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SSL centres on Nucelus 2 launch

Solid State Logic and distributor Sound Technology have announced the UK launch of Nucleus 2, a new version of SSL’s professional DAW controller, audio interface and studio monitoring hub.

Finns looking up for music start-up

An Espoo, Finland based start-up Linked By Music has launched a Beta version of a social media service that combines social features together with blogging services and a market place for musicians.

New Rovner Products Cap Packaging

January 2017, Rovner replacement caps come in boxes instead of bags.  

The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions

At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…

GuitarTown Kids Project to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

Musical artists help kick off art project bringing families together to paint guitars for charity at Santa’s workshop and holiday party. The T.J.  Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research has partnered with…

"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show

 Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016…

Commercial Rosewood and Bubinga Import/Export Regulations to Take Effect January 2

Note: U.S. domestic shipments will NOT require permits. Guidelines outlined for rosewood, bubingas and kosso import/export and use of in-stock wood.Action protecting more than 250 species of rosewood (dalbergia), three species of…

ICMP adds production training

ICMP has announced the launch of a suite of pro-training production courses.

Radial turns on Headlight

Canadian pedal firm Radial Engineering continues to add to its Tonebone range with its latest offering the compact guitar amp selector, the Headlight.

Myall adds Beaumont accessories to line-up

Jonathan Myall Music has taken on distribution of Beaumont Music accessories in the UK.

Musikmesse rolls out brass competition

Musikmesse 2017 is looking to attract fans of modern and traditional brass music by hosting Woodstock of Brass Music’s finale of the ‘Copa Kapella’ band competition.

New HQ for Fishman

US pickup specialist Fishman, has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters.

Akai adds wireless MIDI controllers

Akai has launched two new wireless bluetooth MIDI controllers.

EU exit pushes up guitar prices

Interesting piece here on how Britain's disastrous decision to leave the EU is affecting the price of guitars and other instruments in the UK due to the weakened value of…

Fishman Moves To Expansive New Headquarters

​Fishman has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters.

HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM

HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM.

​ Gambale Hosts Guitar Clinics in Asia with Cort

Guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia. Beginning in China and ending in South Korea, the tour gave audiences a rare glimpse into Gambale’s…

ADJ To Hit The Road This Fall With Pop-Up Tradeshow

Following a new product launch at LDI in Las Vegas last month, the ADJ team will be hitting the road this fall to give customers across the US the opportunity…

The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students…

Chauvet Professional at Private Party With Jay Leno

Event lighting designer John Farr recently lit a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in a home outside Baltimore. Jay Leno made an appearance to provide entertainment. Farr’s event rig consisted of…

Alvarez Launches Guitar of the Month Campaign

Alvarez announced the launch of its Guitar of the Month promotion, which will present popular models of Alvarez guitars with their own dedicated webpage, social media branding and a giveaway…

Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster

Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold.

Beartooth Deploys Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B Fixtures on Tour

On their current national tour in support of their Red Bull Records album Aggressive, Beartooth (founded by former Attack Attack! star Caleb Shomo) deploys Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures.

Prestige Adds Rex Brown to A&R Roster

Prestige Guitars Ltd. announced Rex Brown of Pantera, KDH (Kill Devil Hill), and now The Rex Brown Band has joined their A&R Roster.

Spalding store to close

Spalding Music Services will be the latest UK retailer to call it a day, shutting up shop after 44 years in the game, early next year. 

Mojotone adds to Tele pickup line

Mojotone has added two models of Telecaster style pickups to its family of ‘Quiet Coil’ hum-canceling pickups.

Ironside rolls into D'Addario

D’Addario UK has recruited Adam Ironside as as its new fretted specialist.

Martin lines up trio of NAMM launches

Martin will add  three new models to its popular 16 Series at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show.

Gambale Asian tour backs Cort

Guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia on behalf of Cort guitars, in which he promoted his signature acoustic model.

Korg launching new mini synth

Korg is launching the Monologue Analogue Synthesizer - a  monophonic Analogue synthesizer based on the minilogue but re-designed and re-voiced for a powerful monophonic sound with updates to the sequencer.

Trade Regrets: Milt Okun

Milt Okun, founder of Cherry Lane Music Publishing, passed away on November 15th, at the age of 92.

EAW Names Bobel North U.S. Sales Engineer

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed Jim Bobel to the position of North U.S. sales engineer, effective immediately.

Musical Innovations’ Leenman wins Duke Energy Service and Citizenship Award

Tracy E. Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named winner of the 2016 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.

Snark relaunches tuner range

Snark has relaunched its range of clip-on guitar, bass, violin, ukulele and chromatic tuners, adding a number of improvements.

Tin Pan Alley campaign forges ahead

The director behind a movie charting the history of Denmark’s Street’s Tin Pan Alley has started a crowdfunding campaign aiming to raise the £28,000 needed to get the film made.

PRS updates SE Series

 PRS has announced a number of updates to its SE Series of guitars including new headstocks and redesigned pickups.

BSP Limited Edition Mercury Series Snare Drums

Black Swamp Percussion has assembled a set of five limited edition 3.5" x 13" Mercury Series snare drums.  Each features a special resin fiber shell wrapped in a distinct wood veneer.

VocoPro Ditgital-1

VocoPro recently launched their affordable all-digital wireless microphone system, Digital-1.

GluBoost Nominates Marc Ingber and SCORE Mktg. as Dealer and Repair Store Rep

GluBoost announced a partnership with Marc Ingber and SCORE Mktg as the manufacturers representative to MI Dealers and Repair Stores. 

GHS & Rocktron on Tour With Disturbed

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bassist John Moyer are currently using the Rocktron Banshee 2 and GHS Strings on their latest tour.