Lowden rolls out the barrels with Bushmills guitar run
Lowden Guitars has teamed up with Irish whiskey brand Bushmills, to create eight limited edition guitars made from whiskey barrels and ancient bog oak. The guitars cost £8,500 each and…
String Swing adds to guitar hanger range
String Swing has added a line of new guitar hangers made from a range of specially selected hardwoods. The Custom Shop Guitar Keeper comes with a hidden mounting plate, used…
New Mesa acoustic amps
Mesa/Boogie has unveiled a new acoustic amplifier series featuring the Rosette 300 / Two:Eight Acoustic combo. The Rosette line is designed not just for acoustic guitars, but also for mandolin,…
VH1 and Gibson Partner to Support Music Education
VH1 Save The Music Foundation has partnered with the Gibson Foundation for a charitable project that brings musicians and visual artists together to create customized Gibson guitars, all in an effort…
Joyo adds compact amp to line-up
Chinese manufacturer Joyo Audio has added to its amp range with the Jackman banTamP - compact 20W guitar amplifier. The Jackman aims to mimic iconic British rock amps with a…
Ovation reveals new Glen Campbell signature
Ovation Guitars has released a new Glen Campbell Signature Model acoustic/electric guitar. Working in cooperation with the Campbell Family, Ovation has made a precise recreation of the country star's iconic 1771 model guitar with a…
GHS develops BEAD-tuned Bass Boomers
GHS Strings has introduced a new range of BEAD-tuned Bass Boomer strings, for players looking for the added range of a low B string, but who don't want to play a…
EastWest launches MIDI guitar packs
Virtual instrument developer, EastWest, has teamed with Fishman, creator of the TriplePlay Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller, to develop a series of virtual instruments specifically for MIDI guitarists. The new EastWest MIDI Guitar…
D'Angelico Guitars Joins Leamy for #heplaysforme
D'Angelico Guitars has joined musician Chris Leamy’s musical movement #heplaysforme, a program in New York City that aims to raise awareness and funds for those in need. D’Angelico Guitars has…
King Blues guitarists back Faith
Ben Bridges and Dean Ashton of British punk/ska band The King Blues have become official Faith artists. Bridges will be playing the brand's Jupiter Electro Cutaway, with Ashton using a Saturn Eclipse Electro Cutaway…
Buffet Crampon USA Appoints Hadden as Brass Development Coordinator
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the appointment of John Hadden to the newly created position of brass development coordinator. John will be based at the North American headquarters of Buffet…
Yamaha Ensembles Take Home Eight Medals at 2017 WGI Championships
At this year’s Winter Guard International (WGI) Indoor Percussion & Winds World Championships, eight awards were earned by groups using solely Yamaha instruments. The championships, which took place from April…