23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process.
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The Mystique of the Sale Price
Three years ago, department store J.C. Penney infamously implemented an experiment in retail pricing that has since become a staple of business texts.
‘In Their Own Words’
While contemplating how best to summarize the world of MI retail over the past twelve months, it occurred to me that I’ve only recently spoken and emailed with a handful…
Music Educators Join Us at The 2016 NAMM Show: Register Today!
Canadian Brass and "Weird Al" Yankovic Celebrate Music Education The first annual Grand Rally for Music Education at The 2016 NAMM Show is a salute to music educators everywhere.
Cliff Cooper: World Finance Magazine’s Electronic Entrepreneur 2015
Cliff Cooper, the chairman and founder of Orange Amplification, has just been awarded the World Finance Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of the Year 2015” in Electronics for Western Europe.
'Tis the Season - Get Creative With Your Displays!
Jim Hill of Senseney Music recently got in touch to share a holiday-themed example of that industry-leading store's inventiveness.
New music dealer for Poole
A new music store has opened in Poole, Dorset, boasting retail space and a live music venue.
Analyst report highlights 'risky' Gibson tactics
MI companies are trying various approaches to boost growth in the mature US market, says a Moody's Investors Service report, with Gibson's tactics highlighted as the most risky.
Ola Englund clinics next week
Washburn and Randall Signature guitarist, Ola Englund, is staging a series of clinics across the UK next week.
Wooten joins DR roster
DR Strings has added bassist Victor Wooten to its artist line-up.
StompLight set for NAMM unveiling
A brand new concept from Californian inventor and musician Michael Ahern, aims to revolutionise stage presentation and lighting for amateur and pro musicians alike.
Chris Maas comes to Protection Racket
Mumford & Sons drummer, Chris Maas, George ‘Spanky’ McCurdy and Emanuel Harrold are three of the latest artists to back the Protection Racket range.
NAMM Foundation Launches “Believe In Music” Fund
The NAMM Foundation works year round to create a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught. Now NAMM…
German trade bodies plan day of action
A number of German musical bodies are uniting to create a day of action next year to encourage music making.
Guitar Club looking to branch out
Vintage guitar lending library Guitar Club, is looking to extend its reach beyond London by creating a nation-wide network of dealers and vintage guitar owners and enthusiasts.
FBT plans day of demonstration
FBT UK is hosting a free demonstration day on January 12th 2016 at The Backstage Centre in Purfleet to showcase its speaker systems and associated products.
British Drum Co. finds sales chief
UK Drum start-up The British Drum Company, has appointed former Peavey exec Dave Hunt as its worldwide sales representative.
23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…
Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps Choose Yamaha
Yamaha announced that the 75 year-old Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps are the ninth corps in the World Class division of Drum Corps International (DCI) to perform exclusively with Yamaha…
POLL: Are you having a Black Friday today?
It's Black Friday, an American sales and marketing import designed to promote unlicensed fights among people wearing sportswear and brandishing TVs over their heads. It seems to be becoming 'a thing'.…
New device takes air guitar to new level
A new Kickstarter project called Kurv has developed a pioneering new approach to air guitar and other instruments.
Bass Centre launches new Babicz Full Contact Bass Bridge
Bass Centre continues to grow its distribution business and is launching a new Gibson-Style Babicz full contact bass bridge.
Mini May returns for Christmas
House Music and Brian May Guitars have released a brand new, upgraded version of the popular Mini May travel guitar.
New Harman rack amps available
Harman has released new versions of its XLS DriveCore 2 Series rack amplifiers.
JHS adds four to Pilgrim banjo range
John Hornby Skewes' Pilgrim range has added four more Paul Tebbutt-designed banjo models.
Uriah Heep drummer backs Sakae
Uriah Heep drummer Russell Gilbrook, has become a Sakae Drums endorsee.
Four more for Perri's strap range
Perri’s Leathers has added four new collections - Black & White, Hippy, Praise and Skull - to its range of straps.
DigiTech launches Ventura Vibe pedal
Harman’s DigiTech imprint has launched a new vibe pedal - the Ventura Vibe.
More growth for London Drum Show
Organiser Blaze Publishing, says that this year's London Drum Show enjoyed a five per cent increase in attendance, with a total of 3,427 people coming to London Olympia for the two-day event.
New names back Rotosound brand
Rotosound has added to its list of endorsees with British bands Inglorious, Nothing But Thieves and The Cribs.
Acoustic Centre adds Avante baritones
Dealer and exclusive distributor The Acoustic Centre in London has added to its line-up with the Avante Baritone electro acoustic by US luthier Joe Veillette.
Carlsbro adds battery feature to electronic drum range
Carlsbro has added a mains-free performance feature, to its electronic drum kits with new sound modules for the CSD 200 and CSD 130 e-kits featuring integrated USB rechargeable batteries.
Guitar Club offers Christmas solution
Anyone stuck for what to get the guitar nut in their life this Christmas can now get them a vintage instrument worth thousands of pounds for as little as £10…
Manuel Rodriguez makes online investment
Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez, has launched a new website featuring, among other things, its entire catalogue and a community area.
Studiomaster adds to PA/mixer range
Studiomaster has lined up a host of new additions to its range of mixers and PAs for launch in the new year.
Manuel Rodriguez Launches New Website - www.mrguitarras.es
Manuel Rodriguez launches a new website. Its extensive catalogue and community area are just some of the new features of the website.
NAMM Young Professionals NAMM Show Event Features Robin Walenta
The NAMM Young Professionals NAMM Show event will feature West Music’s Robin Walenta, discussion time, and a networking reception.
SABIAN Adds to U.S. Sales Force
Having transitioned to a direct-to-retail sales model in 2015, SABIAN has just enlisted a solid team of industry veterans to bolster their U.S. sales effort.
Trade Regrets: Geraldine 'Gerry' Landers
Geraldine “Gerry” Landers, 90, of Red Wing, formerly of Winona, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park.
Ashly Audio Appoints Frequency Sales as Regional Sales Rep
Ashly Audio has announced the appointment of Frequency Sales as its manufacturers rep in greater Chicago, greater Milwaukee, and the surrounding regions of northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.