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Guitar Center, Inc.
Formerly
The Organ Center (1959–1964) The Vox Center
Company type
Private
Industry
Musical instruments
Founded
1959; 65 years ago (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
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.[1]
The company oversees subsidiaries which include Musician's Friend, AVDG, Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind, and Giardinelli.
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$2.14 billion