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In June, Breedlove outfoxed the pandemic, offering its own successful, groundbreaking Summer Show, introducing a spate of new models and offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Custom Shop operations in…
Peavey Electronics powers up the circuit boards again on Episode 5 of the “Peavey Monitor” podcast, featuring John Fera, digital design engineer at Peavey.
L-Acoustics has announced three new initiatives to help industry colleagues, partners, and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRS Guitars today announced a virtual 2021 Launch Party to introduce new products, share artist performances, and host live guest appearances.
Lectrosonics, together with a number of dealers, industry manufacturers and end users, is spearheading a social media campaign, "Sound is Essential," to emphasize that sound is essential to any modern…
Hal Leonard has been growing its representation of MI products steadily for over 10 years and now announces further expansion of its MI Products Distribution division.
Gibson has announced the launch of its first-ever capsule apparel collection with Aviator Nation.
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada.
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of 'The Beatles’ & ‘The Beatles Yellow Submarine’ officially licensed ukuleles.
Tanglewood Guitars has welcomed David Law as the company's new Northern Sales Manager, effective immediately.
The Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series features works that are scored with just five parts, plus percussion, that are playable with combinations of woodwinds, brass, or strings.
Find out which companies and products were voted as the best in their class this year by readers and retailers just like you.
Following a truly unprecedented year, MMR has compiled data on sales, store openings, and closings from the biggest American chains in the MI world
From creating the first handheld wireless microphone system for performers in 1953, to powering annual events of the superstardom world like the Grammys and the Academy Awards, Shure’s fixtures and…
Over in Leeds, UK, Dennis Drumm believes Vintage Guitars has found the ultimate “sweet spot” in the guitar market.
Earlier this fall, FMIC introduced the second generation of the brand’s wildly popular American Professional Series. Executive VP, Fender Products, Justin Norvell walks us through the many changes and improvements…
I observe and report on the MI industry and can make guesses (hopefully educated guesses) as to how vendors and retailers are faring, but I’m not really “in the trenches.”
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent of them…
As I write this, it has been 270 days since my band last performed in Nashville, Tennessee at ACME Feed and Seed. Prior to that last show, we had performed…
Antari Lighting and Effects USA, the distribution channel of Antari Lighting and Effects, has recently become the sole exclusive distributor of the entire Antari Brand lineup in the USA.
(Written by Jerome Ash) Bernice Ash died at 90. She leaves as her legacy three sons and five grandsons to run the Sam Ash Music Stores – 47 super mega stores…
Korg USA Inc. announces the hiring of two Product Specialists, Luciano Minetti and Kenny Echizen.
Guitar Center, Inc., (the “Company”) has announced that it has entered into a comprehensive Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with its key stakeholders, including its equity sponsor, a fund managed by…
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5.
Backed by the commitment and resources of parent company DCC Technology, JAM Industries is accelerating its growth through acquisition initiatives with the purchase of Berlin, Connecticut-based The Music People (TMP),…
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands.
Further to JHS announcing its appointment as exclusive distributor for Kustom amplification for the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany last month, the firm can now confirm it will also be…
Pearl River Piano Group, has announced the launch of a newly updated and redesigned website, ritmullerusa.com, for its Ritmüller piano brand.
From now through December 31, 2020, content creators, remote professionals, performers, and music lovers can access deals on Shure’s products, like the MV88+ Video Kit and several BLX Wireless Systems.
A pallet of new Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst guitars was stolen from a truck at the Flying J Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana on October 30,…
Kanile'a 'Ukulele opened its flagship retail store in Windward Mall on October 17, 2020.
The curtains have fallen on Music China which received tremendous acclaim from exhibitors and visitors alike for its show quality and unparalleled face-to-face meeting opportunities available from 28 – 31…
Resulting from a recent deal, Filling Distribution is assigned to deliver EarthQuaker Devices to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
PROEL NORTH AMERICA announces the release of TAMBURO drums, EIKON mics and monitors, DIEHARD pro stage gear (bags, cables, and stands) and AXIOM Pro Audio Sound Systems in the USA…
Reverb has announced that its third quarter gross merchandise sales were $205.1 million—a significant increase when compared to the same time period last year.
“In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its history,” says Fender CEO Andy Mooney.…
