Ernie Ball Shares New Episode of ‘String Theory’ Featuring Adam Granduciel
Ernie Ball has shared their latest episode of String Theory featuring Ernie Ball artist, Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs.
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Weber Celebrates New String Partnership with D’Addario with NAMM Giveaway
Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments will be celebrating a new mandolin string partnership with D'Addario by giving away one of the newly redesigned Yellowstone F14-F mandolins on the final day of…
Loudbox Mini Amplifier from Fishman
Fishman’s Loudbox Mini portable amplifier with Bluetooth wireless connectivity enables users to easily and neatly add backing tracks and a variety of vocal or recorded accompaniments.
KORG USA, Inc. Acquires Spector Bass Company
In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company.
Taylor Guitars Announces 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.
Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show
Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be held from…
John Packer Musical Instruments To Receive the 2019 Believe in Music Award
John Packer Musical Instruments will be presented with the 2019 Believe in Music Award in recognition of our dedication to the Music Industry and encouraging music making at Winter NAMM…
D’Addario Foundation Partners with Over 200 Community-Based Music Instruction Programs in 2018
In 2018, the D’Addario Foundation was able to partner with a number of music industry companies to fulfill needs of some of the 200-plus community-based music instruction programs the foundation…
Trade Regrets: Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, Founder of Prentice Practice Pads
On Thursday, January 10, MMR received the following obituary for Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, the founder Prentice Practice Pads, who passed away on January 2, 2019.
Florida Bandmasters Association Selects Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing was chosen to provide new musical pieces for the revamped sight-reading portion of the Florida Bandmasters Association’s (FBA) annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA).
NAMM Young Professionals Event features Joel Menchey of Menchey Music Service, Inc.
The NAMM Young Professionals will host a two-hour event during The NAMM Show featuring Joel Menchey, president and CEO of Menchey Music Service.
Fender Makes Bigsby Acquisition
Fender has acquired the Bigsby brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises.
DW Adds new Hardware to 5000 Series
Drum Workshop has added a Single Chain Pedal (AH4) to its classic 5000 Series hardware line.
Los Cabos Extends South American Business
Los Cabos Drumsticks, Canada’s largest drumstick manufacturer, has expanded its presence in South America, adding Plug & Play as its newest distributor.
Aguilar Launches Latest Lightweight cab in UK
US bass specialist Aguilar Amplification has launched its new SL 115 bass cabinet in the UK.
Colombian deal for D&A Guitar Gear
D&A Guitar Gear, has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Colombian guitar pedalboards brand, Waggi, known for its innovative design and unique cable management system.
Supro launches new Blues King 12
The new Supro Blues King 12 combo amplifier is designed to capture the prized Supro amp tone that helped sculpt the sound of early electric Rock & Roll and the British Invasion of the…
Martin Audio Announces Kuehn as President of Martin Audio North America
Martin Audio has announced that with immediate effect, Case Kuehn has joined the company as president of Martin Audio North America LLC.
YCA Names Morris Creative Director of In-House Creative Agency
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Steve Morris has joined the company as creative director of Studio 60, the company’s in-house creative agency for Yamaha musical instruments and audio/visual…
Hoshino USA Announces Partnership with Bergerault
After years of development and Tama’s auspicious 2011 entry into the B&O percussion market, the drum builder has unveiled another surprise: Tama B&O Percussion has announced it will join forces…
The Lesher Center for the Arts Installs Danley Speakers
The Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California recently installed a new sound system using Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers and subwoofers in the Margaret Lesher Theater, which greatly…
Greta Van Fleet Use CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on 2019 Tour
Eric Cathcart worked on the lighting design for Greta Van Fleet’s current tour, and traveling with him every step of the way was a power-packed lighting rig featuring 25 COLORado…
Shure Names Humrichouser VP of Global Sales
Shure Incorporated is announcing the promotion of Mark Humrichouser to vice president of Global Sales.
FMIC Acquires Bigsby
Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC) has announced the acquisition of the Bigsby® brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises.
2019 All Percussion Industry & PMC Membership Meeting during the NAMM Convention
Everyone interested in growing the market for all percussion instruments and accessories is invited to attend PMC's Mebership Meeting on January 24th at the Hilton Anaheim (Catalina Room # 7).
YCA Welcomes Clark as B&O Manager for Great Lakes Region
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts of Michigan,…
D’Addario Shares ‘Guitar Power’ Episode 6 with Paul Franklin
D’Addario has released Episode 6 of “Guitar Power,” which features Paul Franklin, known for his prolific work on pedal steel.
Trade Regrets: Arthur Teller
On January 4, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: News was received our dear friend Christian Hoyer in Bubenreuth, Germany that Artur Teller passed away. His funeral was…
Wildhorse Saloon Partners with Heil Sound
Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon partnered with Heil Sound to add a stage full of pro microphones to their mic inventory.
Vater Adds Hirano to Artist Family
Vater has added Taku Hirano to the Vater Family of Artists. Vater will be releasing Taku Hirano's unique signature multi-purpose stick design, "Katana," at NAMM 2019.
The Music People Celebrates 40 Years of Product Innovation, Top-line Service
The Music People, leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is celebrating its 40thanniversary in 2019.
YCA Welcomes Clark as B&O District Manager for Great Lakes Region
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts of Michigan,…
D&A Guitar Gear Appointed Exclusive US Distributor for Waggi Pedalboards
D&A Guitar Gear, manufacturer of high-quality, innovative instrument stands, and accessories has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Colombian guitar pedalboards brand, Waggi, known for its innovative design and…
KORG USA, Inc. to Distribute Darkglass Electronics
Setting the stage for its most exciting NAMM show to date, KORG USA Inc. (KUSA) has been named as the U.S. distribution partner for Darkglass Electronics.
Remo Taps Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Remo announced that as of January 1, 2019, Hal Leonard will serve as a principal distribution and marketing partner for Remo in the United States, with shipments to dealers starting…
Kyser Offers Handcrafted Capos at Winter NAMM
The Kyser Winter NAMM booth will be transformed into a mini capo factory where NAMM attendees can assemble their very own Kyser Quick-Change Capo. The capos will be handcrafted on…
Welsh veteran Cranes closing its doors
Veteran Welsh music shop Cranes is to become the latest UK MI store to close after more than 30 years in the business.
JHS adds another to audio line-up
JHS has added CAD Audio to its growing line-up of pro-audio brands.
DiGiCo swoops for Klang
DiGiCo has acquired Klang:technologies, adding it to the Audiotonix line-up that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic, and DiGiCo.
KORG Teams up with Greg Mackie and Peter Watts
KORG has announced a strategic alliance with noted pro audio product designers, Greg Mackie and Peter Watts.