Guitar Center in trouble again. According to a recent New York Times article, the US mega instrument retailer missed an interest payment earlier this month, and may have to file for bankruptcy.
As lockdown hit, the future of the guitar industry looked bleak. But now it appears that manufacturers are struggling to meet demand. Has Covid turned around the fate of the electric guitar?
It seems that Guitar Center is an "essential" business after all! After persuading city officials, Guitar Center's Kansas City warehouse gets the green light to resume operations.
The music instrument retailer shuts its Kansas warehouse down after city officials decide that the company does not qualify as an "essential" business.
Fender is about to release the Squier FSR Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar in two new limited edition finishes, Shell Pink and Daphne Blue, along with some (as yet elusive) '70s Mustang models.
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Fender's Custom Shop has built a copy of one of Mr Clapton's most famous guitars: the Eric Clapton Crossroads Blind Faith Telecaster! Proceeds from the sale are to go to Mr Clapton's charity.
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Chappers has just announced his latest iteration of the ML3, but the only problem is that it is an American only exclusive model, so you'll need to get one from Guitar Centre in the US!
The new Hollywood Skyline Les Paul Custom was hand painted by Gibson Custom Shop artist Darron Dubose. It celebrates the iconic skyline and their re-opening. Warning: Sunglasses required.
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It looks like everywhere you look on social media there are more and more new Fender Player Series models popping up by the hour, with new Telecasters, Stratocasters and Jazz Bass lined up for release soon.
