All About That Bass, ‘Bout That (Spector) Bass
It looks as if 2016 will be the year of the Spector Bass. The company ended 2015 with a bang by way of their win-win marketing distribution partnership with Korg,…
American Recorder Now Distributes RMV Drumheads and Fuhrmann Guitar Pedals in North America
American Recorder Technologies, Inc. announces that they are now the exclusive distributor of RMV Drumheads in North American. RMV is based in Brazil and is the leading manufacture of drumheads in…
"Spanish guitars must be made in Spain"
Spanish guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez has extolled the virtues of returning to domestic production, having brought all of its manufacturing back from China to Spain, and enjoyed a huge increase in sales.…
Online pressure forces Northampton indie to downsize
Northampton indie store St Giles Music has blamed its decision to downsize to smaller premises next door, on increased online competition. The store downsized at the start of the New…
Willcox Guitars Streamlines Manufacturing and Offers Lower Pricing
Willcox Guitars recently streamlined the manufacturing process at its facility, allowing the company to offer lower pricing on its Atlantis guitars and Saber basses. This pricing shift will make these…
Guitar Village becomes Gibson first Euro custom shop
Gibson Custom has linked with Guitar Village in Surrey, which has become its first Made 2 Measure custom facility in Europe. The appointment-only service guides you through body and neck materials, neck…
BluGuitar adds new Amp1 cabs
BluGuitar, manufacturer of the AMP1, has now introduced a new pair of cabinets to compliment the 100 Watt valve powered, four channel footswitch-sized amplifier. Designed by German guitar virtuoso and…
New UK chief for Fender
Following Graeme Mathieson's step to European chief, Fender GBI has promoted Jim O’Connor to the position of general manager. O’Connor joined the firm in 2008 as a district sales manager and was…
Hal Leonard’s Meet Guitar Man – Six Strings of Separation
From Moose Jaw to Mobile, "Guitar Man" Michael Indelicato has spent over 20 years and has covered more than a million miles in his search for vintage guitars. He stops…
Analyst report highlights 'risky' Gibson tactics
MI companies are trying various approaches to boost growth in the mature US market, says a Moody's Investors Service report, with Gibson's tactics highlighted as the most risky. The new report…
Guitar Club looking to branch out
Vintage guitar lending library Guitar Club, is looking to extend its reach beyond London by creating a nation-wide network of dealers and vintage guitar owners and enthusiasts. The brainchild of…
New device takes air guitar to new level
A new Kickstarter project called Kurv has developed a pioneering new approach to air guitar and other instruments. The Kurv consists of two parts - a button board where you…