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SwirlyGig SwirlyHook II
The SwirlyHook II headphone holder was designed to fit on 1-inch tubing (which is about the size of a quarter) and fits snuggly, using only friction and gravity, on a…
ISP Technologies Theta Pro DSP
ISP Technologies Theta Pro DSP™ is a complete floor controlled guitar system with a fully programmable digital Theta preamp, Vintage preamp, Intelligent Speaker™ and Studio quality effects processing. ISP takes…
Acoustic Guitar Spread
AccessoriesGrover Ultra CapoAdding to the company’s line of quality guitar accessories Grover Musical Products has introduced the Ultra Capo™ - the “World’s first” offset capo.
Holiday Buyers Guide
With Summer NAMM disappearing farther and farther away in your rearview, it’s time to look into stocking up on the products you might have missed out on earlier in the…
There is Always Room to Improve – Ned Steinberger of NS Design
Having first made waves with the iconic Spector NS-1 bass (a collaboration with Stuart Spector) in the mid-70s and then introducing his revolutionary “headless” (no traditional headstock), graphite Steinberger electric…
Physical Modeling and the Physis Piano
Italy is known for doing a great many things well – desserts, spaghetti, fine art, pizza, sports cars – but digital pianos don’t exactly come to mind, at first.
The Market is Growing, I Enjoy Having Dire Straits Songs Explained to me Online, Acoustic Sales and YouTube are Friends, and Other Random Musings…
In late August, Research and Markets announced the addition of the Global Musical Instruments Market 2015 Report to their offerings.
What Women Want (When they visit a retail musical instrument store, that is).
I don’t profess to have insider knowledge of every woman’s experience walking into a music store.
Stomp The Band – Dressing Effects Pedals Creates an Aesthetic That’s Market-Ready
The overheated fine-art world is supposedly cooling off, with prices coming down off the blistering highs of recent years.
Vic Firth Remembered
Everett Joseph “Vic” Firth hit the ground running and never let up speed.
A Winning Partnership – Yorkville and The Jersey Surf
When you hear the words “Jersey Surf,” you’ll either think of catching waves off the Jersey Shore or the Jersey-based competitive drum and bugle corps.
Presidential Campaigns and the Arts – It’s on US!
I finally made it! I did something I’ve always wanted to do! I went to Iowa where presidential candidates were courting caucus-goers at the Iowa State Fair. Believe me, it…
Three Reasons Every Business Owner Needs A Right-Hand Man
Well, here we are in the fall season, and just when you have a good, young employee trained efficiently, they’re off to college, and the training starts all over again.
CHAUVET Professional Next NXT-1 Panels Win Friends At Pacific Amphitheatre
It’s easy to see why the Pacific Amphitheatre became an instant favorite among touring artists when it opened in 1983 with a concert by Barry Manilow.
Will the UK ever have another music show?
The sudden cancellation of the Musical Instruments and Technology Show has again made the prospect of a major UK consumer show seem remote, but does it really need one?
Labour leadership frontrunner backs music and the arts
Labour leadership favourite Jeremy Corbyn has pledged that his Government would undo the damage caused to music and the arts by Conservative funding cuts, with a programme of reinvestment.
New Music Shipping site boosts dealers
UK distributor Music Shipping, has a brand new website offering greater functionality for retailers and end-users alike.
AM&S to Represent dBTechnologies in the U.S.
dBTechnologies has named American Music & Sound (AM&S) as its exclusive distributor for the United States.
PMC Announces Board Appointment of Sarah Hagan, of Zildjian
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Hagan to its Advisory Board.
Musical Instruments and Technology Show cancelled
After a morning of rumours surrounding the future of the event, Hamerville has confirmed that it has cancelled the Musical Instruments and Technology Show, due to take place in Manchester in…
Ovation resumes US production in Hartford
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year, will be interested by news that US production is about to resume…
Ovation resumes US production
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year will be interested by news that US production is about to resume again.
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH...Nigel Hill, Yamaha Music London
Guardian of Yamaha's flagship London retail outlet, once Chappell of Bond Street, former orchestral musician. Equally revererential towards Rachmaninov and Steve Guppy...
Roland Corporation New Hires
Roland Corporation U.S. announces several key changes to its sales team that will enable the company to offer more focused dealer support and new perspectives on product development.
TOP TEN: Rejected Gibson product expansion ideas
A top secret mole has revealed to us a list of scrapped brand expansion proposals from a Gibson Brands meeting...
NEW POLL: Is product innovation more difficult in MI?
Our latest poll asks whether the industry is atypically limited in being able to achieve new product innovation.
German distribution deal for Seaboard
Sound Service European Music Distribution has taken over the exclusive distribution of quirky keyboard concept ROLI Seaboard instruments for Germany and Austria.
Spanish guitar show promises expansion
Bigger international presence and larger range of guitars promised at second outing of Guitar Fair
Yamaha Extends Alliance with Disneyland Resort
Yamaha Corporation of America and Disneyland Resort recently announced a renewed agreement for Yamaha to remain the official provider of musical instruments to the Disneyland Resort, solidifying a relationship that…
Rotosound takes offer to Acoustic show
Rotosound is bringing its Summer Blockbuster promotion to the looming Acoustic Guitar show, which takes place on 12-13th September at Olympia, London.
POLL RESULTS: Can manufacturing return from the Far East?
Our latest poll asked whether manufacturing could ever really be viable outside of the Far East.
New Washburn Comfort acoustics available
Washburn has launched the Comfort Series WCG18CE electro-acoustic guitar range in the UK.
Guitar Center, Gibson, Fender Cleared in Price Fix Case
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing.
Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson cleared of price fix allegations
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing.
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New editor for Acoustic mag
Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine has appointed Steve Harvey as editor – one of the original founders of the title.
New recruit for Korg UK
Korg UK has appointed Adam Whittle as Area Sales Manager for the North and Ireland for Korg Hi-Tech and Samson professional audio products.
Blackstar clinics boost US brand
UK amp brand Blackstar is continuing to build its US business through Korg, recently hosting an intimate Blackstar evening for local musicians at Blackstar Select Dealer, Main Drag Music in Brooklyn, NY which featured Tad…
Premier Drums future still unclear
The future of Premier Drums in the UK still remains unclear, despite the firm's attempts to quieten speculation surrounding its business.