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NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches

Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others.

NAMM 2016: JHS adds new Fret-King signature

JHS is adding a new signature guitar to its Fret-King range at NAMM.

Sweetwater Names Scardina Senior VP of Customer Experience

Sweetwater has hired Salena Scardina to fill the newly created position of senior vice president of customer experience.

Roland and Vandeweerd Family Enter into Acquisition of Rodgers

On January 4, 2016, Roland Corporation agreed to the Dutch Vandeweerd family’s acquisition of the American company Rodgers Instruments, effective January 15, 2016.

Lace Retains Kuffner

Don and Jeff Lace, along with the Board of Directors of Actodyne General, have officially retained industry professional Hap Kuffner of Kuffner International, for international sales, licensing, and consulting for…

NAMM 2016: JHS reveals line-up

John Hornby Skewes (JHS) has a number of announcements lined up for this week’s NAMM show, including new lines from its Fret-King and Vintage brands. 

Tontoh joins Sakae roster

Frankie Tontoh, who has played drums for George Michael, Amy Whitehouse and Craig David has joined the line-up of Sakae Drums artists.

Sometimes Big Government is a Good Thing

Congress left the music education world a last-minute Christmas present when on December 9 it ratified the Every Student Succeeds Act.

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.

All About That Bass, ‘Bout That (Spector) Bass

It looks as if 2016 will be the year of the Spector Bass.

Bill’s Music Turns 50

When you walked into Bill’s Music in the 1960s, one of the first things you’d see is owner, Bill Higgins, greeting you.

Four Ideas to Help You “Get on the Good Foot” in 2016

Yes, it’s that time of year, and we trust any suggestion from James Brown!

TMP Announces Promotions

The Music People (TMP) has announced significant promotions effective January 1, 2016.

Monday MMR Update e-Newsletter to Resume 2/1/15

In advance of the upcoming NAMM Show January 21 - 24, MMR will not be sending the regular weekly e-newsletter this coming Monday, January 18.

American Recorder Now Distributes RMV Drumheads and Fuhrmann Guitar Pedals in North America

American Recorder Technologies, Inc. announces that they are now the exclusive distributor of RMV Drumheads in North American.

AES to Host Membership Drive at NAMM Show

The Audio Engineering Society will be hosting a Membership booth at the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show , Jan 21-24.

Trade Regrets: Morty Manus

Morty Manus of Alfred Music passed away on Saturday, January 9, after a brief battle with cancer.

EHX unveils new OD/POG hybrid pedal

Electro-Harmonix has amalgamated the Soul Food Transparent Overdrive and Nano POG Polyphonic Octave Generator into one multi-effect pedal. 

Washburn adds another new acoustic line

Washburn Guitars has lined up another new acoustic guitar range launching at NAMM later this month - the  Woodline 10 and Woodline 20 Series. 

KMC adds Manuel Rodriguez exclusive

Manuel Rodriguez Guitars has appointed KMC Music as its exclusive distributor in the US.

Andres Patrick Forero joins the SONOR Artist Roster

SONOR drums is proud to welcome Andres Patrick Forero to their artist roster.

SLM Launches Dealer Promo: Win A Dream Vacation

St Louis Music is celebrating a very successful 2015 with a special promotion for dealers, giving away a dream vacation to five lucky winners. 

Ashdown signs international distribution dozen

Busy Ashdown Engineering has announced an impressive twelve new additions to its network of global distributors.

Washburn launching new Heritage range

Washburn is launching a new series of acoustics called the Heritage Series, with 16 models landing in the UK later this month.

Trademark dispute heading back to court

The Stratotone trademark dispute between Darryl Agler and Westheimer Corporation is headed back to court, after Westheimer appealed the original decision which went in favour of Agler.

New look for souped up Supro site

Amp brand Supro has updated its online offering with brand new website. 

New wireless system from JTS

JTS has launched a new wireless system -  the US-36G2 -  replacing its three previous systems, the US-901, US-9001 and US-1000 series.

Vigier tees up new unique art finish range

Vigier is launching a new range of unique finishes at this year's NAMM show under the banner G.V Rock Art.

Korg boosts audio team

Andy Pullen has joined Korg UK as area sales manager for the Midlands and South of England.

Freshman signs trio of new export deals

Freshman has expanded its international reach further, signing three new distribution deals.

Yamaha brings back Recording Custom drums

Yamaha is bringing back a re-designed version of its Recording Custom Drum Series later this year.

Rotosound adds another

Rotosound has added the new Heller Vintage Guitar straps to its growing range. 

Barnes and Mullins launches Peavey service site

Barnes & Mullins has launched a new UK and Ireland-specific web portal for sourcing Peavey spare parts and for service enquiries -  www.peaveyservice.co.uk 

Eminence Celebrates 50 Years

Eminence Speaker, a manufacturer of professional audio and musical instrument loudspeakers, high frequency devices and components, is celebrating 50 years.

"Spanish guitars must be made in Spain"

Spanish guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez has extolled the virtues of returning to domestic production, having brought all of its manufacturing back from China to Spain, and enjoyed a huge increase in sales.

Tracktion launches Biotek

Tracktion Corporation has launched the BioTek Organic Synthesizer virtual instrument.

PRS brings back CE 24 bolt-on model

PRS Guitars has announced the launch of its new CE 24 model, bringing the bolt-on platform back to the main PRS line-up with a number of updates.

Online pressure forces Northampton indie to downsize

Northampton indie store St Giles Music has blamed its decision to downsize to smaller premises next door, on increased online competition.

Quilter Receives 2016 Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award from ALMA International

QSC recently announced that company founder Pat Quilter is the 2016 recipient of the Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award from ALMA International, the professional association that is the source of standards,…

Gear4Music Christmas sales up nearly 40 per cent

Like-for-like sales have soared over the Christmas period at online specialist Gear4Music, according to its latest trading update.