CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 2,849	$ 2,979
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	250,835	194,763
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	200,040	171,259
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	9,740,000	9,742,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,740,000	9,742,000
GUITAR CENTER, INC.
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	2,849	2,979
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	250,835	194,763
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$ 200,040	$ 171,259
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