Guitar Center, Inc. to Hold First Quarter 2007 Earnings Call on May 7, 2007

  
    
  
  
    
      Guitar Center, Inc. (Nasdaq NMS: GTRC) will release first quarter 2007 
      earnings results on May 7, 2007 after the close of the day’s 
      trading. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast, both 
      open to the general public, on May 7th at 2:00 
      p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
    
    
      The conference call may be accessed by dialing 888-791-6347 (Domestic), 
      or 706-645-9246 (International). A replay will be available through 
      Monday, May 14, 2007 by dialing 800-642-1687 (Domestic) or 706-645-9291 
      (International). The required pass code for the replay is 6795157. It 
      usually takes one hour following the conference call to set up the 
      recording.
    
    
      The live conference call and replay can be accessed via audio webcast at 
      the investor relations section of the Company’s 
      website, located at www.guitarcenter.com 
      or www.earnings.com. An archive 
      will be available for twelve months following the conclusion of the 
      conference call.
    
    
      About Guitar Center
    
    
      Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, 
      amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and 
      recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates more 
      than 210 Guitar Center stores across the United States. In addition, our 
      Music & Arts division operates more than 95 stores specializing in band 
      instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, 
      college professors and students. 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 website, www.musiciansfriend.com. 
      More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company’s 
      web site at www.guitarcenter.com.