CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 2,979	$ 3,030
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	194,763	173,077
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	171,259	194,015
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,742,000	9,750,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,742,000	9,750,000
GUITAR CENTER, INC
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	2,979	3,030
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	194,763	173,077
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$ 171,259	$ 194,015
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100