VIDEO: Manuel Rodriguez factory tour
Manuel Rodriguez has unveiled a new video outlining its production process, which it recently returned to its native Spain. In the video Manuel Rodriguez, CEO of MR Guitars, shows us his…
Manhasset Specialty Receives the Green Manufacturing Award from the State of Washington
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) which serves as the state’s Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturing and Technology Association announced their selections for manufacturing excellence for 2014 and Manhasset…
New Japanese guitar factory opens
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…
Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are…
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…
Guild readies first offerings from new factory
With production now up and running at its new factory in Ventura, California, resurgent Guild has announced a host of new models for NAMM. The first models to come out…
New German distributor for JHS brands
John Hornby Skewes has appointed Musik Wein as its new distribution partner in Germany for Vintage electric and acoustic guitars and Pilgrim Folk Instruments. Based just north of Hannover in the…
New names back Rotosound brand
Rotosound has added to its list of endorsees with British bands Inglorious, Nothing But Thieves and The Cribs. Newly signed Inglorious are a five-piece headed by vocalist Nathan James (Jeff…
Hanser Music Group Announces Licensing Agreement of BC Rich Brand
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced the worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the B.C. Rich brand of guitars and basses. Long associated with…
New jazzer backs Vandoren reed brand
Jazz saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is lending his name to Barnes & Mullins’ Vandoren reed range, becoming an official artist. He will now be using a selection of Vandoren mouthpieces and…
The Circle Game – Acoustic Guitar Suppliers Discuss the Market
While fans and retailers of electric guitar impatiently await the next “guitar hero” to revitalize that segment of the market, acoustic guitar sales continue to climb (see our dealer survey…
POLL RESULTS: Can manufacturing return from the Far East?
Our latest poll asked whether manufacturing could ever really be viable outside of the Far East. Prompted by talk of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez bringing back some of…