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GUITAR CENTER OPENS NEW STORE IN MESQUITE, TX
— 246th Guitar Center location features on-site lessons and repair services, along with
GC’s vast inventory selection —
Westlake Village, CA (May 7, 2013) – On the evening of Thursday, May 2, 2013, Guitar Center held the grand opening of its new location in Mesquite, Texas, located at 2021 N. Town East Blvd. Suite 400, Mesquite, TX 75150. The Mesquite store (Guitar Center’s 246th retail location) is part of a new wave of Guitar Center retail stores that feature lesson spaces, which allows the brand to offer additional music lessons, special programs and expanded opportunities for local musicians.
Mesquite Store Manager Justin Alverson stated, “I’m so proud and excited to continue on this path of helping people make music with Guitar Center in Mesquite. As musicians ourselves, myself and the Mesquite staff are truly looking forward to expanding and inspiring the local music community here.” A lifelong musician and Texan, Alverson has been with Guitar Center since 2005 and currently plays in the local band Circus Bear Trickery. Alverson is also Guitar Center expert-certified in Pro Audio recording, Keyboards, Accessories, Drums and Guitars.
Guitar Center Mesquite Assistant Manager Kallie Key added, “It has been an incredible experience opening the new Mesquite store. At Guitar Center my passion for music is shared amongst our staff and our customers, and it’s a great feeling to be able to help seasoned artists, as well as providing extensive product knowledge and guidance for those just starting out.”Guitar Center Mesquite: What Musicians Will Find In-Store
- Guitar Center Studios – Deeply vested in expanding and enhancing the Mesquite music scene, Guitar Center Mesquite also brings Guitar Center Studios to the new location. The fully-equipped, in-house lesson space is giving Mesquite residents of all ages and skill levels access to affordable music lessons. Sourcing locally trained store employees as certified instructors, courses will be offered on guitar, bass, keys and drums, as well as vocals and recording techniques using Pro Tools and Logic Pro and GarageBand.
- Vast Product Selection and Low Prices – Guitar Center Mesquite brings an unprecedented selection of products to Mesquite, all backed by Guitar Center’s guarantee and available at attractive prices. The store features the latest in guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments and keyboards, as well as live sound, DJ, lighting and recording equipment.
- Guitar Center Garage – Guitar Center Mesquite includes GC Garage, the store’s on-site guitar repair service, offering a host of services, including electronics repair, hardware customization, fretwork, structural repairs, cosmetic enhancements, setup and maintenances.
Guitar Center Mesquite: Additional In-Store Programs and Opportunities Include:
- Guitar Center’s “Endless Aisle” – Mesquite customers can now shop from Guitar Center’s new multi-channel “endless aisle,” which extends the in-store inventory to over $400 million in new and used products from across the nation. Shoppers will be able to purchase in-store, online and via phone, with the option to have products shipped to their home or to the store for convenient pick up.
- At: Guitar Center Programs – Throughout the calendar year, Guitar Center Mesquite will host an array of free events, such as artist workshops, lessons, product launches and performances, as a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to educating and assisting unsigned artists. These programs aim to provide musicians with the opportunities and exposure essential to achieving their music goals.
- Recording Made Easy – Available at all Guitar Center locations, the Recording Made Easy program is a four-week, user-friendly series of weekly classes occurring Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
In addition to special programs at the new Mesquite store, Guitar Center offers year-round programs designed to spearhead creativity and highlight promising undiscovered talent. Mesquite residents will now be able to participate in these ongoing events from their hometown. Programs have included Your Next Record, Guitar Center On-Stage, Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter, Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues and Guitar Center’s Drum-Off.
Guitar Center Mesquite Store and Studio Hours
Mon-Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Fri-Sat: 10 AM-8 PM
Sun: 12 PM-6 PM
Photo File 1: GC_Mesquite_Photo1_Employees.JPG
Photo Caption 1: The employee team of Guitar Center’s new store in Mesquite, Texas.Photo File 2: GC_Mesquite_Photo2_Storefront.JPG
Photo Caption 2: The storefront of Guitar Center’s new store in Mesquite, Texas.
About Guitar Center
Guitar Center is the world’s largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ and lighting equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates 246 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the company's Website at www.guitarcenter.com.
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