Guitar Center Bakersfield is Kern County's music headquarters, connecting the city's rich tradition with modern gear and expert support. Located on Ming Avenue, we serve musicians from Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi with guitars, drums, keyboards, DJ gear, and studio essentials from Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Yamaha, Roland, Shure, and more. Explore boutique instruments in our Platinum Room or partner with GC Pro for custom studio and venue solutions. We also provide private lessons, flexible rentals, and certified repairs. From the legendary Bakersfield Sound to today's fresh tracks, our team helps Central Valley musicians play, record, and perform.