KMC Music DigiTech TRIO Band Creator and Looper Pedals
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D’Addario NS Micro Soundhole Tuner
Planet Waves by D’Addario has announced their new NS Micro Soundhole Tuner.
D’Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
D’Addario is set to expand their acoustic string line, announcing the brand new uncoated Nickel Bronze series.
Perri’s New Retro Hootenanny Guitar Straps
Perri’s are delighted to introduce their new Hootenanny Guitar Straps.
Ernie Ball Music Man The Valentine
Ernie Ball Music Man announced that the Valentine, a brand new guitar designed by celebrated guitarist James Valentine (Maroon 5), will be available for pre-order on June 1, 2016.
Deering Tony Trischka Signature Model Banjos
Tony Trischka has partnered with Deering Banjos. The two new signature model 5-string banjos are named the Golden Clipper and the Silver Clipper; retailing respectively for $17,299 and $4,799.
Riversong Guitars' Silhouette and Silhouette DLX
Riversong Guitars' Silhouette features a west coast Sitka spruce top, Chillakwian maple back and sides, and a walnut fret board.
Cordoba Mini SM-CE
Cordoba introduced the latest addition to the Cordoba Mini Series: the Mini SM-CE. The Mini SM-CE features a solid cedar top, spalted maple back and sides, and a padauk rosette…
Guild Guitars Reissues the S-200 T-Bird and the Bluesbird
Guild Guitars Reissues the two popular guitars from the sixties with a modern twist.
Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitar
Yamaha TransAcoustic Guitar is an entirely new concept in acoustic guitar technology that recreates the experience of playing in a rich, live room without needing any external amplification or effects.
Michael Kelly Guitars Patriot Striped Ebony
An addition to the Custom Collection, the Michael Kelly Guitars Patriot Striped Ebony features a distinctive striped ebony top and mahogany body with five-ply white-black binding, as well as a mahogany…
Music Takes a Stand on a Difficult Topic
The connection between music and non-traditional gender identities, aka LGBT, goes back decades, if not centuries.
4 Ways to be Working on Your Business and Not in It
We are entering the summer season, nearing the mid-point of the year and turning the corner into fall. What better time to rejuvenate and refresh the way we are approaching…
Making the Case for Nylon-Strung Guitars
After almost eight years of reading MMR, I admit to feeling somewhat left out.
Retail: The Mall of Fame
The growing number of music museums all have a retail component. Is there a connection?
Chuck Surack: The Founder of Sweetwater Sound Gives Back to the Community that Nurtured Him
If, at 14 years old, Chuck Surack hadn’t met his first girlfriend, he probably would have made Eagle Scout.
Kawai: Setting the Standards
The people at Kawai certainly possess a passion for pianos.
Electric Guitars: Plugged In - Part II
Electric guitar suppliers discuss the 2016 market.
Manuel Rodríguez Guitars: 'Brand Spain'
“Spanish guitars must be built in Spain,” enthused Manuel Rodríguez III, CEO of Manuel Rodríguez Guitars, while speaking to MMR from the company’s factory in Toledo, Spain earlier this spring.
Guitar Accessories: All the Small Things
Guitar and bass accessory suppliers chime in on market trends.
Getting Connected: MI & Pro Audio Cable Sales
In this survey of over 200 MI retailers, MMR aims to get a sense for what trends are driving cable sales in 2016.
Roland: All Access(ories)
2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the company’s general…
Giving Shelter: An MI Fundraiser Housing Cancer Patients and Their Families
If you were to ask Jeff Millar-Sax, what makes him the happiest, he would tell you, “Helping others and making music.” Through the creation of his album Giving Shelter and…
2016 RPDMA Convention: Celebrating 40 Years and Looking to the Future
Going strictly by the numbers, the 2016 40th Anniversary Convention, held in St. Louis April 27-30, might seem to have been something of a mixed bag.
In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and fond remembrances…
Protest Song
Wherever there is political agitation, you’ll find music reflecting and reacting to that fact.
Reverb.org backs Lacey Act campaign
Reverb is backing a campaign to halt illegal logging of endangered woods and promote sustainable alternatives.
Spector releases Limited Edition 40th Anniversary basses
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Spector Limited Edition 40th Anniversary bass guitars in the UK.
JBL ships EON One linear PA system
JBL has launched its EON One all-in- one linear-array PA system in the UK.
Graph Tech adds to accessories range
US guitar component specialist Graph Tech has introduced two new additions to its portfolio.
TMP Names Henry National Accounts Manager, Pro Audio
The Music People (TMP) has welcomed David Henry as national accounts manager-Pro Audio, as of June 1.
SLM Acquires Compass Ligatures
St. Louis Music (SLM) has purchased of Compass Ligatures, a unique ligature system that can be applied across all types of saxophone and clarinet.
JHS adds D-Day mandolin
JHS’ Vintage brand has added a new commemorative Gordon Giltrap D-Day Mandolin to its range.
Colaiuta signs for Gretsch Drums
Drummer Vinnie Colaiuta has signed on as an official endorser of Gretsch Drums.
New Indian partner for Renkus-Heinz
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Acoustic Arts as its Indian distributor.
Rock Band and Fender Will Remain Partners for Another Ten Years
Harmonix Music Systems, developer of Rock Band, reported the extension of their arrangement with Fender®.
Warwick adds pBuzz trombone
As part of its recently-announced distribution deal with Warwick Music, JHS is launching the pBuzz plastic trombone.
Fender extends Rock Band deal
Rock Band video game developer Harmonix has announced an extensdion of its agreement with Fender.
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show.
Sheargold closing Maidenhead store
Sheargold Pianos, in Maidenhead has announced plans to shut up shop.