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GAK has sold its stock and website to online retailer Gear4music for $3.2m – after weeks of speculation over its future
By Janelle Borg published
GAK, which stands for Guitar, Amp and Keyboard, has been closed since March 25, allegedly for maintenance, before confirmation that it has entered insolvency

Epiphone brings one of Gibson’s most desirable one-off finishes to the masses with the Widow Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
The guitar store is bringing the highly sought-after Widow design – and a recently revived finish – to players for less than $1,000

Bax Music, one of Europe’s largest musical instrument retailers, files for bankruptcy and ceases operations
By Janelle Borg published
The Dutch retailer currently employs over 300 people across six brick-and-mortar stores and its online division

Gretsch and Guitar Center go green with an exclusive Streamliner that features some rather unusual f-holes
By Phil Weller published
Available exclusively at Guitar Center, the $549 six-string aims for tonal versatility with the help of a rather peculiar semi-hollow design

How can Guitar Center improve its stores and reclaim its former glory? Guitar World readers have their say
By Matt Owen published
A recent interview with Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto sparked an outpouring of comments from Guitar World readers, all of whom have offered their two cents on how the retailer can get back on its feet

How Guitar Center plans to beat its online competitors and safeguard the future of its physical stores
By Matt Owen published
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto has laid out the retailer’s plans to win the trust of prospective customers in the face of unprecedented online competition

I don't think you're going to find much better than $180 off a gig-ready Fender Player II Strat this Presidents' Day
By Daryl Robertson published
This Blue Burst Fender HSS Player Strat is only $699 right now at Guitar Center

Gibson has pledged an initial $250,000 to L.A. wildfires relief
By Janelle Borg published
Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives are also joining forces with Guitar Center, the NAMM Foundation and MusiCares – as well as numerous humanitarian aid organizations – to support impacted communities

Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals

Quick! Guitar Center’s up 40% December Deals sale is your last chance to save before Christmas – including hundreds slashed off Fender, Yamaha, Line 6 and more
By James Grimshaw published
Guitar Center’s pre-festive discounts cover practically everything music – with some especially sweet deals for the eagle-eyed guitarist
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