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Guitars & Fretted May 9, 2016

Hofner adds another to Shorty bass range

Following the succes of its black Shorty bass, Hofner has launched a white version. Originally produced in the 1980s, the contemporary HCT release is designed for bassists who frequently travel with their instrument.…

Ronnie Dungan
May 9, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 30, 2016

Jericho Guitars Edge Series Electric Guitars

Jericho Guitars is excited to bring their first Standard Scale Electric Guitar featuring the new scale length, 25.75.”  Both 6 and 7 string versions are available in Standard (25.75”) and…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 30, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 21, 2016

Daisy Rock Guitars Seeks New Distribution Partner

After a long and fruitful partnership, the distribution deal between Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and Alfred Music came to an end on March 31st. "I am so grateful for my…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 21, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 14, 2016

New report on global amp market available

A new report into the global amp market is available from Wiseguy Reports. The snappily titled Global Musical Instrument Amplifiers Consumption 2016 Market Research Report does exactly what it says…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 14, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 12, 2016

Faith launches mini guitar range

Faith Guitars has launched its range of Nomad short-scale guitars in the UK, following an unveiling at NAMM earlier this year. The guitars use solid tone woods, with a scale…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 12, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 8, 2016

Universal Audio reveals Fender tie-in

Universal Audio has announced a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). This partnership will allow Universal Audio to greatly expand the range of unique guitar processing plug-ins…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 8, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 8, 2016

Carlsbro makes modelling amp move

British guitar marque launches its all-new Stingray D5 and D10 digital modelling portable guitar amps at Musikmesse. Described as “a classic British high gain input” digital modelling guitar amplifiers, they…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 8, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 4, 2016

Powell Flutes Joins Buffet Crampon

Steven A. Wasser, president of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announced that ownership of Powell Flutes has been transitioned to Buffet Crampon. Commenting on the change, Mr. Wasser shared the following…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 4, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 4, 2016

New owner for ZT Amplifiers

Austin Musical Electronics, has acquired mini-amp specialist ZT Amplifiers. Austin Musical Electronics will now trade as ZT Amplifiers and will continue to operate from ZT’s office in Emeryville, California.AME, was…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 4, 2016
Guitars & Fretted April 4, 2016

Austin Musical Electronics Purchases ZT Amps

Austin Musical Electronics, LLC has announced it has purchased ZT Amplifiers, a leader in powerful, lightweight, and compact musical instrument amplifiers. Austin Musical Electronics, LLC will do business as ZT…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 4, 2016