what happened/is happening to Guitar Center and the instrument …
Mar 9, 2025 · What makes a cymbal top of the line is if that particular cymbal sounds good. Guitar Center’s inventory is stale. The only cymbals that are left are the ones nobody wants, and that …
How does Guitar Center warranty work? | [DFO] Drum Forum
Jul 21, 2014 · Bain Capital, Guitar Center's former owner, retained partial ownership of the company, along with representation on the board. According to Mike Pratt, the retailer's chief executive, the …
what happened/is happening to Guitar Center and the instrument …
Mar 9, 2025 · Guitar Center CEO Gabriel Dalporto says the retailer's focus is on providing “high-quality, premium” instruments in an environment that's facing an ever-increasing need to evolve and adapt.
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Feb 16, 2016 · Not a huge fan of corporate anything, but have been going to various GC's for 40+ years. Maybe 10 years ago they opened in Gilroy, about 40 min from me. The next nearest is Santa Clara, …
Bought a used kit from Guitar Center and had it shipped there for ...
Aug 13, 2015 · I've bought used from GC online more than a hand full of times. All good results, less one cracked splash cymbal. I called the store and spoke with the manager, instant refund and kept …
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Aug 6, 2005 · I found myself near a Guitar Center in N.E. Ohio this morning and decided to pop in and nose around a bit. It had been a few years. I was a manufacturer's rep for nearly 20 years, the last 11 …
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Apr 1, 2011 · I wasn’t aware that they sold to Guitar Center in the late 2000s so that was interesting to learn. I rarely see the company discussed and hardly ever see any of the kits or snares come up for …
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Jul 22, 2022 · Don’t forget that the Guitar Center was a takeover of Victor’s House of Music too. I worked for Music and Arts Centers at the time (after GC had bought them) and the new occupation of the …
Does that mean that all "cheap" acoustic guitars are rubbish?
Aug 11, 2025 · One time I was looking for an acoustic and played all of the used ones they had at Guitar Center. Played Martins, Taylors, etc. Ended up with an Ibanez acoustic that came in one of those …
How does Guitar Center price used gear? | [DFO] Drum Forum
May 17, 2009 · Guitar Center is one that I admire, respect, and patronize from time to time. They will not miss the bashers. Theemployees are trained to never bad mouth the competition---just get the sale …