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Guitar Center just transformed its 4th of July sale into one of the biggest of the year, with an increase of up to 60% off and a massive $170 off my favorite PRS SE

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Guitar Center has upped the game with their 4th of July sale, adding bigger discounts and more deals

Guitar Gear
Paul McCartney at Hobgoblin London
“Rates are coming back up, rents very rarely go down, and suppliers are in straitened circumstances”: Is crowdfunding the answer to ensuring guitar stores’ survival? One family-run business has launched an innovative campaign to keep its stores alive

By Janelle Borg Published

Guitar stores are struggling. Many of our biggest gear retailers have shut their doors. We hear how the UK’s Hobgoblin Music – where Paul McCartney is a regular – plans to buck the trend

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Guitar Gear
Gabe Dalporto
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is on a mission to raise store standards – and says he’s not above scrubbing restrooms

By Matt Owen Published

Dalporto took a trip to assess the on-scene situation at one of his stores – and ended up getting hands-on with the cleaning

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Music Industry
Gabe Dalporto
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is facing new competition from brands in the retail space – but it isn’t fazing him

By Phil Weller Published

New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”

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Music Industry
Guitarists, it’s time to change those strings – bag 25% off D’Addario XS at Guitar Center in celebration of World String Change Day

By Matt McCracken Published

Tone dragging you down? Guitar Center’s 25% off D’Addario XS deal is the deal you’ve been waiting for

Guitar Strings
I’ve been watching acoustic guitar prices all year and Guitar Center's up to 35% off sale is the best I’ve seen – especially if you want an A-list model

By Matt McCracken Published

Get your hands a top-level acoustic guitar for less with this awesome sale over at Guitar Center

Acoustic Guitars
Gabe Dalporto
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto lays out one of the store's biggest priorities – and it isn’t selling gear

By Matt Owen Published

Dalporto has already discussed his desire to improve the quality of gear that Guitar Center stocks – but he's also got his eye on avenue for growth

Guitar Gear
Guitar Center Deal
Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale has landed with up to 35% off a host of guitar gear – including $419 off one of the most unique Gibson Les Pauls you'll ever see!

By Daryl Robertson Published

Update or upgrade your setup for less on Memorial Day, thanks to Guitar Center's mega sale

Guitar Gear
Guitar Center Guitar-A-Thon sale
Only one day left to save! Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale is nearly over, but there's still time to score $600 off a Gibson Les Paul, as well as hundreds of Fender, Martin and more

By Daryl Robertson Published

Guitar Center is slashing up to 25% off guitar gear from now until April 30, and these are the 10 deals I recommend

Guitars
Fender Player II Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Moonlight Drive
Guitar Center continues its big-brand collaborative hot streak and takes Fender on a Moonlight Drive with a trio of limited-edition Player II models

By Phil Weller Published

Tonal and comfort upgrades have been included as part of the glow-up – which introduces a striking new colorway

Electric Guitars
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