New Artist Relations Hires at Korg USA
Korg USA has announced new hires to its artist relations area. Mike Bigel has been hired as a Korg USA Artist Relations Specialist. Bigel comes to Korg USA with extensive experience…
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Trade Regrets: Jo Edstrom
Jo Edstrom died on Tuesday, September 10th in Winona, Minnesota at the age of 102. She was the widow of Harold “Hal” Edstrom, who co-founded Hal Leonard Corporation in 1947…
Gibson Set to Acquire Cakewalk
Adding to a growing – and at this point sizable – list of recent acquisitions of MI operations outside of the guitar realm, Gibson Brands is poised to take control of…
Gibson to Acquire Cakewalk Inc.
Gibson Brands has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.…
Samson Names Caputo Head of Sales
Samson Technologies has appointed Bob Caputo as the company’s new head of sales. Previously at Adam Audio USA in Hicksville, N.Y., Caputo will now spearhead all of Samson’s North American sales…
Grotrian Appoints Glasgow Director of Sales for North America
Grotrian Piano Company GmbH of Germany has named Don Glasgow director of sales for North America.
Hal Leonard New Distribution Hub for JamHub
Hal Leonard has inked a deal with JamHub Corp. to exclusively distribute their systems and accessories to the US MI trade beginning on October 1st. Hal Leonard senior VP of…
Paulson & Co. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Steinway
On September 19, an affiliate of investment firm Paulson & Co. Inc. (“Paulson”) and Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (“Steinway” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LVB), announced the successful completion of Paulson’s…
PreSonus Acquires Notion Music
[caption id="attachment_48295" align="alignleft"]Notion President Jim Boitnott, PreSonus Chairman Kevin Couhig and CEO Jim Mack [/caption]PreSonus® has acquired the assets of Notion Music, Inc., a leading developer of music-notation software located in…
Trade Regrets: John Vincent, Former NAMM Director of Trade Shows
Former director of trade shows for NAMM, John Vincent, passed away on September 7 after an illness.Mr. Vincent oversaw the planning and implementation of NAMM’s annual trade shows from 1984…
Utah's Best in Music Celebrates 24 Years
In early September, Best In Music celebrated its 24th with a huge sale and drawing, as well as a free Lanikai-sponsored uke circle and open mic uke competition.
Yamaha Names Petterson Wind Instrument Marketing Manager
Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has announced the promotion of Brian Petterson to Wind Instrument marketing manager.
NAMM Signs Five-Year Commitment with Anaheim
It’s being reported that the Winter NAMM Show will continue to be held at The Anaheim Convention Center for the foreseeable future.
Orange Amplification Sponsors The Classic Rock Roll of Honour 2013
Orange Amplification will present Britain’s The Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards for the third time this year. The annual event will be held at London arts venue The Roundhouse…
ADJ Hits The Road With A Learning Experience
"ADJ On Tour" is a multi-city coast-to-coast educational swing that will provide hands-on training in a variety of topics from video mapping and mixing to wireless and DMX lighting; in depth…
Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa
[caption id="attachment_48281" align="alignleft"]Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa [/caption]After saving big rock riffs from the electronic mainstream with Guns N’ Roses, and tearing it up big time with Snakepit,…
Aguilar AG4P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickups
[caption id="attachment_48279" align="alignleft"]Aguilar AG4P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Precision/Jazz Bass Pickups [/caption]The AG 5P/J-HC set brings together matched five-string Precision® and Jazz®-style pickups including Aguilar’s AG 5P-60 P-Bass pickup and an AG 5J-HC bridge pickup.…
Morgan Monroe Walnut Finish Mandolins
[caption id="attachment_48277" align="alignleft"]Morgan Monroe Walnut Finish Mandolins[/caption]Starting with the Solid Spruce top and Solid Maple back and sides, the Walnut Finish is Morgan Monroe’s latest mdandolin product. Features include a…
Dean Markley Signature Series Strings
[caption id="attachment_48275" align="alignleft"]Dean Markley Signature Series Strings[/caption]The Signature Series utilizes a nickel plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio. The new series is available…
Cort 20th Anniversary EARTH Acoustics
[caption id="attachment_48273" align="alignleft"]Cort 20th Anniversary EARTH Acoustics[/caption]Each model of Cort’s 20th Anniversary Earth acoustics will be available in limited quantities, built with the finest materials and adorned with the 20th…
Hal Leonard’ The Martin Ukulele
[caption id="attachment_48271" align="alignleft"]Hal Leonard’ The Martin Ukulele[/caption]The Martin Ukulele is a detailed look at the ukuleles built by the C. F. Martin Co. and at how the instruments' success forever…
Korg Pandora Stomp Multi-Effect/Tuner Pedal
[caption id="attachment_48269" align="alignleft"]Korg Pandora Stomp Multi-Effect/Tuner Pedal[/caption]The new Pandora Stomp offers the same effects found Korg’s other Pandora products, now housed in a stomp box-style pedal. Featuring a die-cast body…
EMG Zakk Wylde Set Limited
[caption id="attachment_48265" align="alignleft"]EMG Zakk Wylde Set Limited [/caption]To celebrate a 25 year association, EMG pickups and Zakk Wylde collaborated to create a limited run of signature sets from the Metal…
Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Reissue
[caption id="attachment_48263" align="alignleft"]Electro-Harmonix Hot Tubes Reissue[/caption]EHX has reissued its 1970s CMOS Hot Tubes effect in a miniaturized pedal version. Volume an Overdrive controls allow for a wide range between “gentle…
Rotosound Aftermath Delay Pedal
[caption id="attachment_48261" align="alignleft"]Rotosound Aftermath Delay Pedal[/caption]Rotosound’s latest round of pedals are built to utilize authentic ‘60s design techniques using today’s technological approach was the key objective. The newest pedals include…
Chauvet Intimidator Spot 100 IRC and LED 350
[caption id="attachment_48259" align="alignleft"]Chauvet Intimidator Spot 100 IRC and LED 350[/caption]The Intimidator™ series of moving heads and scanners expands with the addition of two fixtures. The remote-controllable Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC…
Line 6 Variax HD and Workbench HD for James Tyler Variax
[caption id="attachment_48255" align="alignleft"]Line 6 Variax HD and Workbench HD for James Tyler Variax[/caption]The Variax® HD upgrade includes Workbench HD software. This free upgrade adds an entire collection of HD instruments,…
VMP ERWEN-12E Wall Rack Enclosure
[caption id="attachment_48253" align="alignleft"]VMP ERWEN-12E Wall Rack Enclosure [/caption]The new ERWEN-12E 19-inch wall rack enclosure works with all standard 19-inch rack equipment and accessories and includes 12 rack spaces. The enclosure…
Alfred’s 'Kinky Boots' and 'Pippin'
[caption id="attachment_48249" align="alignleft"]Alfred’s Kinky Boots and Pippin[/caption]From the six-time Tony® Award winning musical comes Kinky Boots: Sheet Music from the Broadway Musical. This colorful 164-page souvenir songbook contains sheet music…
J. Rockett Audio Hightop Boost/EQ Pedal
[caption id="attachment_48247" align="alignleft"]J. Rockett Audio Hightop Boost/EQ Pedal [/caption]The Hightop is a re-creation of the top boost sound, which designer Mark Sampson is known for, with the classic tone faithfully…
Kyser Red Bandana Quick-Change Capo
[caption id="attachment_48245" align="alignleft"]Kyser Red Bandana Quick-Change Capo[/caption]Kyser’s Quick-Change capo is now available in a “red bandana” style and color. The new design is built to make an image statement appealing…
Crafter Guitars Lite Castaway Model
[caption id="attachment_48243" align="alignleft"]Crafter Guitars Lite Castaway Model[/caption]This 23 ½” grand auditorium sports a solid spruce top, mahogany sides, and arched mahogany back. Crafter’s electric acoustic version of the Lite Castaway…
Theo Wanne Cap
[caption id="attachment_48241" align="alignleft"]Theo Wanne Cap [/caption]The Theo Wanne™ Cap is designed for use with the reed attached, made with doublers or those needing a cap while playing in mind. All Theo…
Little Walter Tube Amps ‘Twin’ Head
[caption id="attachment_48239" align="alignleft"]Little Walter Tube Amps ‘Twin’ Head[/caption]The Little Walter Tube Amps “Twin” series amps are actually two independent chassis in one head cabinet. The “50/50” configuration has a pair…
Tama S.L.P. Limited Edition Snare Drum
[caption id="attachment_48237" align="alignleft"]Tama S.L.P. Limited Edition Snare Drum[/caption]Tama’s new S.L.P. LBO147MTO Limited Edition Backbeat Bubinga Birch Snare is built with an exterior ply of naturally finished white oak. Inside, the…
Bourgeois Guitars Aged Tone Series
[caption id="attachment_48235" align="alignleft"]Bourgeois Guitars Aged Tone Series[/caption]Bourgeois Guitars’ Aged Tone Series are designed to capture some of the sound, look, feel and vibe of vintage guitars. The models – a…
Metalin’ Guitars TOC SS and TOC HH Standards
[caption id="attachment_48233" align="alignleft"]Metalin’ Guitars TOC SS and TOC HH Standards[/caption]Metalin’ Guitars’ new base line models are hollow bodied, closed chambered, light-weight guitars. A custom 6061 bridge, pick guard and back…
Korg Named Exclusive North American Distributor for Ashdown
Effective immediately, Korg USA has taken on exclusive distribution for Ashdown Engineering in the U.S. and Canada. Korg USA will distribute Ashdown's bass amplification and effects products, acoustic amplification products, and the…