GTRC Guitar Center (MM)

Guitar Center, Inc. (Nasdaq NMS: GTRC), will release third quarter 2005 earnings results on October 25, 2005 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 October 26th at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call may be accessed by dialing 800-627-7250 (Domestic), or 706-645-9246 (International). A replay will be available through Wednesday, November 2, 2005 by dialing 800-642-1687 (Domestic) or 706-645-9291 (International). The required pass code for the replay is 1185904. 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 nation's leading retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards, live-sound/DJ and recording equipment. We presently operate 156 Guitar Center stores, with 123 stores in 50 major markets and 33 stores in secondary markets across the U.S. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates 77 retail locations specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving thousands of teachers, band directors, college professors and students. Guitar Center is also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the U.S. through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's web site at www.guitarcenter.com.