Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio
ADAM Audio USA named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as…
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Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup
[caption id="attachment_48757" align="alignleft" width="3054"]Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup[/caption]The Schertler Magnetico AG6 features active multi-coil technology, with six separated coils and magnets with one preamp each. Low impedance electronics with no…
Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone
[caption id="attachment_48755" align="alignleft" width="2100"]Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone[/caption]Audio-Technica’s BP894 MicroSet® Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone. features a rotating capsule housing with talk-side indicator for use on either ear and perfect polar…
Trusst Truss Arcs
[caption id="attachment_48753" align="alignleft" width="3872"]Trusst Truss Arcs[/caption]Manufactured from lightweight, high-grade aluminum for easy transport and setup, the Trusst truss arcs are crafted by SLV-certified welders and available in three sizes: three-meter…
SSL Matrix2 Console
[caption id="attachment_48751" align="alignleft" width="6660"]SSL Matrix2 Console [/caption]SSL’s new Matrix2 version of its Matrix console features many upgrades, including softwared controlled patching of analogue channel inserts. Hardware device inserts can now…
Westone Launches Elite Series Performance Headphones
[caption id="attachment_48749" align="alignleft" width="1280"]Westone Elite Series High Performance Earphones[/caption]Westone, the leader in high performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, announces the launch of the latest update of their Elite Series…
Amazon Cyber Monday: Some MI Products Go for 15 Percent Under MAP
On December 3rd, “Cyber Monday,” it was discovered that thousands of MI products were being sold on Amazon in violation of MAP policies by promising final sales 15 percent below…
Kala Donates More Than 1,200 Ukuleles to GITC
Guitars in the Classroom announced that Kala Brand Music Company has donated more than 1,200 ukuleles to its PK-8 classroom programs in Massachusetts, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia, and California.
Sennheiser to FCC: Make Auction Winners Pay Those Hurt by Loss of 600 MHz Range
As reported by MMR's sister publication, Front of House: Noting that the FCC’s pending spectrum auction jeopardizes future use of wireless microphones operating in the 600MHz range, forcing content creators to reinvest in wireless…
Morris Joins the Breedlove and Bedell Guitar Teams
Justin Morris has joined the Two Old Hippies team to lead revolutionize the way Breedlove and Bedell Guitars deliver specific tonal properties in their instruments, as well as refine and…
Harvey and Godin Elected Treasurer and Secretary of GITC Board
Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) has announced that Art Harvey, Onboard Research, and Janet Godin, Godin Guitars, have accepted new executive positions, treasurer and secretary respectively, to lead the work…
America's Top Music Chains (32nd Annual)
As with each of the 31 reports that preceded it, the 2013 rendering of “America’s Top Chains” sees a few departures from the tally due to store closings, a few…
21st Annual Dealers' Choice Awards
While 2012 seemed to possibly be ushering in a new era, as Yamaha’s AvantGrand was the top vote-getter in the “Product of the Year” category after first ending the previous…
#50DEALERS - WYOMING: Mammoth Music
Mammoth MusicRivertonBernard Masson, Owner Business this year: Up significantly.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Marshall, Casio, Yamaha, Samson, Woodsong, Oscar Schmidt, Fretlight, Presonus, Seymour Duncan, L.R.…
#50DEALERS - WISCONSIN: Morgan Music
Morgan MusicEau ClaireRich Morgan, Owner/Manager Business this year: 2013 has been up, not dramatically, but we are seeing a decent upward trend. Big-ticket items are still slow, but traffic has been…
#50DEALERS - WEST VIRGINIA: Bandland
BandlandClarksburgEvan Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? The Ventura guitar line was recommended to us through the IMSO dealer network. We sell guitars in…
#50DEALERS - WASHINGTON: Guitar Emporium
Guitar EmporiumOlgaRobb Eagle, Owner Business this year: Business this year has been just a bit off from last year.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? My sales are online through my…
#50DEALERS - VIRGINIA: Action Music
Action MusicFalls ChurchMatt Baker, Owner Special challenges in 2013? We’ve been even, but the shutdown hurt us a lot since we’re seven miles from the capitol. All my customers are federal…
#50DEALERS - VERMONT: Maple Leaf Music
Maple Leaf MusicBrattleboroChristian Glines, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? In the past year we’ve added a complete line of American made “old time” open-back…
#50DEALERS - UTAH: The Piano Gallery
The Piano GalleryMurray, Orem, St. GeorgeStan Beagley, President/CEO Business this year: We’re seeing a 16-percent increase in sales over 2012.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We are really excited about…
#50DEALERS - TEXAS: South Texas Music Mart
South Texas Music MartCorpus ChristiLarry Germain, General Magager Business this year: Rentals way up, walk-ins slowNew lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Eastman stringed and brass…
#50DEALERS - TENNESSEE: Revolve Guitars
Revolve GuitarsBartlettGeoff Albert, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Alvarez guitars have done extremely well and were a big addition. In the entire Memphis area,…
#50DEALERS - SOUTH DAKOTA: Black Hills Piano Gallery
Black Hills Piano Gallery, Inc.Rapid CityTony & Connie Thomas, Owners Business this year: We are up slightly over last year. This is our fifth year and we have enjoyed a steady…
#50DEALERS - SOUTH CAROLINA: Deluxe Guitar Exchange
Deluxe Guitar ExchangeGreenvilleLarry Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? This year we have added Bad Cat Amplifiers and had some early success with them.…
#50DEALERS - RHODE ISLAND: Ross Music
Ross MusicWarwickDave Ross, Owner Outlook for 2014? Things are getting better and better each year so we look forward to that continuing to happen. They do seem to be developing the…
#50DEALERS - PENNSYLVANIA: Danny's Guitar Shop
Danny’s Guitar ShopNarbethDan Gold, Owner Outlook for 2014? Between the big box stores, mass merchant stores, and Internet, the manufacturers have hyper-saturated the market. And when you factor in sluggish turnover,…
#50DEALERS - OREGON: Albany Music & Sound
Albany Music & SoundAlbanyJohn Herbert, Owner Business this year: Gross sales slightly down, gross profits slightly up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? No new lines this…
#50DEALERS - OKLAHOMA: Tulsa Band Instruments
Tulsa Band InstrumentsTulsaCeth Barnett, General Manager Business this year: We’ve had a great 2013. If we keep going at the current pace, we should be up 8-10 percent from last year.New…
#50DEALERS - OHIO: Durdel's Music
Durdel’s MusicToledoFred Shuman New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Late last year, we did take on Kala Ukes and have had success with the U-Bass. It’s…
#50DEALERS - NORTH DAKOTA: Eckroth Music Company
Eckroth Music CompanyBismarck, FargoJeff Eckroth, President Business this year: 2013 has been a very solid year for Eckroth Music. Thumbs up to 2013!Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We’ve consolidated…
#50DEALERS - NORTH CAROLINA: Harry's Guitar Shop
Harry’s Guitar ShopRaleighCharles Crossingham New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We are excited about Earthquaker pedals, Squier Classic Vibes, and Guild Acoustics. Obviously, we still love…
#50DEALERS - NEW YORK: Rudy's Music
Rudy’s MusicNew York CityFran Pensa, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Although we’re constantly adding new products, we’re basically selling lots more of our standard…
#50DEALERS - NEW MEXICO: Frenchy's Pedal Steel Guitar Shop
Frenchy’s Pedal Steel Guitar ShopBelenFrenchy Messier, OwnerBusiness this year: Business has been down.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Hilton Pro Guitar Infrared Volume Pedal, Quantum Audio…
#50DEALERS - NEW JERSEY: New Jersey Guitar and Bass Center
New Jersey Guitar and Bass CenterEdisonJay Jacus, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Every year at NAMM we try to add at least two lines.…
#50DEALERS - NEW HAMPSHIRE: Northern Lights Music
Northern Lights MusicLittletonDan Salomon, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Chris Mitchell Guitars are high quality, affordable, American-made guitars from Georgia. The Ashlee model, a…
Breelove/Bedell Welcomes Engineer Justin Morris
As Breedlove and Bedell look to the future, both companies aim to compliment the artistic process of handcrafting instruments with scientific information about the use of woods and their specific…
#50DEALERS - NEVADA: Music Education in Sparks, LLC
Music Education in Sparks LLCSparksMike Manning, PresidentBusiness this year: Just reopened in June after closing in 2011. Formerly Sparks Music.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? Just getting started again,…
#50DEALERS - NEBRASKA: Midwest Lighting and Sound
Midwest Lighting & SoundOmaha, LincolnJohn Rogers, Marketing Specialist and eBay Store Administrator Business this year: This year has been about even with last year; some departments showed growth,…