The Guitar Center was started in 1959 by Wayne Mitchell in Hollywood, California. By 1961, the name of the company was changed to The Organ Center. In 2005, G.C.'s acquisition of Music & Arts Center brought 62 new stores throughout the US. At the present time, Guitar Center operates 214 locations. In addition, company’s Music & Arts division operates 91 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. The Guitar Center is also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through its wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc. The stores feature the following brands Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Epiphone, Roland, Shure, Line 6, etc. The corporate office of the company is based at
5795 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362. Please try to contact Guitar Center Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.