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Guitar Center

www.guitarcenter.com

 
Guitar Center is the world`s largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 260 stores across the U.S. 2014 marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Brand as we continue to help people make music from coast to coast. In addition, the Music and Arts division operates more than 120 stores specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. With an unrivaled in-store experience and passionate commitment to making gear easy-to-buy, Guitar Center is all about enabling ...
  • Number of Employees: 1K-5K
  • Annual Revenue: > $1 Billion

Executives

Name Title Contact Details
Bruce Frank
VP, Business Transformation Profile
Adolfo Rodriguez
Executive VP, Chief Technology and Information Officer Profile
Bob Buckborough
SVP, Digital Profile

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