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Nile Rodgers Salutes 70 Years of the Fender Stratocaster
The full scope of what Nile Rodgers has accomplished with a Strat in his hands is almost unimaginable. There was never a more appropriate artist to join us in celebrating 70 years of the Fender Stratocaster than one who has contributed so much to the world of music with it.
  • Guitar Center was proud to host a celebratory event for Taylor’s 50th anniversary, in which we were joined by company cofounder Bob Taylor and CEO/Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers, alongside artists Ben Harper, Elise Trouw, Lisa Loeb, Steve Poltz and Molly Miller at our flagship Hollywood store.
  • Guitar Center Vintage held a special, invitation-only vintage event at the Hollywood store to feature some of the most interesting and valuable guitars they've found over the past few years. We had a chance to pry Guitar Center Vintage Director Jack Hetherington and Nick Conte, one of their more experienced vintage buyers and appraisers, away from the preparations for a brief talk about some of the valuable pieces that would be available at this event.

Gear Tips

The Neumann U 87 and Its Revolutionary Ingenuity
In this article, we’ll uncover the history of the U 87, discover famous artists who’ve recorded with it, learn how it’s constructed, find out how it’s often used and see how it compares to other microphones in the current Neumann catalog.

Buying Guides

How to Buy the Best Stratocaster
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.
  • In this guide, we’ll take a series-by-series look at MESA’s current amp head, combo and cabinet offerings, spanning the California Tweed, Fillmore, Mark and Rectifier Series. No matter your style, whether you’re chasing the sounds of your idols in your bedroom studio or embarking on a world tour, there’s a MESA rig—or multiple (who’s counting?)—to suit your pursuit of tone.
  • In this article, we're going to take a quick look at the history of the Jazz Bass and touch on some of the players who have relied on it as their principal instrument. We'll also take a look at what it is that makes the Jazz Bass so unique and provide a guide to the current selection of J Bass models you can find here at Guitar Center.

Interviews

  • The new V4412 and V4415 deliver considerable upgrades to their maximum volume specs, making the 4400 system loud enough for almost any non-arena environment, as well as having the signal headroom to maintain clarity and dimension for lower-volume gigs. Harbinger Product Manager Patrick O’Connor is here to explain why the 4400 series represents “our most powerful and capable loudspeakers yet.”
  • We’re excited to have Allen Abbassi, Fender Director of Product Management for electric guitars and basses, onboard to give you a deeper look at the nearly 80 models the company is bringing to the re-energized Player II series.
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