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# Musical Instrument Industry joins to help LA Fire Victims
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/gibson-and-guitar-center-will-support-la-fire-victims/
- Published: 2025-01-21T15:22:06.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-22T15:07:40.000Z
- Description: 20 gear and musical instrument manufacturers, Gibson and Guitar Center will support LA fire victims in the music community with a new joint initiative.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Live & Ticketing, Music Business, DIY musicians, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15

20 gear and musical instrument manufacturers, Gibson and Guitar Center will support LA fire victims in the music community with a new joint initiative.

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#### Gibson and Guitar Center will support LA fire victims

[Gibson Gives](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4343696-1&h=1526756829&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gibsongives.org%2F&a=Gibson+Gives&ref=hypebot.com) and [The Guitar Center Music Foundation](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4343696-1&h=2666053648&u=https%3A%2F%2Fguitarcenterfoundation.org%2F&a=The+Guitar+Center+Music+Foundation&ref=hypebot.com) to provide will provide immediate funds and support for musicians and humanitarian aid organizations across Los Angeles.

**AKG, AlphaTheta/Pioneer, Audio-Technica, DW, Eastman, ESP Guitars, Hoshino (Ibanez Guitars/TAMA Drums), JBL Professional, C. F. Martin & Co., Pearl Drums, Remo Inc., Roland, Saga, Schecter Guitar Research, Shure, Sony Music, Universal Audio, Vater Percussion, Yamaha, Avedis Zildjian Co,** and are among the leading manufacturers offer support and donations to LA musicians

“This collective effort is not just about replacing instruments; it’s about restoring the power of music in people’s lives—a vital source of healing, renewal, and strength…” said **Myka Miller,** Executive Director of The Guitar Center Music Foundation.

#### **NAMM**

**NAMM**, who also helped coordinate the effort is providing two dedicated L.A. Wildfire Relief Centers during the upcoming NAMM Show, held at the Anaheim Convention Center (January 23-25).

These relief centers also inform attendees on how they can support the coordinated efforts of this initiative. They will be in Hall C and in ACC North Level 2\. For those who donate $35 or more onsite to the GCMF at the Anaheim Convention Center, they will receive their choice of a special edition GCMF branded t-shirt, tote bag, or hat.

#### How To Apply

Los Angeles musicians who lost their instruments and gear can reach out and apply [HERE](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4343696-1&h=734245693&u=https%3A%2F%2Fguitarcenterfoundation.org%2Ffires%2F%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOorwYJWRFZDPxvEehh1I%5F5ncFbCBhEgLJ7Ys%5FwAE0p8IRukoB%5F0f&a=HERE&ref=hypebot.com) now through February 28, 2025\. Proof of loss or address may be required.

***Bruce Houghton*** *is the Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/), a Senior Advisor at [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com), a [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com) professor and founder of the Skyline Artists Agency*.