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Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster Demo With

Freaky Rob demos Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster—neck feel, clean tones, Strat bite and versatile sounds across styles.

Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jazzmaster Demo With “Freaky Rob” Gueringer

"Freaky Rob" demos Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jazzmaster—offset feel, in-between pickup warmth, and subtle, pad-like tones for rhythm and texture.

Product Demos
14 Apr 2026
Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Custom Telecaster Demo With Tiana Ohara

Tiana Ohara demos Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Custom Telecaster—smooth C neck, vintage 1963 pickups, warm-to-biting Tele tones.

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14 Apr 2026
Vintage Fender Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar Shootout | Mason Stoops Breaks Down the Differences

Mason Stoops compares a ’62 Jazzmaster and ’64 Jaguar at Sunset Sound, breaking down feel and signature Fender offset tones.

Product Demos
10 Apr 2026

News

Guitar Center Kicks Off “Legends Play Here”

Guitar Center unveils Legends Play Here—an initiative celebrating artist stories, in-store events, and new ways to level up musicians.

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.

News
18 Mar 2026
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.

News
04 Mar 2026
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.

News
18 Feb 2026

Gear Tips

5 Reasons for Guitarists to Switch to Fender Studio Pro (and Why Bassists Should Care, Too)

Switch to Fender Studio Pro: Mustang/Rumble amps, smarter session views, audio-to-MIDI and Splice tools for guitarists and bassists.

The History of JBL

Trace JBL’s rise from cinema sound pioneers to Woodstock, studios and stages—how James B. Lansing’s innovations shaped big sound.

Gear Tips
10 Apr 2026
The History of the Fender Stratocaster

Explore the complete Fender Stratocaster history—from its 1954 debut and pre-CBS era to modern American Professional models. Learn how the Strat shaped music history.

Gear Tips
08 Apr 2026
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.

Gear Tips
03 Apr 2026

Buying Guides

The Stratocaster has maintained its place as Fender's top-selling electric guitar, and in this article we're going to take a look at some of the best models for your first (or your fifth) Strat.

A Guide to the Fender Telecaster

Learn the history and find the perfect Telecaster for you.

Buying Guides
14 Apr 2026
A Guide to the Fender Jazzmaster

Dive into the world of the offset-body instrument that defined an entire new look for electric guitars.

Buying Guides
14 Apr 2026
A Guide to the Epiphone Les Paul

Epiphone Les Paul guitars are excellent values for beginners and skilled players alike. Get inspired by our picks of vintage and modern styled Les Pauls.

Buying Guides
14 Apr 2026

Interviews

Fender Vintera III | Vintage “Era Specific” Authenticity Without Premium Prices

Inside Fender Vintera III: Era-correct upgrades, Ensenada craftsmanship, and vintage tone and feel—without Custom Shop prices.

Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young

Adrian Young talks No Doubt’s climb, Tragic Kingdom sessions, and his obsessive quest for drum sound.

Interviews
14 Apr 2026
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.

Interviews
24 Mar 2026
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
10 Mar 2026

Product Demos

Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster Demo With "Freaky Rob" Gueringer

Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jazzmaster Demo With “Freaky Rob” Gueringer

Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Custom Telecaster Demo With Tiana Ohara

Vintage Fender Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar Shootout | Mason Stoops Breaks Down the Differences

News

Guitar Center Kicks Off “Legends Play Here”

Meet the Synthesizer MIDI Player: Try Select Synths Online at Guitar Center Before You Buy

Kiki Wong & Yvette Young Pedal and Tone Masterclass Recap

Guitar Center Partners With Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium in Music City

Gear Tips

5 Reasons for Guitarists to Switch to Fender Studio Pro (and Why Bassists Should Care, Too)

The History of JBL

The History of the Fender Stratocaster

The History of Orange County Drum & Percussion

Buying Guides

A Guide to the Fender Stratocaster

A Guide to the Fender Telecaster

A Guide to the Fender Jazzmaster

A Guide to the Epiphone Les Paul

Interviews

Fender Vintera III | Vintage “Era Specific” Authenticity Without Premium Prices

Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young

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

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