Guitar Center050

There comes a time in many parents' lives when the object of their devotion discovers the need to make noise - lots of noise - and call it a band.

Guitar Center is a parent's best defense when that day arrives. A vast selection of keyboards, MIDI peripherals, music software, pro audio, recording equipment, dance music gear, drums, percussion, amplifiers, basses, acoustic guitars, accessories, and vintage instruments are available.

But you won't feel overwhelmed! Someone who knows even more than your young musician will walk you both through exactly what you need (and hopefully steer your child away from amps that "go to 11").

Guitar Center stores feature high ceilings and lots of open floor space to support massive displays of products. They also have private acoustic rooms that allow potential buyers to hear what a guitar really sounds like, away from the consumer din.

And finally, Guitar Center actually has a guarantee of total satisfaction. No questions, no hassles, just a refund.