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Now Marshall adds wireless headphones

Marshall continues to add to its range of branded audio products, with the launch of the new Major II Bluetooth wireless headphones. 

D'Addario backs string recycling programme

D’Addario has hooked up with a global recycling scheme called TerraCycle to introduce a string recycling programme.

D'Addario Launches First-Ever Guitar String Recycling Program

D'Addario teamed with the global recycling organization TerraCycle to create Playback, a safe and independent way to recycle instrument strings.

Trade Regrets: George Lukas

In late February, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:NAMM past president and longtime music retailer, George Lukas, passed away last month. 

Hal Leonard & Homespun Celebrate 20 Years Together

Hal Leonard and Homespun celebrated their 20th anniversary of working together at the NAMM 2016 show.

Korg adds Pitchblack to mini tuner range

Korg has added to its collection of mini pedal board tuners, with the Pitchblack.    

New venue for combined BPM and Pro shows

DJ and audio shows BPM and PRO shows are combining at a new venue this year.

Guangzhou Prolight show looms

China's first key audio show of the year, Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, is almost upon us, taking place from 29th February to 3rd March.

Music Education Expo starts tomorrow

The Music Education Expo opens its doors tomorrow for two days of seminars, workshops and show floor activity. 

Hal Leonard Adele's 25

Hal Leonard's Adele – 25 is currently available in piano/vocal/guitar and easy piano format with many other editions for ukulele, choral, and band coming soon. 

Vandoren Clarinet Reed Mix Card

Vandoren already offers clarinetists a variety of reeds to choose from beyond the Traditional reed – the V12, 56 rue Lepic, and the new V21.

Grund Audio GP Series Loudspeakers

 With four models—the GP-08A, GP-10A, GP-12A, and GP-15A—the new Grund Audio Design GP loudspeakers are all 2-way systems featuring a 1-inch compression driver mated with an 8-, 10-, 12-, or…

Westone AM Pro Series

Available in 2016, the AM Pro Series features the Am Pro 10 (single balanced armature driver monitor with passive ambience), the Am Pro 20 (dual balanced armature driver monitor with…

Godin Passion RG-4 Swamp Ash Bass, Godin Core CT, and Summit Classic CT

The newest member of the Godin family is the Godin Passion RG-4 Swamp Ash Bass.

The Amahi UK210S

The Amahi UK210S features improved intonation, Aquila Nylgut strings, sealed guitar style tuners, a deluxe padded embroidered bag, as well as a dressed fretboard and frets.

FOMOfx Virtual Jeff

The world's first electronic vibrato (whammy) bar, VIRTUAL JEFF, is the 21st century update to legacy mechanical versions from Bigsby®, Fender® and Floyd Rose®.

EMG T and J Systems

Both the T (Tele) and J (Jazz) Systems are quick replacement pickups and controls that have been designed for simple installation and require no soldering.

Riversong Wooden Composite Pick Expansion

Lok-N-Roll Compensated Locking Nut

The new Lok-N-Roll improves your guitar by providing proper pitch and compensation across the fretboard. 

Manhasset Music Stand Weight

MANHASSET® Music Stand 2.5 Pound Weight is made of cast iron and is easily attached to the Manhasset Symphony base for dependable performance.

Levy’s Scenic MPDS2 and Falcon MJ2PLD

Levy’s introduces the MPDS2 sublimation guitar straps with colorful outdoor scenes.

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2016 Set to Open for Trade

Industry peers can look forward to the forthcoming Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, which takes place from February 29 to March 3 2016 in Guangzhou.

Sound Technology adds Ace to promo video series

Sound Technology has continued to add to its series of live video sessions, with the latest featuring Ace from Skunk Anansie, backing the Larrivee acoustic brand.

New MI store for Aberdeen

There is still some positive news to be found amid the current spate of closures and shops going bust, with a new music retailer opening in Aberdeen.

Faith adds Mallory Knox duo

Faith Guitars continues to build its artist roster, adding guitarists James Gillett and Sam Douglas from UK five-piece alternative rock band Mallory Knox.

Record-Breaking: 2016 NAMM Show Largest in Organization’s 115-Year History

“This year's show was truly a testament to the collective energy created when NAMM members from around the world come together. It was simply amazing,” says NAMM president and CEO…

The Making of the Audix D6

Click the link to watch this new video on the making of the Audix D6, showing the production and assembly processes that take place in Wilsonville, Oregon. 

Keyboard Concepts Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha

Keyboard Concepts of Southern California has been named “Institutional Dealer of the Year” by Yamaha Corporation of America.

Reeds & Mouthpieces – An Evolving B&O Market Segment

With regards to sales of reeds and mouthpieces, there seem to be a few “constants” for dealers, based on the results of this month’s retailer survey, sent out to just…

Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market

Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late.

2016 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards

Worst Behavioral TrendThe relative preponderance of adult males taking photos with their selfie-sticks at the NAMM Show this year was… off-putting. C’mon guys – you’re better than that.

More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part I

Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space.

Roland’s Jay Wanamaker on ‘Growth Mode’ and Plans for the Future

In January of 2015, industry vet Jay Wanamaker was appointed president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S.

Morty Manus: 1926-2016

On January 9th, Morton Manus, president of Alfred Music, passed away after a battle with cancer.

Nine Reasons to Attend a NAMM Show (If You’ve Never Been)

The big snowstorm that buried the East Coast has come and gone, and so has this year’s Anaheim NAMM show.

Ch-Ch Changes

2016 got off to a fairly depressing start, as a number of iconic popular musicians passing away in rapid succession.

Access is Something Retailers Can Give to Differently Abled Customers

The holiday season is in our collective rearview mirror at this point, but the idea of doing well by doing good remains a fundamentally sound proposition year-round for retailers.

New Websites for Knilling & Blessing

St. Louis Music is the owner of E.K. Blessing Brass and Knilling strings. For 2016, SLM presents both brands on a new online canvas: BlessingBrass.com & Knilling.com

Music Dynamics goes under

Ambitious West Country dealer Music Dynamics, has gone into administration with the loss of all three of its stores. 

Todd Sharp Amplifiers launches

Nashville-based guitarist Todd Sharp has launched Todd Sharp Amplifiers, a range of custom-made amps.