GTRC Guitar Center (MM)

Guitar Center, Inc. (Nasdaq:GTRC), will release fourth quarter 2005 earnings results on February 15, 2006 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 February 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.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, February 22, 2006 by dialing 800-642-1687 (Domestic) or 706-645-9291 (International). The required pass code for the replay is 5053671. 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 and pro-audio and recording equipment. We presently operate 165 Guitar Center stores, with 127 stores in 50 major markets and 38 stores in secondary markets across the U.S. In addition, the Music & Arts division operates 81 stores 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.