26th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
While there are plenty of awards and accolades that organizations or publications hand out to specific instruments, brands, and music-related gear, the DCAs are uniquely significant. Unlike honors determined by…
A Tale of Two Strangely Similar Retailers
Two iconic American brands have been in the headlines lately, both for the same reason. Guitar (and lots else – we’ll get to that shortly) maker Gibson entered Chapter 11…
Buffet Crampon USA Hosts School Music Dealer Summit
Buffet Crampon USA hosted their first School Music Dealer Summit Meeting on November 14 and 15 at Buffet Crampon headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. School music dealers from around the country…
Dealer Events Launch Xone:96 Mixer
Selected UK Xone dealers will simultaneously stage free in-store events to launch the newly launched Xone:96 DJ Mixer. Those in attendance will be able to enjoy a hands-on experience, guided by members of…
Making a Stand: Re-AXE Products is Changing the Way Players and MI Dealers Think About Guitar Stands
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
Vote for 2018 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards now
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
Voting for the 2018 Dealers' Choice Awards Closes This Friday, November 9!
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
MI Retailers Working with Nonprofits & Government: A Win- Win
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to invade their…
MI Dealers are On the Case, but for Some it’s a Mixed Bag Trends in the Sales of Cases & Bags in 2018
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…
Korg Partners with Midwest Dealers for Exclusive Clinics
Korg USA, Inc's lead product specialist recently traveled to host a variety of product clinics throughout the Midwest region. Many eager customers gathered at MC Audio in Madison, Wisconsin and…
Key U.S. Dealers Visit Japan Design and Manufacturing Headquarters of ESP Guitars and Takamine Guitars
A number of retail partners of ESP Guitars and Takamine Guitars (whose products ESP distributes in the United States) were taken to Japan last month on a trip to personally…
Fishman Expands Dealer Opportunities for SA Performance Audio System
Fishman has initiated a special dealer program to stimulate sales for its popular SA330x SA Performance Audio system. The SA330x, alone or in conjunction with the SA Sub and SA…