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CE Distribution Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of SoZoTM Capacitors

CE Distribution is pleased to announce their exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the SoZoTM Capacitors.

Breedlove and Bedell Give Guitars Away to Dealers

NAMM 2016 took place in Anaheim, CA, January 21 – 24. Dealers, artists, consumers, and distributors flood the convention center for four days to check out all that the music…

Former Peerless director returns with Fibonacci

Having dissolved Peerless Guitars Europe in December 2014, director Graham Essen has returned with a new company, Fibonacci Guitars.

New Snark tuner innovation

Snark has introduced a new H.Z Clip on Tuner (RRP £19.99) for electric, acoustic and bass guitars.

Faith launches new satin-finish mahogany acoustic

Barnes and Mullins has launched the new Faith Naked Venus Mahogany into UK stores.

Hal Leonard Partners with Loog Guitars for Distribution and Instructional Book and App

Hal Leonard Corporation and Loog Guitars have announced a strategic partnership covering distribution in the U.S. and Canada, as well as licensing rights for Loog’s new instructional book and app.

Carlsbro adds acoustic and modelling amp duo

Carlsbro has added two new guitar amplifiers to its range, debuting them at the recent NAMM show.

Sakae adds another to growing roster

Drum brand Sakae, continues to add recognised artists to its UK roster, with Paul Jones, drummer and live MD for Sigma, the latest to come on board.

New Peavey mixers hit stores

New Peavey PV Auto-Tune and Bluetooth Mixers now available in the UK from Barnes and Mullins. 

Martin makes metal deal

Liquidmetal Technologies the world’s leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, has entered into a development agreement with Martin to design a guitar component to be made of Liquidmetal amorphous…

ADG hooks Bodfish

Tom Bodfish has joined Audio Distribution Group as area sales director.

New Fishman Website Goes Live

Built on the theme of “Inspired Performance Technology,” Fishman’s new website is now live at www.fishman.com.

Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight

We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West. His father, Pearl…

Major German retailer boosts international online offering

German retailer Music Store has invested in an upgrade to its online shopping interface to help expand its international business.

Holy Grail guitar show dates confirmed

The Holy Grail Guitar Show will once again be taking place at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin in October this year.

Busy KMC adds Aclam pedalboard exclusive

KMC Music has been appointed by Spanish firm Aclam Guitars, as exclusive US distributor of its pedalboard product line. 

On-Stage/TMP Donates NAMM Booth to Rock n Roll Camp LA

Accessories manufacturer On-Stage has donated an array of products to the Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles. 

Eastman Music Company named a “Company to Watch” by NAMM U

Building on the steadiness and growth of the past decade, Eastman Music Company and its family of instruments (Eastman Strings, Eastman Winds, Eastman Guitars, S.E. Shires, and Wm. S. Haynes)…

SLM Presents 2015 Sales Achievement Awards

St. Louis Music (SLM) recently announced the recipients of its first annual Sales Achievement Awards, recognizing the outstanding efforts of the SLM sales team throughout 2015. 

KMC Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Aclam Pedalboards

KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed by Aclam Guitars to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of the company’s Aclam pedalboard product line. 

Tracktion invests in new online offering

Tracktion Corporation has embarked on an ambitious 2016 agenda that includes at least three major product introductions as well as a complete update of its sales and marketing infrastructure. 

New Korean chief for Yamaha

Yamaha has appointed Kaneda Hideo to be the new CEO of its Korean division

Sakae adds Clean Bandit drummer to artist list

Sakae continues to grow its roster of artists, adding Clean Bandit drummer, Luke Patterson.

Trade Regrets: Rose L. Shure

On January 26, Shure Incorporated announced the passing of their chairman, Rose L. Shure. 

DigiTech brings out improved Trio pedal

DigiTech has added a follow-up to its band creation pedal, Trio, with the launch of the new Trio+ adding synced loops to the drum and bass features.

Fender's NAMM, in brief

If you happened to miss it during the blizzard of NAMM coverage, here’s a brief summary of what Fender took to the show.

Peavey launches include Cirrus 4 comeback

Peavey’s recent launch activity saw it bring back its Cirrus 4 bass guitar and launch a new micro amp head.

Supro adds all-tube Black Magick

Supro continues to grow its range, with the addition of the new all-tube Black Magick amp. 

New report predicts international surge for electric guitar market

A new report into the global electric guitar market says revenues will grow at an annual rate of 3.44 per cent over the next four years.

NAMM numbers looking good

This year’s NAMM welcomed a record line-up of exhibitors and a slight increase in visitor registrations, according to the organiser. 

Joly Named VP of QSC Professional Division

QSC, LLC. recently announced that Gene Joly has been named vice president of QSC Professional Division which offers live performance solutions including mixers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for musicians, bands,…

NAMM 2016: In case you missed it...

NAMM's usual flood of news makes it easy to miss some of the announcements made at the show. So, ever considerate, here's a few which you may have missed over the…

ROLI adds another to growing Seaboard range

Music creation startup ROLI launched another spongy keyboard at NAMM -  the Seaboard RISE 49, a four­-octave model of its innovative keyboard.

31st Annual NAMM TEC Awards

Winners in 31 technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 31st Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS held on January 23 in Anaheim, California.

D'Addario Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award

Daisy Rock Guitars at 2016 NAMM Show

Tish Ciravolo of Daisy Rock Guitars previews a new concept guitar on display in Anaheim this year.

NAMM 2016: TEC Awards winners announced

Winners in 31 technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 31st Annual TEC Awards at NAMM.

Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected at the 2016 NAMM Show

At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 23 during the 2016 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry professionals to its board…

Focusrite Novation Inc. Appoints KMC to Serve as a U.S. Sub-Distributor

Focusrite Novation Inc. (www.focusrite.com) and KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) have announced that, effective immediately, KMC Music will become a United States distributor of both the Focusrite and Novation digital audio production…

Yamaha Dealer of the Year Award Presented at NAMM

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.