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Greek distributor marks 45 years with Shure

Some rare, but welcome positive headlines from Greece, as the N. Efthymiadis Company celebrates its 45th year as distributor for Shure Incorporated in Greece.

M & T adds Zildjian in Germany

M & T music and technology, part of the Musik Meyer group, has taken on the exclusive distribution of Zildjian in Germany and Austria.

TOP TEN: Signs your store is overstocked

The local kids think you've installed a maze in-store and even the guys at Guitar Center are shaking their heads at you.....

Nico Efthymiadis And Shure Celebrate 45-Year Partnership

This year, the N. Efthymiadis Company is celebrating its 45th year as distributor for Shure Incorporated in Greece.

POLL RESULTS: Do T&Cs put you off some brands?

For many dealers the terms and conditions and minimum stock requirements from under-pressure manufacturers can be prohibitive and sometimes unworkable within the structure of their business, casing them to turn away…

Hidersine funding music education bursaries

Hidersine has struck an education bursary agreement with the European String Teachers Association – ESTA.

IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Ryan Swift, Soar Valley Music

Large trousered, blackberry-guzzling, indie-rock hopeful, Ryan Swift from Dream Cymbals distributor Soar Valley Music is this week's hotseat guest.

PRS launches limited edition SE anniversary model

PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours.

Orange backs Prog gongs

Orange Amplification is continuing its brand profiling activity, as the main sponsor of this year's Progressive Music Awards. 

RETAIL HACKS: Improvise your displays

Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store...

Music China expands expo space

Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo.

Six-figure investment for Warwick Music

Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC.

Washburn launches Mini Series acoustics

Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series.

Big names back Porter & Davies system

Drum accessories specialist Porter & Davies has added a new batch of drummers endorsing its BC2 or BC Gigster drum monitoring systems.

D'Addario boosts UK sales force

D'Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager.

Bollywood star joins Faith roster

Faith Guitars has signed up guitarist and Bollywood star, Sanjeev Thomas as its latest brand endorsee.

NAMM Elects New Executive Committee Member and Positions


The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM.

Musical Innovations Named NAMM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year (Yeah, Tracy!!!)

NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards.

NAMM Shows Their Support for the W.O. Smith Music School

W.O. Smith Music School Students Rock The House

Lamond Praised At Casio/W.O. Smith Music School Event

Blackstar Amplification Presents Korg USA with Distributor of Excellence Award

Korg USA Inc. was presented with Blackstar Amplification's “High Gain Award” for 2015 as a Distributor of Excellence for its sales performance and marketing achievements over the past year.   

Marshall University Switches to Vater

Vater announced that Marshall University's Marching Thunder Band is now using the new Vater Front Ensemble, Concert Ensemble, and Marching products exclusively.

Tech 21’s Boost DLA and Bass Boost Chorus Go Metallic

The Tech 21 Boost DLA with Tap Tempo and Bass Boost Chorus pedals have undergone makeovers for new metallic finishes.

New Peavey brand head for B&M

Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products.

Nektar launches seminar tour

Nektar and Bitwig have announced a Summer Seminars Tour 2015 throughout the UK.

NEW POLL: Have T&Cs put you off certain brands?

This week's poll asks whether manufacturer's terms and conditions have played a part in stocking decisions.

TOP TEN: Signs your Saturday boy might be older than he's letting on

He has been picked up by his grandson in a "horseless carriage" three times this week....

Martin Kling

Last weekend, the former partner, namesake and chief developer of high-performance speaker manufacturer Kling & Freitag, Martin Kling passed away at the age of 54.

SNAMM Roland/BOSS Shin-dig

On Wednesday, July 8, Roland and BOSS held a premier event at Soundcheck Nashville to launch new products being featured at Summer NAMM. 

The Big Names are Already Here in Nashville...

Former NAMM chairman and current president of Willis Music, Kevin Cranley, is a giant (in more ways than one) in MI and at Wednesday night's D'Addario pre-Show bash in Nashville…

(Pre)Summer NAMM Kicks Off with a Bang

Country megastar Vince Gill showed off his funny - and forgetful - side, as he read the lyrics to The Band's classic track "Ophelia" while he and his band played the…

Joe Perry (Not That One...) Joins Waves Distro Team

With over 30 years of experience in recording, sound contracting, broadcast and video post, Joe Perry has formally announced his new sales agency: Joe Perry Sales & Consulting. 

Roland unveils trio of new guitar add-ons

Roland's  has released a cluster of new guitar products ahead of this year's Summer NAMM show, including a reworked version of its popular JC-40 Jazz Chorus amp.

Newman and CHAUVET DJ Light Up Electron at Brooklyn Bowl

The 20,000-square-foot venue was a perfectly appropriate site for an unforgettable concert by Electron, the heavy hitting four-piece band formed by Disco Biscuits bass player, Marc Brownstein.

POLL RESULTS: How much do you sell online?

In our latest poll we asked retailers how much of their revenue was made up from online sales, and the results are now in.

TC adds acoustic pedal

TC Electronic has launched a new acoustic pickup enhancer for acoustic guitars with under-saddle pickups - BodyRez.

Barnes and Mullins launches 'outlet' site

Barnes & Mullins is now offering access to discount-priced, b-grade and discontinued instruments and accessories through a new online portal.

Sound Technology takes on Seaboard distribution

Sound Technology has taken on exclusive UK  and Ireland distribution of ROLI’s quirky new-age piano synth,  Seaboard Grand.

Guild reveals signature Byrds bass

Resurgent Guild Guitars has unveiled two new bass guitars at Summer NAMM, including a signature model from Byrds bassist, Chris Hillman.