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Hal Leonard Jaco Pastorius Titles

Play like Jaco Pastorius, is a new Hal Leonard book with online audio that helps players learn his technique.

GluBoost Glue Dry Accelerator

GluBoost Glue Dry Accelerator is a non-blushing glue dry accelerator in the GluBoost family of products.

On-Stage Guitar/Keyboard Pedal Board GPB4000

The On-Stage GPB4000 is a pedal board for both guitarists and keyboard players.

J. Rockett Audio Designs Tranquilizer Phase/Vibe Pedal

J. Rockett Audio Designs Tranquilizer Phase/ Vibe pedal is capable of classic phase 45 sounds, classic Univibe sounds, classic Leslie sounds, and classic vibe only sounds.

BOSS Waza Craft CE-2W Chorus Pedal

The new Waza Craft CE- 2W Chorus is a premium analog pedal made exclusively in Japan to honor the 40th anniversary of BOSS effects.

Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2

Radial Engineering Ltd. Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2 is an updated version of the company’s guitar amp switcher.

U.S. Music Corporation’s Gil Soucy Discusses Washburn Guitars

Washburn Guitars is one of the most storied American brands, long favored by a number of prominent artists across many genres.

They’re Back (Almost)...

Promos are nice, but relationships reap the rewards.

Brexit is Served

When attendees and exhibitors walked onto the show floor at NAMM in Nashville on that Thursday, they saw a summer show that continues to expand and look healthier each year.

Make Each Customer’s Experience Amazing – Part I

Retailers often say they want their customers to be “100 percent satisfied.” But, really, that’s not enough to make customers loyal – loyal to the point of exclusivity, where they…

It’s In The Details

B&O accessories sales in 2016.

Let Your Voice be Heard

In this election year – a pretty wacky one, by anyone’s estimation – you might take solace in participating in another voting process with considerably less associated angst and confusion:…

Hot Times In ‘Music City’

“Industry conditions continue to change rapidly, and this year’s Summer NAMM Show provided a unique platform for our members to better understand the impact of these changes.,” observes NAMM’s Joe…

‘That Unique Sound’

Nylon-stringed acoustic guitars take center stage.

PMC Receives NAMM Foundation Grant

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has once again received a generous grant from the NAMM Foundation to expand its market development programs, campaigns and events that bring percussion education to…

Music China 2016

Music China, the largest trade fair in the Asian musical instrument industry, takes center stage from October 26 – 29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Trade Regrets: Owen McPeek

Owen McPeek passed away on August 11th. Beginning in the late’60s, McPeek managed Rush’s Music in Knoxville, Tennessee for over a decade.

Trade Regrets: John Craviotto

On August 9th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:John Craviotto, the founder of Craviotto Drum Company, passed away last month at the age of 69.

Sweetwater Hires Bailey to run GearFest and Academy of Music

Sweetwater has hired longtime Roland representative Bob Bailey, who will have two roles. He will fill the newly created position of executive director of GearFest, and he will also be…

JHS adds Attitude to accessories line-up

JHS has taken on distribution of the Attitude range of instrument bags and cases across a number of European territories.

Bright idea brings light relief to musicians

A new product from Fretlord, called Spectrus, aims to solve the problem of musician’s not being able to see what they’re playing in a dark performance environment. 

New Asia rep for Audix

Audix has appointed Global Market Management as its exclusive representative  in the Asia-Pacific region.

GC Expands National Presence with Three Recent Openings

  Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Orem, Utah (June 30); Cary, North Carolina (July 14); and Norman, Oklahoma (August 11).

Metroplex Selected as Exclusive Bösendorfer Retailer for North Texas

Metroplex Piano Warehouse has been selected as the official Bösendorfer piano representative for the North Texas market. With this rare designation, Metroplex is transforming its Keller store location into a…

How to win a Dealers' Choice Award

Is there anything more satisfying than rocking up at the NAMM Show and having a lovely new Dealer’s Choice Award taking pride of place on your booth? Quite a few things…

Grindrod seeks investment

Amp designer and manufacturer Steve Grindrod is hoping to raise money for his latest eponymous project through online crowdfunding.

Boot Camp is back at NAMM

The 2017 NAMM Show will open one day early for Retail Boot Camp, an intensive one-day training for music retail businesses. 

New-look JHS site launch

JHS has launched a brand new trade website, with a number of new features.

Losby Named Steinway CEO

Steinway Musical Instruments has promoted Ron Losby to the position of CEO

Hal Leonard to Distribute ZT Amps

The self-proclaimed “loudest little amps in the world,” ZT Amplifiers, will now be distributed in the United States and Canada by Hal Leonard as part of their expanding distribution business.

Manson heads out of Westside

Andy Manson, long serving head of press and social media at Westside Distribution, is leaving the company and the industry to take a new position elsewhere.

Choose your nominees for the Dealers’ Choice Awards

It’s that time of year again when we invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual…

Zoom UK adds Metallica guitarist's pedal line

Zoom UK has taken on distribution of the KHDK range of pedals created by Mettalica guitarist, Kirk Hammett.

ICMP strikes deal with London music hub

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has struck a new partnership with Tileyard Studios based in Kings Cross, Central London.

Tin Pan Alley film project seeks backers

Journalist and film maker Henry Scott-Irvine, who has been heavily involved in orchestrating the campaign to save Denmark Street from developers, is seeking backers to make a film documenting the…

Last Chance to Select the Nominees for the 2016 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!

We invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) - the final day to let your…

PLASA looks to future at AGM

PLASA’s recent UK AGM saw the audio and lighting body discussing its future direction under new MD Peter Heath, including a restructuring which would lead to the closing of its London…

JBL readies new powered PA launch

JBL has introduced a new wireless high-powered portable PA system - the PRX800W - which will be launched in October.

Yet another joins Sakae roster

Sakae is continuing to build a roster of UK and international talent backing its drum range, adding Area 11 drummer, Leo Taylor.

JHS launches Cavern and Marquee-licensed ranges

JHS has added to its line-up of license-branded instruments with the launch of a new range featuring two iconic music venues - Liverpool’s Cavern Club and London’s Marquee.