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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.
  • Three-time Grammy Award-nominated jazz drummer, composer and producer Nate Smith recently visited a full house at Guitar Center Hollywood, playing through original compositions and having an illuminating conversation about his musical influences, style, technique and equipment.

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

The Best Gifts for Beginner Guitarists in 2024
There are lots of beginner-focused products available—whether you’re seeking guitars, amps or pedals—and the number of fun and inexpensive accessories are practically limitless. That said, we’ve chosen some popular top-sellers in a few different categories to help you get off to a great start on your gift quest.
  • We have a “few” guitarists here at Guitar Center who banded together to curate some much-needed, surprising and/or smile-inducing gift options for those who play a lot. The team purposefully focused on items that would appeal mostly to hard-working players with gig-specific gear needs and desires, so you shouldn’t go wrong with one or two of our suggestions.
  • Choosing an electric guitar as a beginner—or for the beginner in your life—is no small task. We’ve collected over a dozen excellent picks, including traditional, tried-and-true models, as well as a handful of vibey instruments with effortless cool for virtually endless beginner inspiration.

Interviews

Yamaha Revstar Guitars | Revved Up on Innovation
The Revstar line is prized for its innovative electronics, gig-hardened construction and “more for your money” core value. Here, Yamaha Guitar Group Marketing Manager Brandon Soriano takes you on a motorcyclist’s “grip it and rip it” journey through the history, design concepts and technology of the revved-up Revstar line.
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