Warwick Boss Gifted Anniversary Thumb Bass
Having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of Framus and Warwick’s 35th, company founder, Hans-Peter Wilfer celebrated his 60th birthday by being presented with a bass built on the original design…
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2018 Music Products Industry Archive — Retail
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Veteran UK Retailer Sold
UK site Music Instrument News reports that veteran UK retailer, Dawsons, has been sold to a private equity firm.
Musikmesse adding new Networking Area for 2019
Musikmesse will introduce a new Networking Area in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound.
Wuhan Cymbals & Gongs Now Under new Ownership
The recently established wholesaler/distributor, Cardinal Percussion, has acquired the Wuhan Cymbals and Gongs brand.
New 'Networking Area' for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in Hall 4.1
Stylish, modern and fully orientated towards the needs of international buyers – that’s the new "Networking Area" in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound.
Yorkville Sound Enlists United Sales Associates to cover Southern Territories
Yorkville Sound, leading manufacturer and distributor of pro audio systems and musical instruments will be represented by United Sales Associates (USA) in select Southern territories.
Overloud Announces Holiday Sale
From December 12 through December 24, 2018, Overloud is offering up to 60 percent off all of their award-winning plug-ins.
Director of Yamaha Artist Services Bonnie Barrett Named to Musical America ‘Top 30 Professionals of the Year’ List
Bonnie Barrett, director of Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. (YASI) in Manhattan, has been named one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of 2018.
American Music & Sound Grows into the New Year
It has been a year marked with successful product launches, innovative strategies and the strengthening of continued partnerships for the southern California-based distributor, American Music & Sound.
Rotosound Launching New Ultramag String Range
Rotosound, is launching a new range of high-end guitar strings sets at the forthcoming NAMM 2019 show in Anaheim, California.
Percussa Kickstarts Micro Super Signal Processor
Percussa has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its micro Super Signal Processor (mSSP) Eurorack module.
Sound Technology adds Hamer Distribution
Sound Technology has taken on distribution of the iconic boutique brand Hamer Guitars for the UK and Ireland.
Studio 24 from PreSonus
The PreSonus Studio 24 2x2 USB-C bus-powered audio/MIDI interface can record up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio.
New Books from Hal Leonard
Written by acclaimed musician and educator Matthew Rybicki, the Jazz Bass Method is a complete guide to learning jazz bass and includes lessons on walking basics, chords and scales, blues,…
Hollywoodwinds Inc.’s Mouthpiece Position Guide
Hollywoodwinds Inc.’s mouthpiece position guide is a rubber mouthpiece pad that extends the lifespan of a mouthpiece, while also promoting the proper embouchure and proper placement of mouth and teeth.
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…
37th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
The Arrogance of Complacency
Retailers, manufacturers, and the rest of the music products industry, lend me your ears. I have come to bury home organ retail, not to praise it. I speak not to…
Zooming In on Innovation: ZOOM North America’s David Via
Since the 1980s, ZOOM has maintained a stellar reputation as a supplier of effects processors for guitars, basses, and related gear. Starting in the mid-2000s, though, ZOOM virtually defined a…
Another Year in the Books
For 11 months out of the year, opening an issue of MMR begins with me spouting off on some topic or another. Certain editorials are met with agreement and thanks…
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.
Yamaha To Reprise ‘All-Star Concert on the Grand’ Extravaganza at 2019 NAMM Show
Having enthralled its dealers for more than 20 years with the biggest NAMM concert experiences imaginable, Yamaha is once again bringing its legendary multimedia production to all show attendees during…
Ovation Launches Website 2.0
Ovation has revamped its online offering with an updated site that showcases its complete line-up of electric/acoustic instruments, as well as Adamas strings.
Red Dog Music ceases trading
After last week's announcement that it was operating in administration, UK retailer Red Dog Music has now gone under.
Red Dog Music in Difficulties
Leonard Curtis Business Solutions has been appointed as the administrator for retailer Red Dog Music, which has stores in London and Edinburgh.
Sammy Ash at 'Music Show Experience' in Brazil
On September 13th of 2018, Sammy Ash represented NAMM and NAMMU for the first “Music Show Experience” Musical Instrument show in Sao Paolo Brazil.
GC Holds Week-long Celebration for the Remodel of its Flagship Hollywood Store
In celebration of the unveiling of the newly revamped 30,000-square-foot flagship Hollywood store located on historic Sunset Boulevard, Guitar Center hosted a full week of events beginning October 29.
NAMM Reveals 2019 Show Development Programme Details
NAMM has announced details on its professional development offering for the 2019 show, featuring business know-how and hands-on training for working and emerging professionals involved in all aspects of the…
Audio Distribution Group signs up Bergantino Range
Audio Distribution Group has added Bergantino Audio Systems line of cabinets and amplifiers to its brand portfolio in Europe.
GC and the American Red Cross Team up to Support Victims of California Wildfires
In response to the California wildfires threatening thousands of families, Guitar Center Inc. (GC) has teamed up with the American Red Cross – the humanitarian organization providing relief and support…
SLM Continues H.W. Products Legacy
St Louis Music has announced the purchase of the assets of H.W. Products Inc., a leading maker of brass and woodwind cleaners and accessories since 1975.
Trade Regrets: Jack Shallat
Jack Shallat, previous co-owner of Buddy Roger's Music, passed away November 5, 2018 following a brief illness just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.
New Global Sales Head for Elixir
Elixir Strings has named Krista Krouse as global sales leader heading up the strategic sales growth of the Elixir Strings business worldwide.
YCA Names Guzman as Director of Its In-house Creative Agency
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Michelle Guzman has joined the company as director of Studio 60, the company’s in-house creative agency for Yamaha musical instruments and audio/visual products.
Staccato Outburst: Snare Drum Sales, Trends, and Best Practices in 2018
It’s the 2 and 4 that provides the “snap” for the backbeat in popular music, the defining sound of the classic military marching beat, and an integral catalyst behind any…
Music China 2018: Global MI Market Converges on the ‘Pearl of the Orient’
A record number of attendees and exhibitors were on hand at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre this October for the annual Music China gathering.
C.F. Martin & Co. Authentic Acoustic Strings
“Authentic” has been something of a go-to phrase for Martin Guitars the past few years. Their limited series of instruments build to prewar standards – as determined by forensic analysis…
Reed Between the Lines: The Reed Market in 2018
With 67 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales of reeds are either up or level when compared to this same time of year in 2017, it…
Massachusetts’ Drumming Punk Pioneers: From a Basement to Backing Rock’s Modern Drumming Icons, SJC Drums Keeps it Close to Home
When Mike Ciprari was 15 years old in 2000, he was a par for the course punk, dreaming of meeting Green Day’s Tré Cool. Now Tré Cool plays drums made…