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Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is hosting a series of preview demos for the new Yamaha Montage Synth at its Hollywood location (7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046) on Thursday, March…
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group.
Italian string specialist Aquila, has expanded into China through its relationship with Warwick.
Following hard on the launch of its 1000W bass amp, Peavey’s new MiniMega and MiniMax bass amp heads have now arrived in the UK.
Lauren Kosty has become the latest artist to join Sakae Drums’ growing roster of endorsees.
Peavey has launched the Headliner 1000 Bass amp head.
The organiser of The Guitar Show – held at Bingley Hall in Birmingham at the end of February – say this year's show was its busiest yet, and has announced expansion…
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada.
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the new legislation designed to safeguard music venues in England.
PRS Guitars and John Mayer have announced a special run of Private Stock “Super Eagle” guitars.
IAG has finally appointed a new head of marketing for Wharfedale Pro, in the form of ex-Yamaha manager, Peter Peck.
Audix announced the release of its Performance Series, a professional wireless system designed for vocalists, musicians, performers, and presenters.
Hal Leonard released two new volumes in the Saxophone Play-Along series that will enhance the collections of all sax players: Charlie Parker and David Sanborn.
Available in 4, 5, and 6-string versions, the SR300E, 305E and 306E are designed for experienced players.
The new “Parlor Series instruments feature a solid sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a newly designed and modified scalloped bracing and slightly smaller frets than previously found on…
Tama has again expanded its Sound Lab Project (S.L.P.) lineup with three new drums, including the G-Walnut, the Vintage Poplar Maple, and Vintage Hammered Steel models.
The MANHASSET Chorale Microphone Stands uses the MANHASSET Symphony shaft with Magic Finger Clutch and the Symphony base for great stability and support.
Since the tube of this unique saxophone is straight, the structure of its sound is organized, not only by the shape of the tube, but also by you, the player.
The Shotgun is a guitar-signal distribution amplifier that is able to drive up to four amps simultaneously without introducing the hum and buzz that is typically encountered due to ground…
DR Strings announced VERITAS™, a patented new type of Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar string, with longer life and no surface coating or treatment.
For reasons of space, the latest generation of slim, only 1 RU multi-channel AD/DA converters feature up to 8 DSUB connectors to connect analog in- and outputs.
Music Nomad Equipment Care announced that their String Fuel string cleaner and lubricant is available in a point of sale display pack.
In Part I of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora of modular,…
Heavy metal. Artists within the genre – and of it’s slightly more respected sibling, “hard rock” – have rarely been critical darlings.
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety of configurations…
Accessories brand MusicNomad, is launched the HumiReader a patent pending humidity and temperature monitor.
Musikmesse 2016 will be offering a special feature for drummers at this year’s show the new Drum Camp, which will see six leading international drummers presenting their kits and demonstrating their skills.
EBS and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched the new EBS Magni 500 series combo bass amps.
The theme of the 2015 European Holiday On Ice Passion pulls back the curtain to offer a behind the scenes look at the long and magical journey that world class skaters make from…
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America names Music Exchange “Overall Dealer of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2016 NAMM Show, held recently…
An essential piece of gear for any musician or venue hoping to perform to an actual “audience,” live sound mixers in 2016 are now available in a variety of configurations…
With a goal of producing musical instruments that are more accessible for younger (physically smaller) players, Nuvo Instrumental is an emerging force in the quest to create more lifelong music-makers.
Back in 1959, fellow music educators George Quinlan and Tom Fabish joined forces and launched Quinlan & Fabish.
Registration and housing is open for Summer NAMM held June 23-25, 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
I write this article for the March issue of MMR on President’s Day as the snow is falling in New York.
A lot of things come in groups of three. There are three primary colors. The strongest geometric shape – a triangle – has three sides. A BLT has three ingredients…
A ligature is no small thing.
In this issue, we devote a sizable chunk of real estate to examining the current fretted market for instruments and gear geared toward the hard rock and heavy metal enthusiast…
What if I told you that the key to success in MI today could be bought for the measly price of $2.99?
In a seminar we did together on this topic, Greg Billings from the Steinway Piano Gallery in Naples, Florida said, “If I had known then what I know now, I…
