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AIMM 25th Anniversary Celebration at the 2023 NAMM Show

AIMM 25th Anniversary Celebration at the 2023 NAMM Show

On the evening of Wednesday, April 12 The Alliance of Independent Music Merchats (AIMM) celebrated the organization's quarter-century milestone with an event including performances, discussions, speeches, and plenty…

Martin Guitars Press Preview - NAMM 2023

Memebers of the media were treated to an in-person run-through of all the significant new product introductions from C.F. Martin & Co. on Wednesday, April 12 - the…

SubDrum Launches New Website in Advance of NAMM 2023

SubDrum Industries LLC (Melbourne, Florida USA) is pleased to announce launch of a new interactive website in advance of their participation at the upcoming 2023 NAMM Show scheduled…

Ciari Guitars Adds Industry Heavyweights to Advisory Board

Ciari Guitars, the leading manufacturer of professional, handcrafted folding guitars, announces the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board: Richard McDonald, Skip Beltz, and Diana Wilson.

Eventide Expands Presence at NAMM 2023

At NAMM booth #5434, Eventide Audio will debut the H90 Effects Pedal (its next-generation Harmonizer®) and its innovative instrument/sequencer, Misha™.

Celestion Debuts the PowerProX18 Subwoofer

Celestion Debuts the PowerProX18 Subwoofer

Celestion, the leading designer and manufacturer of professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications is pleased to announce the debut of the 18-inch PowerProX18 subwoofer, whose relentless high-quality…

EMD Music, Inc. to Distribute Premier Drums in the U.S.

EMD Music, Inc. & Premier Drums are proud to announce a new exclusive distribution partnership for the USA in 2023, following the purchase of the brand by leading UK retailer Gear4music in…

Trade Regrets: Sidney Davis

My world is rocked. I worked for Sidney Davis for many years (2002-2013) and just heard of his unexpected passing during the night of Saturday, April 8.

Visit Donner at NAMM 2023

Donner, a leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments with an extensive range of products that covers guitars, e-drums, digital pianos and audio equipment, is set to…

HUG Ukulele Unveils Island Ukulele Models

HUG Ukulele pays homage to its home state with the introduction of five new Island Ukulele models. Being unveiled at the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Ca, each…

AIMM Members Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence

25 years ago, the Alliance of Independent Music Merchants (AIMM) created a unique organization comprised of the finest independent retailers and select vendors.