Martin pre-NAMM Product Launch
Chris Martin of C.F. Martin & Co. speaks at the company's booth on Wednesday, the afternoon before Day One of the 2019 NAMM Show.
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Sax Machine: The Saxophone Market in 2019
It’s the family of woodwind instruments that to the uninformed appears like it should be a brasswind; the instrument that calls attention to itself and drives melodic performances in classical,…
Hercules Upgraded AGS Guitar Hanger
Hercules has changed the stand game with their Upgraded AGS Guitar Stand so it would “stand” to reason [Ouch… – Ed.] that the wall-mounted version would be similarly effective.
Anatomy of Sound Heart Beat 3D Guitar Picks
Most guitarists I know – myself included – have a go-to guitar pick. The concept of “my pick” is widespread and, in some ways, surprising when you consider how basic…
Loog Mini-Amp
Loog, the makers of the tiny three-stringed guitar for kids, have come up with a logical accessory: a tiny combo amplifier.
American Music & Sound’s Jeff Hawley
Before we dig in, I just want to touch upon some of the events in Thousand Oaks, California, where American Music & Sound is headquartered, that took place towards the…
Corner Music’s New Corner Moving a music store in Nashville – or anywhere else – is a major undertaking
Everyone hates moving, so when Nashville’s Corner Music decided it was time to move its thousands of SKUs from the literal corner location it’s occupied for the last 34 years,…
Kraft Music, Yamaha Corporation of America, and Guitars for Vets Collaborate to Help Veterans Cope with PTSD
Dan Van Buskirk, a Vietnam War vet, had always been interested in learning how to play the guitar, but was concerned that his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) might make…
Don’t Hate The Player…. Fender’s New Player Series Eclipses their Standard Models
Hey, modern music naysayers – Fender Guitars has some news for you. “We’ve got more interest in live and recorded music than at any time in history,” Fender CEO Andy…
A Musician’s Understanding: Whirlwind’s Michael Laiacona Leads with Innovation
Whirlwind (whirlwindusa.com), based in Rochester, New York, has been leading the audio interface industry for over 40 years, having built their well-earned reputation on offering some of the most rugged…
Obsolete? Hardly…
Many of you reading this editorial are either currently at or en route to the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California.
How Do You Orchestrate a Culture of ‘A’ Players? One Moment at a Time
In my most recent MMR column, titled How to Retain, Grow and Recruit Top Performers, I wrote that one of the most important roles of a business owner is recruiting…
A New Style in Customer Service: The Last Hope for Retail Equality
Whenever the topic of customer service is discussed, I am unabashedly “old school.” I am one to believe that good service improves the way a person perceives your business and…
The New Year is an Opportunity to Take Stock of How Retail is Changing
It’s January, the point in the year where retailers look both forward and back, trying to predict what’s coming while assessing what’s been.
Trade Regrets: SLM's Robert E. Lee
We received the following from St. Louis Music (SLM) on Tuesday, January 22: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Robert E. Lee, a 30 plus year…
Proamp and IQS Strings Share Artists Scheduled to Perform at their Winter NAMM Booth
Proamp and IQS Strings have shared their schedule for artists performing at their booth at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California this week.
The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe
The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe pedal is the latest version of the SwirlPool, and has most of the same features shrunk down into a Jr-sized pedal platform.
Amptweaker Launches Custom Pedal Shop
Amptweaker has launched a custom shop and also announced that pedal lovers can order fully custom Double Jr pedals.
QSC Premieres 'Play Out Loud' At Winter NAMM
QSC, LLC will premiere its global campaign “Play Out Loud” at this year’s Winter NAMM Show, taking place in Anaheim, California.
AmpRx Readies Launch of Eurovolt
AmpRx Power Solutions, the company that designed and manufactures the iconic BrownBox Tube Amplifier power correction unit, is launching the Eurovolt.
JHS Set for Strong NAMM Showing
UK MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show on stand 6404 with brands including Vintage, Fret-King and Odyssey brasswind.
Gibson Kicking Off New Era at NAMM
Gibson will showcase a new line-up and artist collaborations at NAMM and has promised its best-ever vintage re-issue plus a resurrection of the Epiphone brand.
Adam Hall Pushing US Plans at NAMM
During this year's NAMM Show the Adam Hall Group will be presenting various innovations at its booth in Hall A (11514).
Nord Adds New Piano Monitor System
Nord is launching its compact Nord Piano Monitor system, with speakers that can be mounted to the Nord Piano 4 using the optional Monitor Brackets.
CHAUVET DJ Wins Sixth Straight Dealers’ Choice Award
CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…
Rhythm X Joins the Promark Drumsticks Artist Roster
D’Addario & Co. has announced the addition of WGI Ensemble Rhythm X to the Promark Drumsticks family, in addition to their Evans Drumheads and D’Addario Accessories endorsement.
ADJ Group Names Short Global PR & Communications Manager
The ADJ Group is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Eddie Short as its new PR and Communications Manager.
Mapex Partners with Jimmy Pemberton Supporting 'Benny Beats' Animated Series
Mapex Drums has announced a new partnership with Boston-based drummer and creator Jimmy Pemberton.
Electro-Harmonix Defeats Chinese Company Pirating their Technology
Shenzhen Mooer Audio Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer and marketer of electronic effects pedals, was infringing on EHX’s copyrighted software.
Music for All Announces Advocacy in Action Award Winners
Nearly 100 winners from schools and school districts across America have been recognized as recipients of the Music for All Advocacy in Action Awards for 2019.
Roland Establishes Partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition
Roland Corporation has announced their partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), a UK-based non-profit artist advocacy group that provides support, advice and education in order to empower artist entrepreneurs…
Peavey UNITY DR16 Digital Mixer lands in the UK
Peavey UK has confirmed the immediate availability of the new UNITY DR16 16 Channel Digital Mixer in the UK.
Warwick Lines Up NAMM Bass Launches
Warwick will be presenting a number of bass launches at booth 4636 in Hall D at this year’s NAMM Show 2019.
Taylor makes Four High Level Promotions
Taylor Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company.
Gibson Launching Chris Cornell Signature Guitar
Gibson is launching a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar based on the former Soundgarden singer's instrument.
Orange Ambassadors Pack NAMM Booth
Orange Amplification is hosting ambassadors Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser on its booth #4644, Hall D signing autographs during NAMM 2019.
JHS Adds New Finishes to Vintage Historic Series
JHS has added a new colour finish to its Vintage Historic Series of acoustic guitars.
ADJ Group Acquires Eliminator Lighting
ADJ Products LLC has announced that it has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaded even further its product range.
GC Acquires TVTI
Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of Chicago and Bannockburn, Illinois-based audio & video integration firm Tunnel Vision Technology Inc., (TVTI).
Aguilar Amplification Adds Lee to Their Artist Roster
Aguilar Amplification has added bassist Will Lee to their family of endorsing artists.