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We love drums. For over 28 years now, we’ve been celebrating drums, encouraging people to play more, and recognizing those with standout talent. Guitar Center Drum-Off is your opportunity to get better at your craft, get rewarded for your skills, share your talent and connect with more people.

Sound like something you’re interested in? Here’s what you need to know to get started…

There are 267 Guitar Center stores hosting Drum-Off competitions this year. View participating stores. Sign-ups for Drum-Off start August 1st and run until each of the 24 contestant spots per store are filled. There are 12 spots per preliminary round, with 2 preliminary rounds total. You must be 16 years or older and a lawful, permanent resident of any of the 48 contiguous United States to compete in this year’s competition.

Go to a participating Guitar Center store to sign up for one of the two preliminary competitions. There will be no phone or Internet sign-ups available. You can only compete in one preliminary competition.

Each contestant will perform on a five-piece drum kit complete with hardware, cymbals, cowbell, a tambourine and a blast block. The brand and models of the gear vary by Drum-Off region. See stores for details.The only personal pieces of gear you may use are drumsticks, bass pedal, drum throne and snare drum. You are allowed to reconfigure your kit but you cannot add anything to the set-up.

The Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger and Octapad SPD-30 will NOT be a part of the competition kit this year.

A random drawing determining the order in which contestants compete will be held 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. If you are not present at the random drawing, you will be disqualified. Do not be late. Early arrival is strongly encouraged. Confirm all details with your local Guitar Center representative.

Each contestant will have five minutes to set up and three minutes to perform. If you advance to the semifinals and grand finals competition, you’ll have five minutes to perform.

When

COMPETITION DATES:

STORE PRELIMS

Tuesday, September 13, 2016Tuesday, September 20, 2016

STORE FINALS:
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

QUARTER FINALS:
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

SEMIFINALS:
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

GRAND FINAL:
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Location Choose your region
WestNorth CentralSouth CentralNortheastSoutheast
Preliminary Store Rounds – 9/13, 9/20 Store Finals – 9/27 Quarterfinals – 10/25 Semifinals – 11/15
109 Block At Orange119 Brea126 Cerritos114 Fountain Valley112 La Mesa122 Lake Forest127 Murrieta111 San Marcos130 San Ysidro118 South Bay
110 Hollywood120 Northridge123 Oxnard108 Palm Desert125 Pasadena116 Sherman Oaks129 Stevenson Ranch128 West L.a101 Westlake Vlg199 Woodland Hills
124 Bakersfield115 Covina134 Moreno Valley113 Palmdale121 Rancho Cucamonga117 San Bernardino132 Summerlin223 Visalia
218 Chico225 Concord224 Emeryville227 Fresno221 Gilroy228 Modesto133 Reno229 Roseville226 Sacramento220 San Francisco219 San Mateo
237 Bellingham Wa232 Lynnwood238 Redmond231 Seattle233 Southcenter236 Spokane235 Tacoma
244 Beaverton251 Boise243 Clackamas241 Eugene242 Medford246 North Portland245 Salem-keizer
332 Arlington Heights350 Brookfield334 Central Chicago363 Country Club Hills337 Highland Park365 Joliet351 Middleton360 Peoria330 South Chicago
323 Allen Park335 Canton331 Detroit322 Flint338 Grand Rapids321 Kalamazoo324 Lansing320 Saginaw333 Southfield
362 Algonquin342 Bridgeton341 Crestwood366 Fairview Heights361 Naperville364 Rockford344 South Springfield336 Villa Park
352 Appleton312 Cedar Rapids311 Davenport310 Des Moines392 Edina393 Maple Grove394 Oakdale370 Sioux Falls339 Twin Cities
343 Independence480 Lincoln742 N. Fayetteville345 North Kansas City451 Oklahoma City481 Omaha471 Overland Park450 Tulsa470 Wichita
367 Champaign625 Evansville632 Florence623 Fort Wayne626 Greenwood622 Hobart621 Indianapolis631 Lexington633 Louisville620 South Bend624 Terre Haute
153 Tucson151 Tempe154 Scottsdale152 Phoenix156 Mesa157 Marana461 El Paso155 Avondale410 Albuquerque
431 Salt Lake432 Riverdale425 Pueblo433 Orem426 Ft Collins423 Englewood421 Denver424 Colorado Spring422 Arvada
453 Tyler447 Plano469 Mesquite Tx741 Little Rock463 Lewisville449 Fort Worth452 Denton Tx440 Dallas444 Central Dallas441 Arlington
497 Waco Tx460 South Austin492 Round Rock462 Lubbock491 Killeen495 College Station446 Austin
464 San Antonio465 Mcallen466 Laredo448 Corpus Christi467 Brownsville490 Amarillo
493 Sugar Land712 Shreveport494 Pasadena Tx711 New Orleans713 Lafayette La496 Katy445 Clearlake498 Central Houston468 Beaumont710 Baton Rouge
722 Memphis723 Chattanooga724 Cool Springs751 Birmingham753 Huntsville790 Jackson721 Knoxville752 Montgomery720 Nashville
739 Asheville738 Fayetteville Nc734 Greensboro731 Matthews737 North Charlotte732 Raleigh
766 Alpharetta735 Charleston740 Columbia764 Fayetteville736 Greenville763 Gwinnett762 Marietta743 Spartanburg765 Macon767 Athens
781 Clearwater783 Coconut Creek776 Ft. Myers770 Hallandale785 Port St. Lucie Fl782 Sarasota771 South Miami775 Tampa772 West Palm Beach
779 Jacksonville774 Lakeland750 Mobile784 Ocala787 Orange Park Fl777 Orlando780 Tallahassee773 Winter Park786 Gainesville
841 Seven Corners844 Fredericksburg830 Glen Burnie846 Midlothian845 Richmond832 Rockville831 Towson843 Virginia Beach

521 Manchester522 Orange523 New London524 Danbury525 Southington Ct531 Warwick817 Albany819 Syracuse554 Millbury
510 Nashua540 Portland550 Boston551 Danvers

553 North Attleboro554 Millbury555 Braintree511 Portsmouth
617 Youngstown862 Cheektowaga Ny613 Cincinnati614 Columbus618 Dayton616 Akron612 Mayfield853 Monroeville611 N. Olmsted855 Pittsburgh615 Toledo815 Buffalo
818 Brooklyn811 Carle Place814 Commack809 Times Square810 Union Square861 Yonkers @ Ridge Hill812 Queens863 Selden
826 Atlantic City825 Cherry Hill822 E Brunswick829 Ocean823 Paramus827 N.paramus816 Rochester828 Somerville Circle821 Springfield824 Totowa
854 Harrisburg860 Johnson City858 Lancaster851 Oxford Valley857 Scranton852 Plymouth Meeting856 Allentown838 Wilmington
FAQ
GeneralWhat is Guitar Center Drum-Off?Guitar Center’s Drum-Off is our annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Now in its 28th year, the Drum-Off competition was developed to inspire and support drummers in the pursuit of their musical aspirations. Drum-Off is committed to recognizing talent, providing tools for growth, and celebrating drums.How do I sign up?In order to compete, you must sign up at a Guitar Center store. You cannot sign up online or over the phone. Tell a sales associate that you’d like to compete in Drum-Off. You will have the option of signing up for one of two store preliminary competitions.How long do I have to sign up?Sign-ups start August 1st and run until the twelve contestant spots and two alternate spots for each of the two prelims are filled at each store. Even if the first prelim has already occurred, check with your store to see if they have openings for the second preliminary competition. Openings fill up quickly so don’t wait.

EligibilityWhat are the eligibility requirements?You must be 16 years of age or older to compete and must be a legal resident of any of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia. A legal guardian must accompany contestants who are 16 or 17 during the competitions to sign Official Rule agreement. This contest is for qualified amateurs. A “qualified amateur” is defined as one who does not earn more than $20,000 adjusted gross income per year as a professional musician, based on the previous tax year. If you make it to the semifinals, you will be required to submit your W2 tax form as proof of your eligibility.Former employees of Guitar Center can compete as long as their last day of employment was prior to January 1, 2015. By competing in Guitar Center’s Drum-Off and signing the official rules, you are stating that you meet all of our eligibly requirements. If at any time it is determined that you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, you will be disqualified.

PrizesWhat do I win?

The Grand Prize is $25,000 cash plus:

High-end drum kit by DW, Tama, Pearl, Gretsch or YamahaComplete set of Sabian, Meinl or Zildjian cymbalsDrum, stick, cymbal and drumhead endorsement dealsVIP Experience at NAMM 2017Feature in Modern Drummer MagazineA Roland electronic drum kit and SPD-SX

Prizes for the semifinal, quarterfinal, store final and preliminary competitions vary by region. View complete prize list.

CompetitionHow does the competition work?Store preliminaries and store finals take place in 267 Guitar Center stores. View participating stores. The competition is broken down into 2 preliminary competitions and 1 store final per store; 30 quarterfinals; 5 semifinals and 1 grand final. All stages of the competition take place at a Guitar Center store with the exception of the grand final, which takes place in Los Angeles at The NOVO on January 14, 2017.You will sign up to compete in one of the two preliminary competitions. There are twelve slots in each prelim per store. You can only compete in one preliminary competition. Do not try to compete in a prelim at a different store if you don’t advance. If you do this, you will be disqualified.The top three contestants from each of the two store preliminaries (those with the highest and second highest scores) will advance to the store final, for a total of six competitors at each of the store finals. There will be only one winner at the store final. This store winner will advance to compete in one of 30 quarterfinals. From there, the 30 quarterfinal winners will compete in one of five semifinal competitions. The five semifinal winners will compete at the grand final.When do I need to be present to compete?Check with the store where you signed up to confirm what time the competition starts. Each competitor must arrive and be checked-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. We highly suggest arriving early to ensure you aren’t late. If you are not present at the random drawing that’s done to determine the order in which you compete, you will be disqualified. We don’t want to have to disqualify someone for being late but we need to be fair to everyone who arrives on time.How much time do I have for my performance?You get five minutes to set up and three minutes to play. In the event of a tie, you will be required to play an additional two minutes, so be sure to have some extra tricks up your sleeve.
If you make it to the semifinals or grand finals, you will have five minutes to play.What will the store provide for me to use?The store will have a five-piece drum kit complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, blast block, a drum throne set up for your performance. The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. See stores for details.
The Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger and Octapad SPD-30 will NOT be a part of the competition kit this year.
In your five-minute set-up time, you will be allowed to remove or reconfigure any of the above. However, you will not be allowed to add anything to the competition kit set-up other than the personal pieces of gear listed below.Can I bring any of my own gear?You are allowed to use your own snare drum, drum sticks, bass pedal and drum throne. These are the only personal pieces of gear you may use during your performance. Do not attempt to bring anything other than what is listed above.What are the judges looking for?Your performance will be judged on skills technique, groove, originality, stage presence and overall performance. Very important, we are not just looking for who can play the fastest and fill every second with non-stop chops and tricks. Make sure to show some musicality. There should be a flow and feel to your performance.

If you have additional questions, read the Official Rules or email us for more information.


Prizes PRIZES FOR QUARTERFINALS, SEMIFINALS AND FINALS
Finals Grand PrizeWest RegionNorth Central RegionSouth Central RegionNorth east RegionSouth east Region
Finals Grand Prize$25,000 CashRoland Electronic Drum Kit and the SPD-SXGoPro Music Bundle Deluxe PackHigh-End Drum Kit by DW, Tama, Pearl, Gretsch or Yamaha (Winner’s Choice)Full set up of drum sticks, cymbals, and drumheads (Winner’s Choice)Cymbals, Sticks, Drumhead, and Drum Kit Endorsement Deals (Winner’s Choice, *Subject to vendor’s terms)$500 Guitar Center Gift CardVIP Experience at NAMM 2017Appearance + Performance on Drum ChannelGuitar Center Clinic at Winner’s Local GCWrite Up in Modern Drummer Magazine WEST REGIONSTORE FINALS PRIZERemo Accessory Pack (Powerstroke 77 Coated 14” Snare Batter Head and Ambassador 14” Hazy Snare Head)Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Tips 2-Pack)Tama Drum Throne and Tama T-ShirtZildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded A Flash Splash and T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads (10”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 16”), Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head6 Pairs of Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Stick Caddy, and Vic Firth Essentials Stick BagTama Snare Drum and Single Bass Drum PedalZildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash and Zildjian 18” S Family Trash CrashLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Emperor Clear Heads (10”, 12”, 14”, 16”), Set of Batter Ambassador Clear Heads (10”, 12”, 14”, 16”), Ambassador Hazy 14” Snare, Head, Batter Vintage Emperor Coated 14” Head, Powerstroke Pro 22” Clear Bass Head, and Remo Mondo Designer Series Key-Tuned Djembe 12”x 24”2 Bricks of Winner’s Vic Firth Signature Drum SticksTama Superstar Classic Custom 6-Piece Shell Pack Hardware PackComplete set of Zildjian Cymbals (winner’s choice)LP CajonRoland SPD-30 Octapad$500 Guitar Center Gift Card1-Year Modern Drummer SubscriptionGoPro Music Bundle NORTH CENTRAL REGIONSTORE FINALS PRIZEEvans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare Head)6 pairs of Promark 747 Hickory SticksPearl D790 Drum ThroneSabian 10” Drum-Off Branded Splash and T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZEEvans EC2 Tom Pack (10”, 12”, 16”), Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-ShirtPromark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare WiresPearl Sensitone Beaded Steel Sn3are Drum 14” x 5” and Pearl Eliminator Redline Chain Drive Single Bass Drum PedalSabain 10” AA Brilliant Splash, 18” Brilliant China, and Cymbal BagLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZEComplete set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Speed Practice PadPromark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover HoodiePearl 6-Piece Decade Maple Kit and Pearl 930 Hardware PackComplete set of Sabian CymbalsRoland SPD-30 OctapadLP Cajon$500 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music Bundle1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
(stores w/ Quarter Finals at 152 Phoenix, AZ, 423 Englewood, CO, and 498 Central Houston, TX GC locations) *refer to the competition location breakdownSTORE FINALS PRIZEEvans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare Head)6 pairs of Promark 747 Hickory SticksGibraltar Drum Throne and Gretsch Practice Pad (Formerly included a Gretsch Drums T-Shirt, now upgraded to a Gretsch Practice Pad)Zildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded A Flash Splash and T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZEEvans EC2 Tom Pack (10”, 12”, 16”), Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-ShirtPromark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare WiresGibraltar Bass Drum Pedal and Gretsch Snare DrumZildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash and Zildjian 18” S Family Trash CrashLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZEComplete set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Practice PadPromark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover HoodieGretsch 5-Piece Marquee Kit with Gibraltar HardwareComplete Set of Zildjian Cymbals (Winner’s Choice)Roland SPD-30 OctapadLP Cajon$500 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music Bundle1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
(stores w/ Quarter Finals at 444 Central Dallas, TX, 464 San Antonio, TX, and 446 Austin, TX GC locations) *refer to the competition location breakdownSTORE FINALS PRIZERemo Accessory Pack (Powerstroke 77 Coated 14” Snare Batter Head and Ambassador 14” Hazy Snare Head)Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips 2-Pack)Gibraltar Drum Throne and Gretsch Practice Pad (Formerly included a Gretsch Drums T-Shirt, now upgraded to a Gretsch Practice Pad)Zildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded S Splash and Zildjian T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads (10”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 16”), Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head6 Pairs of Vic Firth American Classic 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Stick Caddy, and Vic Firth Essentials Stick BagGibraltar Bass Drum Pedal and Gretsch Snare DrumZildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash and Zildjian 18” S Family Trash CrashLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Emperor Clear Heads (10”, 12”, 14”, 16”), Set of Batter Ambassador Clear Heads (10”, 12”, 14”, 16”), Ambassador Hazy 14” Snare, Head, Batter Vintage Emperor Coated 14” Head, Powerstroke Pro 22” Clear Bass Head, and Remo Mondo Designer Series Key-Tuned Djembe 12”x 24”2 Bricks of Winner’s Vic Firth Signature SticksGretsch 5-Piece Marquee Kit with Gibraltar HardwareComplete Set of Zildjian Cymbals (Winner’s Choice)LP CajonRoland SPD-30 Octapad$500 Guitar Center Gift Card1-Year Modern Drummer SubscriptionGoPro Music Bundle NORTHEAST REGIONSTORE FINALS PRIZERemo Accessory Pack (Powerstroke 77 Coated 14” Snare Batter Head and Ambassador 14” Hazy Snare Head)Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Tips 2-Pack)PDP Single Pedal and DW T-ShirtSabian 10” Drum-Off Branded A-Custom Splash and Sabian T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads (10”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 16”), Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head6 Pairs of Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Stick Caddy, and Vic Firth Essentials Stick BagPDP Snare Drum and PDP Single PedalSabian 10” AA Brilliant Splash, 18” Brilliant China, and Cymbal BagLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZESet of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads (10”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 16”), Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head6 Pairs of Vic Firth American Classic 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Stick Caddy, and Vic Firth Essentials Stick BagDW 5-Piece Design Kit and 3000 Series Hardware PackComplete Set of Sabian Cymbals (Winner’s Choice)Roland SPD-30 OctapadLP Cajon$500 Guitar Center Gift Card1-Year Modern Drummer SubscriptionGoPro Music Bundle SOUTHEAST REGIONSTORE FINALS PRIZEEvans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare Head)6 Pairs of Promark 747 Hickory SticksYamaha DS-840 Heavyweight Drum ThroneMeinl 10” Drum-Off Branded Splash and T-ShirtLP Cyclops Tambourine (Formerly was LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit; now upgraded to the LP Cyclops Tambourine this does not include a cowbell)Roland T-Shirt$25 Guitar Center Gift CardQUARTER FINALS PRIZEEvans EC2 Tom Pack (10”, 12”, 16”), Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-ShirtPromark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare WiresYamaha Metal Snare Drum and Yamaha Bass Drum Pedal with Chain DriveMeinl Classics Custom 18” Dark Crash, Meinl Classics Custom 20” Dark Ride, and Meinl 22” Gig Cymbal BagLP Timbale Set$100 Guitar Center Gift CardGoPro Music EditionSEMIFINALS PRIZEComplete set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Practice PadPromark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover HoodieYamaha Stage Custom Birch 6-Piece Kit with 700 Series Hardware PackComplete set of Meinl Cymbals with Bag (Winner’s Choice)Roland SPD-30 OctapadLP Cajon$500 Guitar Center Gift Card1-Year Modern Drummer SubscriptionGoPro Music Bundle

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Official Rules Guitar center's Drum-off 2016
How to Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To compete in Guitar Centers Drum Off® 2016 contest (the Contest), sign up at any Guitar Center store following the procedure described in Paragraph 3(i). You may participate in only ONE Preliminary In‑Store Competition. You must be sixteen (16) years of age or older to compete.Judging Criteria: All contestants will be judged by a panel of independent judges who have significant experience in performing drum percussion, teaching drum percussion, drumming/percussion skills and/or substantial knowledge of and/or experience in the music industry. Judging will be based on the judges personal interpretation of the following criteria: (1) overall performance; (2) originality; (3) technique; (4) stage presence; and (5) groove. For each round of the Contest, each judge will assign each contestant a score between 1 and 10 in each category and a total score of between 5 and 50. Each judges total score for each contestant will be the raw scores (the “Raw Scores”). For every round of the Contest except for the National Competition, the Raw Scores for each judge will be weighted, whereby the contestant with the highest Raw Score (for each judge) is given a score of 10, the second highest Raw Score is given an 8, the third highest is given a 6, the fourth highest is given a 4 and all remaining contestants are given a 2 (the “Weighted Scores”). The Weighted Scores for each contestant will be added, resulting in the total final scores (the “Final Scores”); and for the National Competition, the Raw Scores for each contestant will be added, resulting in the total final scores (each respectively, the “Final Scores”). The Final Scores will be used to determine the winners for that particular round. By participating in the Contest, all contestants agree that the decision of the judges is binding and final.The Process: This Contest will take place in four phases: (i) two Preliminary Competitions and one Final In-Store Competition, to be held at 267 participating Guitar Center locations (see guitarcenter.com/drumoff for list of participating locations); (ii) thirty Quarterfinals Competitions; (iii) five Semifinals Competitions; and (iv) the National Competition.

(i) Preliminary And Final In-Store Competitions: The Preliminary Competitions will take place at all participating Guitar Center stores. See www.guitarcenter.com/drumoff for a list of participating store locations and for the dates and locations of the phases of the Contest. Contestants must register (Registration) at any participating Guitar Center by the date of the Preliminary In-Store Competition in which they wish to compete and must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Paragraph 4 below. Each store will designate the first fourteen (14) individuals to Register at that store as the twelve (12) contestants and two (2) alternates to compete in each Preliminary In-Store Competition on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date and time of each Registration. Registration will begin on August 1, 2016. Preliminary In-Store Competitions will be held on September 13, 2016, and September 20, 2016.. The contestant with the highest score (as described below) from each Preliminary In-Store Competition (the “Preliminary Store Winner”), and the two contestants with the second-highest and third-highest scores from each Preliminary In-Store Competition (the “Preliminary Store Runner‑Ups”) will advance to the Final In-Store Competition, which will be held on September 27, 2016. If either the Preliminary Store Winner or the Preliminary Store Runner‑Ups decline to compete in the Final In-Store Competition, then the contestant who received the next-highest Final Score will be invited to compete in the Final In-Store Competition. If necessary, that procedure will be repeated until three contestants from each Preliminary In-Store Competition have agreed to compete in the Final In-Store Competition. The order in which contestants perform at each Preliminary and Final In-Store Competition will be determined by a random drawing held thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the competition (The “Random Drawing”). ALL CONTESTANTS MUST ARRIVE TO THE CORRECT GUITAR CENTER LOCATION AND BE PRESENT FOR THE RANDOM DRAWING TO BE ELIGIBLE. ALL CONTESTANTS AGREE THAT THE OFFICIAL TIME SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ONSITE GUITAR CENTER ACTING MANAGER AND SHALL BE BINDING. Any contestant who is not at the correct guitar center location and present for the random drawing will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in that competition. Each contestant will have three (3) minutes to perform. SNARE DRUM, DRUM STICKS, BASS PEDAL and DRUM THRONE are the only personal pieces of gear contestants may use during their performance. Contestants will compete on a 5-piece drum set complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, a pair of wood blocks, and a drum throne. Contestant may replace any of the following items with their own personal equipment (SNARE DRUM, BASS PEDALS AND/OR DRUM THRONE only). The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. Each contestant will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score AT THE FINAL IN‑STORE COMPETITION will be the Store Winner, provided THAT THAT contestant meets the eligibility requirements SET FORTH in Paragraph 4 and satisfies the conditions set forth in Paragraph 7. A tie for the highest Final Score will result in an additional round of competition (Tie Breaker), in which all tied contestants will have two (2) additional minutes to perform. The Tie Breaker will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score in any Tie Breaker will be the Store Winner, provided that THAT contestant meets the eligibility requirements set forth in Paragraph 4 and satisfies the conditions set forth in Paragraph 7.

(ii) Qualifying For The Quarterfinals Competitions: There will be thirty (30) Quarterfinals competitions. Each Store Winner will be invited to compete in the Quarterfinals Competition for the District in which the Final In‑Store Competition in which he/she participated took place. Store Winners who qualify to compete in the Quarterfinals Competition will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If a Store Winner declines the invitation to compete in the Quarterfinals Competition, then the contestant who received the next-highest Final Score in that Final In-Store Competition (Store Runner-Up) will be invited to compete in the Quarterfinals Competition and will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If Guitar Center so elects, in its sole discretion, that procedure will be repeated until a contestant from each Final In‑Store Competition has accepted the invitation to compete.

(iii) Quarterfinals Competitions: The order in which contestants perform at each Quarterfinals Competition will be determined by a random drawing held thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the competition (The “Random Drawing”). ALL CONTESTANTS MUST ARRIVE TO THE CORRECT GUITAR CENTER LOCATION AND BE PRESENT FOR THE RANDOM DRAWING TO BE ELIGIBLE. ALL CONTESTANTS AGREE THAT THE OFFICIAL TIME SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ONSITE GUITAR CENTER ACTING MANAGER AND SHALL BE BINDING. Any contestant who is not at the correct guitar center location and present for the random drawing will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in that competition. Each contestant will have three (3) minutes to perform. SNARE DRUM, DRUM STICKS, BASS PEDAL and DRUM THRONE are the only personal pieces of gear contestants may use during their performance. Contestants will compete on a 5-piece drum set complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, a pair of wood blocks, and a drum throne. Contestant may replace any of the following items with their own personal equipment (SNARE DRUM, BASS PEDALS AND/OR DRUM THRONE only). The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. Each contestant will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score will be the QUARTERfINALS Winner for that QUARTERfINALS Competition, provided That THAT contestant meets the eligibility requirements SET FORTH in Paragraph 4 and satisfies the conditions set forth in Paragraph 7. A tie for the highest Final Score will result in an additional round of competition (Tie Breaker), in which all competitors receiving that Final Score will have two (2) additional minutes to demonstrate their skills. The Tie Breaker will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score in any Tie Breaker will be the Quarterfinals Winner for that Quarterfinals Competition.

(iv) Qualifying For The Semifinals Competitions: All Quarterfinals Winners will be invited to compete in the Semi-Finals Competition that corresponds to that Quarterfinals Competition. There will be (5) five Semi-Finals Competitions. If any Quarterfinals Winner declines the invitation or otherwise does not appear at the Semi-Finals Competition, then that Quarterfinals Winner will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in the Semifinals Competition or to win any additional prizes. Quarterfinals Winners who qualify for a Semifinals Competition will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If a Quarterfinals Winner declines the invitation to compete in the Semifinals Competition, then the Store Winner for that Region who received the next-highest Final Score in that Quarterfinals Competition (District Runner‑Up) will be invited to compete in the Semifinals Competition and will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If Guitar Center so elects, in its sole discretion, that procedure will be repeated until a contestant from each Quarterfinals Competition has accepted the invitation to compete.

The Regions are defined as follows: West Region includes: California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington; North Central Region includes: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, plus portions of Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, and Ohio; South Central Region includes: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Louisiana, Colorado, plus a portion of Arkansas and Texas; Southeast Region includes: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee Northeast Region includes: Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, and a portion of Ohio.

(v) Semifinals Competitions: The order in which contestants perform at each Semifinals Competition will be determined by a random drawing held thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the competition (The “Random Drawing”). ALL CONTESTANTS MUST ARRIVE TO THE CORRECT GUITAR CENTER LOCATION AND BE PRESENT FOR THE RANDOM DRAWING TO BE ELIGIBLE. ALL CONTESTANTS AGREE THAT THE OFFICIAL TIME SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ONSITE GUITAR CENTER ACTING MANAGER AND SHALL BE BINDING. Any contestant who is not at the correct guitar center location and present for the random drawing will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in that competition. Each contestant will have five (5) MINUTES to perform. SNARE DRUM, DRUM STICKS, BASS PEDAL and DRUM THRONE are the only personal pieces of gear contestants may use during their performance. Contestants will compete on a 5-piece drum set complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, a pair of wood blocks, and a drum throne. Contestant may replace any of the following items with their own personal equipment (SNARE DRUM, BASS PEDALS AND/OR DRUM THRONE only). The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. Each contestant will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score will be the Regional Winner for that SEMI-FINALS Competition, provided that THE contestant meets the eligibility requirements SET FORTH in Paragraph 4 and satisfies the conditions set forth in Paragraph 7. A tie for the highest Final Score and/or Runner Up Score will result in an additional round of competition (Tie Breaker), in which all contestants receiving such Final or Runner up Score will have two (2) additional minutes to perform. The Tie Breaker will be judged as described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score in any Tie Breaker will be the Semi-Finals Winner for that Semi-Finals Competition and the contestant with the highest runner up score will be the Runner Up for that Semi-Finals Competition.

(vi) Qualifying For The National Competition: All Semifinals Winners will be invited to compete in the National Competition. There will be one (1) National Competition. If any Semifinals Winner declines the invitation or otherwise does not appear at the National Competition, then that Semifinals Winner will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in the National Competition or to win any additional prizes. Semifinals Winners who qualify for a National Competition will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If a Semifinals Winner declines the invitation to compete in the National Competition, then the Quarterfinals Winner for that Region who received the next-highest Final Score in that Semifinals Competition (Quarterfinals Runner‑Up) will be invited to compete in the National Competition and will be notified in accordance with Paragraph 3(viii). If Guitar Center so elects, in its sole discretion, that procedure will be repeated until a contestant from each Semifinals Competition has accepted the invitation to compete.

(vii) National Competition: The order in which contestants perform at each National Competition will be determined by a random drawing held thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of the competition (The “Random Drawing”). ALL CONTESTANTS MUST ARRIVE TO THE CORRECT GUITAR CENTER LOCATION AND BE PRESENT FOR THE RANDOM DRAWING TO BE ELIGIBLE. ALL CONTESTANTS AGREE THAT THE OFFICIAL TIME SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ONSITE GUITAR CENTER ACTING MANAGER AND SHALL BE BINDING. Any contestant who is not at the correct guitar center location and present for the random drawing will be disqualified and will not be eligible to compete in that competition. Each contestant will have five (5) minutes to perform. SNARE DRUM, DRUM STICKS, BASS PEDAL and DRUM THRONE are the only personal pieces of gear contestants may use during their performance. Contestants will compete on a 5-piece drum set complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, a pair of wood blocks, and a drum throne. Contestant may replace any of the following items with their own personal equipment (SNARE DRUM, BASS PEDALS AND/OR DRUM THRONE only). The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. Each contestant will be judged according to the criteria described in Paragraph 2. The contestant with the highest Final Score in the National Competition will be the Grand Prize Winner of this Contest, provided THAT thE contestant meets the eligibility requirements SET FORTH in Paragraph 4 and satisfies the conditions set forth in Paragraph 7. A tie for the highest Final Score will result in additional deliberation by the judges (Tie Breaker), where the performances by all contestants receiving such highest Final Score will be considered side by side, and the judges will decide on the ranking of such contestants’ performances. The Tie Breaker will be judged in accordance with the criteria in Paragraph 2 and will be based on such contestant’s performances in the National Competition only. In the event of a Tie Breaker, the contestant then ranked the highest in any Tie Breaker deliberation will be the Grand Prize Winner of this Contest.

(viii) Notification: Notification to all winners at each level shall be in person at the conclusion of each competition. Notification to any Runner‑Ups shall consist of a telephone call to the telephone number listed on the Runner‑Up’s Registration Form. By entering this contest, you agree that the notification methods stated herein are sufficient to give you notice in the event that you are a winner at any level. If any winner fails to respond BY AGREEING IN PERSON OR by TELEphone TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION within two (2) days of notification or does not appear at the next level of competition, then that winner forfeits his or her right to participate further in this Contest. Any Runners-Up will be notified within two (2) business days of the day that any winner fails to respond or declines the invitation to compete in the next level of competition.

Eligibility: To enter this Contest you must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and a lawful permanent resident of any of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States or the District of Columbia and must physically reside therein at the time of entry. The Contest is void in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions and where restricted or prohibited by law. The Contest and any web site pages and advertisements relating thereto are intended for viewing only within the United States. Employees of Guitar Center Stores, Inc.*, DW, PEARL, TAMA, GRETSCH, ROLAND, YAMAHA, LATIN PERCUSSION, EVANS, REMO, PRO-MARK, VIC FIRTH, SABIAN, ZILDJIAN, MEINL, MODERN DRUMMER, , DRUM CHANNEL, and GOPRO each of their affiliated companies, parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and advertising and promotion agencies (the “Contest Entities”), and their immediate families and members of their households, are not eligible to participate in this Contest. *For purposes of clarity any person employed at any time from January 1, 2015 through the conclusion of the Contest will be considered an “Employee”. Grand Prizewinners of any previous Guitar Center Drum-Offs are not eligible to participate in this Contest; however, previous finalists and contestants may participate in this Contest. You must be a qualified amateur to participate in the Contest. A Qualified Amateur is defined as one who does not (1) earn more than $20,000 adjusted gross per year as a professional musician, based on the prior tax year (supporting documentation may be requested to verify), or (2) is not a party to any endorsement contract that, in the Sponsors sole determination, conflicts with or competes with one of the Contest Entities or Prize Givers. For purposes of clarity, the term “professional musician” does not include teaching music or giving music lessons, and incomes derived there from will not be counted in determination of a Contestant’s Qualified Amateur status. Prior to participation in the any round of the Contest, all Contestants agree to provide a list of all endorsement agreements, both formal and informal, at Sponsors request. If, in Sponsors sole reasonable determination, any such endorsement conflicts with or competes with a Contest Entity or Prize Giver (Conflicting Endorsement), Contestants with Conflicting Endorsements shall be disqualified.   All contestants must complete and sign a Registration Form, a Contestant Profile, and an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release and Publicity Release (Affidavit/Release) in order to enter this Contest, to compete in any round of the Contest, and to qualify for any prize.Travel:

In Store Competitions: Contestants are responsible for their own travel to any In‑Store Competition.

Qualifying Quarterfinals Competitions: Qualifying Store Winners invited to compete in any Quarterfinals Competition are responsible for their own travel to that Quarterfinals Competition, unless the distance from the location where the qualifying Store Winner resides is more than 300 miles from the corresponding Quarterfinals Competition. In such a case, Guitar Center shall provide: (i) round trip coach airfare for the qualifying Store Winner from the major commercial airport nearest qualifying Store Winners home to the major commercial airport nearest to the corresponding Quarterfinals Competition (Quarterfinals Airfare); and (ii) hotel accommodations for one night (double occupancy) at a hotel in the city where the corresponding Quarterfinals Competition takes place. Sponsor also shall provide District Airfare for the parent or legal guardian (“the Guardian”) of any qualifying Store Winner who is a minor. All other expenses associated with travel not otherwise identified herein including, but not limited to, food, travel insurance, taxes, gratuities and ground/airport transport are the sole responsibility of the qualifying Store Winner and any Guardian. Airline and accommodations shall be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.

Semfinals Competitions: Qualifying Quarterfinals Winners invited to compete in any Semifinals Competition are responsible for their own travel to that Semifinals Competition, unless the distance from the location where the qualifying Quarterfinals Winner resides is more than 300 miles from the corresponding Semifinals Competition. In such a case, Guitar Center shall provide: (i) round trip coach airfare for the qualifying Quarterfinals Winner from the major commercial airport nearest qualifying Quarterfinals Winners home to the major commercial airport nearest to the corresponding Semifinals Competition (Semifinals Airfare); and (ii) hotel accommodations for one night (double occupancy) at a hotel in the city where the corresponding Semifinals Competition takes place. Sponsor also shall provide Semifinals Airfare for the parent or legal guardian (“the Guardian”) of any qualifying Quarterfinals Winner who is a minor. All other expenses associated with travel not otherwise identified herein, including, but not limited to, food, travel insurance, taxes, gratuities and ground/airport transport are the sole responsibility of the Semifinals Prize Winner and any Guardian. Airline and accommodations shall be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.

National Competition: Semifinals Winners invited to compete in the National Competition are responsible for their own travel to the National Competition, unless the distance from the location where the Semifinals winner won the Semifinals Competition is more than 300 miles from the National Competition. In that case, Guitar Center shall provide: (i) round trip coach airfare for that Semifinals Winner from the major commercial airport nearest that Semifinals Winner’s home to the major commercial airport nearest to the National Competition (National Airfare) and (ii) hotel accommodations for one night (double occupancy) at a hotel in the city where the National Competition takes place. In such a case, Sponsor also shall provide National Airfare for the Guardian of any Semifinals Winner who is a minor. All expenses associated with travel not otherwise identified herein, including, but not limited to, food, travel insurance, taxes, gratuities and ground/airport transport are the sole responsibility of the Semifinals Winner and any Guardian. Airline and accommodations shall be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.

Prizes: The Prizes for the Contest are as follows:

WEST REGION

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Remo Accessory Pack (ARV: $64.90), Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips 2-Pack)(ARV: $52.57), Tama HT130 Drum Throne and Tama T-Shirt (ARV: $69.00), Zildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded S Splash and Zildjian T-Shirt (ARV: $95.95), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.00), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $371.42

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads, Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head (ARV: $273.50), 6 pairs of Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Vic Firth Stick Caddy, Vic Firth Essentials Stick Bag (ARV: $73.52), Tama Snare Drum and Single Bass Drum Pedal (ARV: $325.00), Zildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash, Zildjian 18” S Family Trash Crash (ARV: $264.90), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $99.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $1,636.91

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Emperor Clear Heads, Set of Batter Ambassador Clear Heads, Ambassador Hazy 14” Snare, Head, Batter Vintage Emperor Coated 14” Head, Powerstorke Pro 22” Clear Bass Head, and Remo Mondo Designer Series Djembe (ARV: $771.30), 2 Bricks of Winner’s Vic Firth Signature Sticks (ARV: $346.32), Tama Superstar Classic Custom 6-Piece Shell Pack Hardware Pack (ARV: $1,399.00), Complete Set of Zildjian Cymbals (ARV: $1,500), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $6,146.56

Total ARV: $8,154.89

NORTH CENTRAL REGION

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Evans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare) (ARV: $31.49), 6 pairs of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks (ARV: $47.94), Pearl D790 Drum Throne (ARV: $64.99), Sabian 10” Drum-Off Branded Splash and Sabian T-Shirt (ARV: $129.99), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.99), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $364.40

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-Shirt (ARV: $117.97), Promark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare Wires (ARV: $321.62), Pearl Sensitone Beaded Steel Snare Drum 14” x 5” and Pearl Eliminator Redline Chain Drive Single Bass Drum Pedal ($489.98), Sabian 10” AA Brilliant Splash, 18” Brilliant China, and Cymbal Bag (ARV; $303.99), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $215.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $2,049.55

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Complete Set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Speed Practice Pad (ARV: $360.93), Promark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover Hoodie (ARV: $134.95), Pearl 6-Piece Decade Maple Kit and Pearl 930 Hardware Pack (Arv $1,200.00), Complete Set of Sabian Cymbals (ARV: $1,500.00), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $5,325.82

Total ARV: $7,739.77

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (stores w/ Quarter Finals at 152 Phoenix, AZ, 423 Englewood, CO, and 498 Central Houston, TX GC locations)

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Evans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare) (ARV: $31.49), 6 pairs of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks (ARV: $47.94), Gibraltar Drum Throne and Gretsch Drums T-Shirt (ARV: $185.00), Zildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded S Splash and Zildjian T-Shirts (ARV: $95.95), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.99), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $450.37

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-Shirt (ARV: $117.97), Promark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare Wires (ARV: $321.62), Gibraltar Bass Drum Pedal and Gretsch Snare Drum (ARV: $399.99), Zildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash, Zildjian 18” S Family Trash Crash, (ARV: $264.90), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $215.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $1,920.47

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Complete Set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Speed Practice Pad (ARV: $360.93), Promark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover Hoodie (ARV: $134.95), Complete Set of Zildjian Cymbals (ARV: $1,500), Gretsch 5-Piece Marquee Kit with Gibraltar Hardware (ARV: $1,999.99), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $6,125.81

Total ARV: $8,496.65

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (stores w/ Quarter Finals at 444 Central Dallas, TX, 464 San Antonio, TX, and 446 Austin, TX GC locations)

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Remo Accessory Pack (ARV: $64.90), Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips 2-Pack)(ARV: $52.57), Gibraltar Drum Throne and Gretsch Drums T-Shirt (ARV: $185.00),Zildjian 10” Drum-Off Branded S Splash and Zildjian T-Shirts (ARV: $95.95), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.99), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $488.41

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads, Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head (ARV: $273.50), 6 pairs of Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Vic Firth Stick Caddy, Vic Firth Essentials Stick Bag (ARV: $73.52), Gibraltar Bass Drum Pedal and Gretsch Snare Drum (ARV: $399.99),Zildjian FX 10” Oriental China Trash Splash, Zildjian 18” S Family Trash Crash, (ARV: $264.90), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $215.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $1,827.90

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Emperor Clear Heads, Set of Batter Ambassador Clear Heads, Ambassador Hazy 14” Snare, Head, Batter Vintage Emperor Coated 14” Head, Powerstorke Pro 22” Clear Bass Head, and Remo Mondo Designer Series Djembe (ARV: $771.30) 2 bricks of Winner’s Vic Firth Signature Sticks (ARV: $346.32), Complete Set of Gretsch 5-Piece Marquee Kit with Gibraltar Hardware (ARV: $1,999.99),Zildjian Cymbals (ARV: $1,500), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $6,747.55

Total ARV: $9,063.86

SOUTHEAST REGION

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Evans Accessory Pack (Evans Drum Key, Cinch Bag, HD Dry Snare) (ARV: $31.49), 6 pairs of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks (ARV: $47.94), Yamaha DS-840 Heavyweight Drum Throne (ARV: $164.99), Meinl 10” Drum-Off Branded Splash and T-Shirt (ARV: $154.99), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.99), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $489.40

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD 2 Bass Head, Evans Snare Side Reso Head 14”, and Evans T-Shirt (ARV: $117.97), Promark Hot Rods, Brick of Promark 747 Hickory Sticks, and Puresound Snare Wires (ARV: $321.62), Yamaha Metal Snare Drum and Yamaha Bass Drum Pedal with Chain Drive (ARV: $339.98), Meinl Classics Custom 18” Dark Crash, Meinl Classics Custom 20” Dark Ride, and Meinl 22” Gig Cymbal Bag (ARV: $399.97), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $215.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $1,995.53

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Complete Set of Evans EC2 Tom Pack, Evans EMAD2 Bass Head, Evans Reso Side Tom Head, Evans Custom Resonant Bass Head, Evans Hand Towel, and Evans RealFeel Speed Practice Pad (ARV: $360.93), Promark Cool Rods, Promark Lightning Rods, Promark Thunder Rods, 12 bricks of Promark Hickory Sticks, and Promark Pullover Hoodie (ARV: $134.95), Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 6-Piece Kit with 700 Series Hardware Pack (ARV: $1,200), Complete Set of Meinl Cymbals with Bag (winner’s choice to consist of one set of hihats, one ride, two crashes, one splash and one China (ARV: $1,500), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $5,325.82

Total ARV: $7,810.75

NORTHEAST REGION

One (1) Store Finals Prize

Remo Accessory Pack (ARV: $64.90), Vic Firth Accessory Pack (6 Pairs of Vic Firth 5ABRL Sticks and Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips 2-Pack)(ARV: $52.57), PDP Single Pedal and DW T-Shirt (ARV: $94.99), Sabian 10” Drum-Off Branded A-Custom Splash and Sabian T-Shirt (ARV: $129.99), LP Tambourine Cowbell with Mount Kit (ARV: $39.99), Roland T-Shirt (ARV: $25.00), $25 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $25.00) Total ARV: $432.44

One (1) Quarterfinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Vintage Emperor Coated Heads, Batter Controlled Sound Coated 14” Snare Head, and Powerstroke 3 Clear 22” Bass Head (ARV: $273.50), 6 pairs of Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5A Drumsticks, Vic Firth Ear Plugs, Vic Firth Stick Caddy, Vic Firth Essentials Stick Bag (ARV: $73.52), PDP Snare Drum and PDP Single Pedal (ARV: $350.00), Sabian 10” AA Brilliant Splash, 18” Brilliant China, and Cymbal Bag (ARV: $303.99), LP Timbale Set (ARV: $215.99), $100 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $100.00), GoPro Music Edition (ARV: $500.00) Total ARV: $1,817.00

One (1) Semifinals Prize

Set of Remo Batter Emperor Clear Heads, Set of Batter Ambassador Clear Heads, Ambassador Hazy 14” Snare, Head, Batter Vintage Emperor Coated 14” Head, Powerstorke Pro 22” Clear Bass Head, and Remo Mondo Designer Series Djembe (ARV: $771.30), 2 bricks of Winner’s Vic Firth Signature Sticks (ARV: $346.32), DW 5-Piece Design Kit and 3000 Series Hardware Pack (ARV: $1,849.99), Complete Set of Sabian Cymbals (ARV: $1,500), LP Cajon (ARV: $200.00), Roland SPD-30 Octapad (ARV: $699.99), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), 1-Year Modern Drummer Subscription (ARV: $29.95), GoPro Music Bundle (ARV: $700.00) Total ARV: $6,597.55

Total ARV: $8,846.99

One (1) NATIONAL GRAND PRIZE:

$25,000 Cash (ARV: $25,000), Custom Designed 6-Piece Drum Kit and Hardware Pack Manufacturer based upon winner’s choice – Yamaha, Pearl, Tama, Gretsch, or DW (ARV: $8,000), Complete Set of Cymbals (winner’s choice – Meinl, Sabian, or Zildjian) (ARV: $2,500), a 1-year Drum, Cymbal, Stick, Head and endorsement deal (ARV: $2,000) (winner’s choice), Roland TD-50KV V-Pro Series electronic drum kit, and SPD-SX (ARV: $8,799.97), GoPro Music Bundle Deluxe Pack (ARV: $1,300.00), $500 Guitar Center Gift Card (ARV: $500.00), a VIP Experience at NAMM 2017 (ARV: $2,500),

Total ARV: $50,559.97

Terms And Conditions: If any Store Winner, Quarterfinals Winner, Semifinals Winner, or the National Grand Prize Winner (each of which is merely a Potential Prize Winner” until all terms and conditions for receiving the prizes set forth in these Official Rules have been satisfied) does not comply with the Official Rules, is ineligible, fails to sign all required documents and/or fails to return all such documents by the date and/or time required, then the Potential Winner will be disqualified from further participation in the Contest and from winning any prize and the contestant with the next highest score in the last phase of this Contest that the disqualified Potential Winner won shall take his or her place with respect to both participation and any additional prizes. Each Potential Prize Winner must provide his or her Social Security Number in order to receive any prize. All Prizes are subject to availability. No cash redemption or prize substitution allowed, except by Sponsor, who reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute cash value or another prize it believes is of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Winners may not divide any of the individual prizes, especially the prizes that together comprise the Grand Prize as the Grand Prize is a single and indivisible package. Any attempt to transfer, sell, fail to cooperate with, renounce, repudiate and/or refuse any part of the Grand Prize shall immediately disqualify the Winner from the Contest and such Winner will forfeit the entire Grand Prize. In such event, Sponsor may select a Winner in the order of ranking by the judges as set forth herein. All Prizes claimed will be awarded. Except in TN and where prohibited by law, entry in this Contest constitutes permission for the Contest Entities to use contestants name, photograph, image, likeness, statement, testimonial, biographical information, voice, music, performance, prize information, personal exposition, city and state addresses, in all forms of media, including on the internet and in film, videotapes, photographs and/or recordings (and/or edited versions thereof) on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity, without further compensation or notification.Taxes And Costs Related To The Prizes: All applicable taxes, including all federal, state, local and other taxes and any license, destination and delivery charges, fees, or costs, are the sole responsibility of each winner, or if the winner is a minor in his or her state of residence, the winner’s Guardian. All expenses and incidentals not specifically mentioned herein are not included and are solely the responsibility of each winner, or if the winner is a minor in his or her state of residence, the winner’s Guardian, including but not limited to, purchases, meals, beverages, airport transport, service fees, medical services, personal expenses, telephone calls, insurance, taxes, gratuities and other costs. Winners (or Winner’s Guardians, as applicable) may be issued a 1099 tax form for the approximate retail value of their prizes.Rules/Winners’ List: To receive a Winners’ list or an additional copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Guitar Center’s Drum Off 2016, P.O. Box 5111 Thousand Oaks, CA. 91359-5111 on or before July 1, 2017. Please specify Rules or Winners’ List”. You may also view the rules and Winners’ List on-line at guitarcenter.com.Sponsor: Guitar Center Stores, Inc., 5795 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91362.Contest Administrator: Guitar Center Stores, Inc., 5795 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91362.Prize Givers: Guitar Center Stores, Inc., DW, PEARL, TAMA, GRETSCH, YAMAHA, ROLAND, EVANS, REMO, PRO-MARK, VIC FIRTH, SABIAN, GOPRO, ZILDJIAN, MEINL, MODERN DRUMMER, DRUM CHANNEL AND LATIN PERCUSSION.Disputes And Damages Waiver: As a condition of entering, entrants (or their parent or legal guardian if an eligible minor) agree (and agree to confirm in writing): (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the State of California; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, if any, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will contestant be permitted to obtain any award for, and contestant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of contestants, Prize Givers (as defined in Paragraph 12) and Sponsor in connection with this Contest shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction), that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California.Contest Conditions: This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. By participating, contestants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and Judges and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes or additions to these rules and/or change the dates of the Contest at any time.Limitation Of Liability Of Sponsor And Prize Givers: As consideration for participation in the Contest, Contestants agree that Sponsor and Prize Givers and their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively Released Parties) maintain no control over the personnel, equipment, or operation of any air, water or surface carrier, ship line, bus or limousine company, transportation company, hotel, restaurant, or other person or entity furnishing services, products, or accommodations supplied by others as a part of the Contest. They are merely, as applicable, Sponsor of the Contest and independent suppliers of certain Contest prizes and are not in any way related to the other suppliers. As consideration for participation in this Contest, Contestants agree that Released Parties shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience, or other irregularity that may be caused or contributed to (i) by any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other suppliers or any of their agents, servants, employees, or independent contractors (collectively, “Suppliers”); (ii) by any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, accessories, instrumentality, service, product, or accommodation that is owned, operated, furnished, or used by any of those Suppliers; (iii) by the wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other person or entity not employed by that Released Parties; or (iv) by any cause, condition, or event whatsoever beyond the control of that Released Party. As consideration for participation in the Contest, each contestant agrees to waive and to release and discharge each Released Party from and against any claims, damages or liability, even if caused by the negligence of the Released Party, for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity arising out of or relating to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Contest or in any Contest-related activity or from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize. All prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose).

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