Guitar Center
Guitar Center is an American musical instrument retailer chain based in Westlake Village, California. It is the largest company of its kind in the United States, with 304 locations.
| Formerly | The Organ Center (1959–1964) The Vox Center |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Musical instruments |
| Founded | 1959 (as The Organ Center) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Wayne Mitchell |
| Headquarters | Westlake Village, California, U.S. |
Key people | Gabriel Dalporto CEO |
| Products | Musical instruments, recording equipment and accessories |
| Revenue | $2.14 billion |
| Owner | Ares Management |
Number of employees | 10,000 |
| Website | Guitarcenter.com |
The company oversees subsidiaries which include Musician's Friend, AVDG, Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind, and Giardinelli.
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