Introducing 'Theodore' from Gibson
Gibson’s legendary former president Theodore ‘Ted’ McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever during the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Les Paul™, ES-335, Flying V™,…
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BOSS Unveils New Katana Bass Guitar Amplifiers
BOSS unveils the Katana-110 Bass and Katana-210 Bass amplifiers, the first bass guitar models in the acclaimed Katana amplifier lineup.
Smooth Operators: Coated Guitar & Bass Strings
With only seven percent of participants in this month’s dealer survey on the topic of coated guitar and bass strings reporting sales trending downwards, things are looking pretty darn solid…
Leaders of the Pack: Starter Packs for Fretted Instruments
With the recent pandemic came a historic surge of interest in music-making, especially with respect to fretted instruments.
Evolution & Adaptation: Justin Norvell, EVP Product, Fender
One “silver lining” of the past two-plus years has been folks either taking up a musical instrument for the first time, or rediscovering and re-embracing musical endeavors from their past.
A Golden Age: Elderly Instruments Celebrates a Half-Century
Few music dealers are as beloved by patrons as Lansing, Michigan’s Elderly Instruments.
Sweetwater Appoints Gidney as SVP, General Counsel
Sweetwater Sound, Inc., the world's leading eCommerce provider of pro audio gear and music instruments, has announced that Candice Gidney, with approximately two decades of legal experience, has joined Sweetwater…
TASCAM Announces its On-Air-Podcast Series
TASCAM is pleased to announce its On-Air-Podcast Series.
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Retrospective
Way back in 2014, EarthQuaker Devices released the Afterneath Enhanced Otherworldly Reverberator, a pedal that became a game-changer for the Akron-based boutique pedal maker.
StompMan – Hughes & Kettner Launches Full-fledged Guitar Amp in Stompbox Format
The latest addition to Hughes & Kettner’s successful AmpMan line, the new StompMan is a full-fledged, high-end guitar amp in the format of a compact floor effects unit.
Roland Introduces FANTOM-0 Synthesizer Keyboard Series
Roland introduces the FANTOM-0 series, a new lineup of synthesizer keyboards for performers, producers, and music creators.
On-Stage’s New WS3500 Production Station
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has released its WS3500…
VocoPro Announces Three New Digital Wireless Instrument Systems
For performers and bands looking to go wireless for an affordable price, audio/visual leader VocoPro today announced three new digital wireless instrument systems.
Canopus Drum Accessories and Hardware Assign Distribution Rights to Hal Leonard
Highly-desired Canopus products will no longer be hard to find. Starting March 1, Hal Leonard became the exclusive distributor of the Canopus “boutique” line of high-quality drum accessories and hardware…
ChamSys Helps Crt Birsa Balance Demands Lighting Popevka Song Competition
There is an almost mystical power to idioms.
SABIAN Introduces HHX Anthology
SABIAN Ltd announces a new collection of cymbal designs added to their world famous HHX series of professional cymbals.
DPA Microphones Gives Back to Live Industry with 'We Love Live' Campaign
The return of live events to the world after a slow two years is something worth celebrating, and DPA Microphones is doing just that with the launch of its “We…
Woodside Inn Upgrade Extends Martin Audio Tradition in Mumbai
Located in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra the Woodside Inn has received a substantial sound system upgrade, with integrators Zoodio Pro once again specifying a premium Martin Audio system.
Sweetwater Studios Upgrades Studio A with Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Analog Mixing Console
Sweetwater Studios is proud to announce the completion of an array of upgrades to its flagship Studio A, with the addition of a customized Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Analog Mixing…
PRS Guitars Opens New Artist Showroom at Soundcheck Nashville
PRS Guitars is proud to announce the opening of its new artist showroom at Soundcheck Nashville on March 14, 2022.
Trade Regrets: Lloyd Meyer
We received the following on March 11 from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Industry veteran and longtime friend to so many of us, Lloyd Meyer, passed away this morning. And our industry family seems…
Rentek Creates Compelling Display On Sint Martinus Tower For Vurige Vijvers With CHAUVET Professional
Sitting atop a hill, its 65-meter tower piercing the sky, Sint Martinus church is a familiar landmark that charms locals with its elegant architecture and the reassuring sounds of its…
Silvertone Guitars Launches New Website – silvertoneguitars.com
Silvertone Guitars, manufacturer of wholly unique and widely affordable electric and acoustic guitars since 1940 is thrilled to announce the launch of their new website.
Peavey Commercial Audio Appoints LIGRA DS S.R.L. As Distribution Partner for Italy
Peavey Commercial Audio announces LIGRA DS S.R.L. as the new distribution partner for the Italian market.
Focusrite plc Buys Linea Research
Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings Ltd, the UK based designer and manufacturer of professional amplifiers, controllers and software.
Audio-Technica Canada Announces Multi-Year Partnership with the JUNO Awards as 'Official Pro Audio Partner'
Audio-Technica Canada announces that it has secured a multi-year agreement with the JUNO Awards to serve as the “Official Pro Audio Partner” for the program.
On-Stage’s UCB2500 Utility Cart Bag Boosts Load Capacity
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment, and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, has debuted the UCB2500…
Fender Custom Shop Reveals 2022 Prestige and Annual Collections
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop™ today announces the launch of the Prestige Collection built by its team of world-class Master Builders, and their Annual Collection…
Live Dans Ton Salon Expands Livestream Possibilities with CHAUVET Professional
Adversity never lasts nearly as long as the innovations it inspires.
The XPND Telescoping Pedalboard from D'Addario
Available now, D’Addario is proud to introduce XPND, a game-changing telescoping pedalboard.
'Elvis Dove' and 'Elvis SJ-200' from Gibson
For 128 years, Gibson--the iconic American instrument brand--has shaped sound across generations and genres and has emerged as the most relevant, played and loved guitar brand around the world.
SWIM and NAMM Become WON: Women of NAMM
On International Women’s Day, Smart Women in Music (SWIM) is pleased to announce the group’s evolution to Women of NAMM (WON) and status as an official, all-volunteer council of NAMM.
Trade Regrets: Carol Jones Zadel, Concert Organist
Carol Jones Zadel, who introduced new organs and keyboard products to music dealers worldwide for more than 40 years, passed away on March 6 at the Eisenhower Health – Rancho…
Avid Strengthens U.S. Media Market Distribution through Adistec Partnership
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with Adistec Corp. into the U.S. market for audio and video content production technologies.
Taylor Guitars Named to 'Fast Company'’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the Manufacturing Sector for 2022
Taylor Guitars is very pleased to announce they’ve been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the Manufacturing Sector for 2022.
Luna Guitars Captures Beauty and Warmth in Kauwela Summer Concert Ukulele
Let there be endless summer with the introduction of the Uke Kauwela Summer Concert from Luna Guitars.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Nano Pulsar Variable Shape Stereo Tremolo
The new Nano Pulsar from Electro-Harmonix is a space-saving pedal with powerful sound shaping control that can function as a mono or stereo tremolo/panner.
Cort Turns Up the Heat on Upgraded G290 FAT II Electric
Cort Guitars introduces the updated G290 FAT II electric, featuring several functional upgrades to an already stylish double-cutaway.
Reverb Delivers Another Record-setting Holiday Season for Sellers
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, recntly announced that its sellers had their most successful holiday season on Reverb in…