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Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has named Louie King marketing & communications manager. King is tasked with managing EAW’s worldwide marketing initiatives including advertising, branding, communications and digital marketing.
At the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2017 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization’s Board of Directors. Each…
Elixir has just launched its latest string technology in the form of its new Optiweb electric guitar strings which aims to deliver the longevity that a coated string brings, matched…
The Adam Hall Group is continuing the rapid expansion of its international distribution network, establishing an exclusive partnership for South Africa, Namibia and Botswana with Mitech Distribution.
Legendary Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was awarded the Les Paul Award at the 2017 TEC Awards ceremony on Saturday.
Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19).
While at the NAMM Show, Roland Corporation announced several new company positions as part of a comprehensive business plan designed to ensure ongoing expansion and long-term growth.
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have made a significant investment in Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories. This investment builds upon the existing Eastman distribution…
On Thursday, Drum Workshop, Inc., appointed Hal Leonard as their exclusive U.S. representative of their Gretsch, Gibraltar, KAT, Percussion Plus and CB Percussion lines.
BOSS announced during Winter NAMM 2017 that a partnership is in the works between BOSS and Strandberg guitars.
ESP Guitars has announced that MI industry veteran Rob Rizzuto has joined the company in the position of national sales manager.
Denon DJ VL12 Prime direct- drive professional DJ turntable features heavy-duty all-metal construction and adjustable torque. Under the turntable are four special isolation feet, enabling the VL12 to resist vibration.
Denon DJ SC5000 Prime DJ media player featres a high definition, multi-touch display that enables gestures and swiping.
Akai Professional MPC Live features standalone functionality, a full-color 7-inch multi-touch screen and 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, and a large, clickable master encoder knob.
Yorkville introduces the LP-LED4X.
The Remo Powerstroke® 3 Felt Tone™ Bass Drumheads incorporate the traditional style of dampening a bass drum with a strip of felt. Featuring a free-floating dampening strip built into the…
Remo Symmetry Conga drumhead line features a low collar height accommodating two major OEM brands; LP Compact Conga and Congas with the X Rims, and Pearl’s Travel Congas and Congas…
The Avedis Zildjian Company K Custom Special Dry collection features an innovative three step hammering process, distinctive shape and extra thin weight which give the cymbals a fast attack, while…
The Avedis Zildjian Company announced three new drumstick models including two new Artist Series sticks reflecting the musical requirements of Josh Dun and Thomas Pridgen, and the 9 Gauge stick,…
The Avedis Zildjian Company expands the L80 range to include four individual add-on low-volume cymbals.
Vic Firth Co. releases five prototype models; the MJC1, MJC2, MJC3, MJC4, and MJC5 branded as the Modern Jazz Collection.
Vic Firth’s Cajon Bru-llet marries elements of a brush and a mallet to translate both slap and bass tones to the cajon.
The Promark Sliver Essentials Stick Bag and the Transport Deluxe Stick Bag are made from durable, weather-proof ballistic nylon and synthetic leather.
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads launches UV1, a brand-new series of drumheads that includes a newly patented UV-cured coating.
Dixon Limited Edition Motion Blue Burst 3-piece kit features 6-ply Mahogany shell, a 45 degree bearing edge, and the unique Limited Motion Blur wrap highlighted with black burst.
Alesis Strike electronic drum kit family features all-new drum and cymbal design. The drums have larger dual-hoop pads with adjustable Alesis Mesh heads with their patented multi-sensor, multi-contact Enhanced Articulation…
Yamaha introduces the Free Floating Lug Bridge™ (FFLB™) Multi Tenor Mounting System from Randall May International (RMI) for use on marching multi toms. The FFLB was designed to be installed without…
The Rydeen kit (Japanese for “God of Thunder”) replaces its predecessor, the GigMaker, with a new kit featuring upgraded Yamaha hardware, including a two-hole vertical pipe clamp for the rack…
Rhythm Tech Pro Series Tambourine features an over-molded GLS playing edge, a comfort handle, and more efficient jingle placement designed to provide more sound while reducing fatigue and stress on…
American Recorder Technologies mounts and accessories for their Smart Bracket line of tablet and phone mounts include a new pole mount clamp, articulating arm, and an adapter for mounting iPad…
SKB’s largest iSeries keyboard case, the 3i-5616-KBD, is a waterproof 88-note keyboard case designed to provide a lightweight, military-rated, and affordable solution for musicians who want a custom case without…
TKL expands its line of patented Vectra® molded hard cases with a new series of Vectra-shaped soft cases. The Vectra soft case shares the hard case shape in a durable…
The Helicore Octave Violin set is designed to be played one octave below traditional violin tuning for a new world of tonal and stylistic possibilities.
KHS America announced the XO 1602S-LTR lightweight Bb Trumpet.
E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 is an ideal choice for a student up to professional player in need of a seamless transition between trumpet and flugelhorn during performance.
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C trumpet is a collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section.
