“We read all the complaints. We’re far from perfect, but we’re moving very quickly to get a lot better”: Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is on a mission to win back guitar players’ trust
Matt Owen
created: Aug. 4, 2025, 3:09 p.m. | updated: Aug. 9, 2025, 6:34 a.m.
Guitar Center isn’t just at war with, say, Amazon – it’s also recovering from something of an identity crisis.
How Guitar Center Will Win Back Guitar Players' Trust | CEO Gabe Dalporto Interview - YouTube Watch OnI hear you’re a guitar player, and you’ve been playing for a long time.
“In 2018 I met the owners of Guitar Center and they asked me to join the board to represent digital [at the company].
[Since this interview was conducted, Guitar Center has launched Rig Advisor, the guitar world’s first-ever AI shopping assistant.
And if you haven't been into a Guitar Center lately, I’d say, go into a Guitar Center and if you're still not happy, reach out to us and let us know.
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