Thursday, Aug 23, 7PMGUITAR CENTER VILLA PARK

298 W. ROOSEVELT RD.VILLA PARK, IL 60181

(630) 832-2800

Friday, Aug 24, 7PMGUITAR CENTER PEORIA

2601 WEST LAKE AVE.PEORIA, IL 61615

(309) 685-5819

Wednesday, Aug 29, 7PMGUITAR CENTER CENTRAL CHICAGO

2633 NORTH HALSTED ST.CHICAGO, IL 60614

(773) 248-2808

FREE TO THE PUBLIC LIMITED CAPACITY

GUITARCENTER.COM

PRESENTED BY:

FEATURING A LIVE PERFORMANCE, Q&A AND MEET & GREET WITH

MICHAELANGELO BATIO

Michael Angelo Batio is one of the originators and pioneers of the entire “shred guitar” genre. Batio showcased guitar techniques and innovations for the fi rst time on his early instructional programs, as well as in live performances, that are now considered standard techniques among guitarists throughout the entire world. Batio was voted the “No. 1 Shredder of All Time” by Guitar One magazine in 2003 and was also listed as one of the “Top 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time” by Guitar World magazine in 2008. Batio is famously ambidextrous, enabling him to play two guitars at the same time either in synchronization or using separate harmonies. Batio is also the inventor and was the world’s fi rst player of the double-guitar. Batio is currently touring the world with his multimedia chronological tribute show, entitled “Hands Without Shadows – A Tribute to Rock Guitar.”

Join Guitar Center and Michael Angelo Batio for a unique evening of insight, discussion and live performance.

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10% OFF*

All Dean Products

*10% Off all Dean product purchases made in-store only at storeʼs Guaranteed Lowest Price. Maximum discount is $500. Not to be used in conjunction with any other coupons, promotions or offers. No cash value. Excludes used, clearance, price matches, scratch & dent, vintage equipment, gift cards and musician services (Pro Coverage, GC Garage). Some manufacturers have chosen not to participate in this promotion; they may be found at guitarcenter.com/CouponExclusions. Offer valid In-Store night of the event at Guitar Center Villa Park, Peoria and Central Chicago on dates listed on front of flyer.

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DEAN MAB1 SPEED OF LIGHT MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO SIGNATURE GUITARBoasting screaming heavy metal tone and stunning

“Speed of Light” custom graphics, the MAB1 Speed of

Light signature guitar features a double cutaway alder body

and 25.5” scale bolt-on maple neck with ebony fretboard.

High-end appointments include EMG 81/85 active bridge

and neck pickups, EMG SA middle pickup, Grover tuning

machines, a Floyd Rose locking tremolo system and

chrome hardware. Deluxe hardshell case included.

Purchase any Dean guitar the day of the event and get front-of-the-line access to Michael Angelo Batio’s autograph signing†.†Michael will not be signing items from outside the store.

Dean Electric Guitars Specially priced for this event, starting at

$119 99

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