CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 3,148	$ 2,849
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	280,556	250,835
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	211,384	200,040
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	9,740,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,740,000	9,740,000
GUITAR CENTER, INC.
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	3,148	2,849
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization (in dollars)	280,556	250,835
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$ 211,384	$ 200,040
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