The largest retailer in the United States for musical instruments has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Guitar Center entered Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Saturday night.

The retailer had been forced to close stores during coronavirus lockdowns earlier this year.

A news release indicated that Guitar Center will pay vendors and its employees in full.

The California-based company was founded in 1959 and operates 269 locations across the country.

Guitar Center has locations in Boardman and New Castle.