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Guitar Center Overview

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Was Guitar Center formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Guitar Center was formerly owned by 5 private investors.

Where is Guitar Center headquartered?

Guitar Center is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.

How many employees does Guitar Center have?

Guitar Center has 7,350 employees.

What sector is Guitar Center in?

Guitar Center is a retail company.

When was Guitar Center founded?

Guitar Center was founded in 1959.

Guitar Center

Guitar Center, Inc.

5795 Lindero Canyon Road,
Westlake Village, California 91362
United States,
(818) 735-8800
www.guitarcenter.com

Guitar Center is a retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Guitar Center was formed in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

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Buy (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
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Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Employees

7,350

Established

1959


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