_days.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_center_gibson_hendrix_psychedelic_flying_v_guitars_sell_out_in_7_days.html Music News: New limited edition reproduction of classic Hendrix axe, authorized by the Hendrix Estate, sells out completely within 7 days.]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:48:46 -0400