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Guitars & Fretted March 23, 2017

Special FX: Guitar & Bass Stompboxes Take Center­Stage

While the overall tally wasn’t as clear­cut as some recent MMR dealer surveys have been when it comes to shedding light on the overall “health” of a particular market segment,…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 23, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 23, 2017

Hamer Guitars Returns

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 23, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 21, 2017

Chauvet buys Southampton firm, Chamsys.

​Chauvet & Sons LLC has announced that it completed the acquisition of ChamSys Ltd., the Southampton, UK-based designer and manufacturer of lighting controllers. ChamSys provides Chauvet a strong presence in the controller market that complements its CHAUVET Professional lighting…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 21, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 14, 2017

Gibson declares victory in JHS suit

In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 14, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory

  John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 10, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson back in court

JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 10, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 9, 2017

Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées

Guitar Village in Farnham has snapped up a couple of rare Larrivée guitars, created as part of the firm's recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Eponymous owner, Jean Larrivée, built a number of…

Ronnie Dungan
Mar 9, 2017