NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2019
Gibson's NAMM Jam - Legends & New Icons
It may be too soon to make a definitive call, but it sure seems like Gibson is reborn - and in the best ways possible.
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
'It's a Family Affair' - The Lamond Clan (Well... Partial) at the 2019 NAMM Show
NAMM president and CEO was all smiles on Thursday morning with his daughter, Stephanie, and son, Will
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
TMP's 40th is a Big Hit on NAMM 2019's Thursday Night
The Music People celebrated their 40th anniversary in style on Day-One of the 2019 NAMM Show, as this photo of the jam-packed exhibit area attests.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Roland Press Event, Day One of NAMM 2019
Roland CEO Jin-Ichi Miki addresses the crowd at the company's press conference on Thursday, January 24 in Anahim.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Audiofly Re-enters U.S. Market at Winter NAMM
Australian headphone brand Audiofly has announced plans to re-enter the U.S. market with the launch of its new Pro range of MK2 In-Ear Monitors (IEM), that will be…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Yamaha Announces New Brand Promise of ‘Make Waves’
Yamaha Corporation has announced a new campaign called “Make Waves,” launching this month and aimed at the makers and lovers of music and sound everywhere.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
The NAMM Foundation Gifts Anaheim Elementary School District with Donation to Expand Music Making Program
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, NAMM Foundation Board Member, World Series Champion and former New York Yankee, Bernie Williams, and NAMM member companies presented the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Art Pro Audio’s New Pedals
Applied Research & Technology (ART) will debut new guitar solution pedals at the forthcoming NAMM Show, including the Patch-In, L-Switch and Loop Switch.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Gatchell’s New Instruments
Gatchell Violins’ newest specially formulated carbon fiber instruments are made by Gatchell Innovations, Inc., and distributed by Gatchell Violins Company, Inc. throughout the USA.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2019
Allen & Heath's SQ Series Networking Cards
A Dante card for SQ Series mixers provides a 64x64 channel, 48/96 kHz interface to Dante-resident amplifiers, interfaces and other components for easy digital splits and multi-track recording…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
At The NAMM Show: A Traffic Alert
On Thursday, January 24 from 5–7:00p.m., a demonstration by Local Union 11/Unite Here will take place at the corners of Harbor Blvd. and Katella.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
Martin pre-NAMM Product Launch
Chris Martin of C.F. Martin & Co. speaks at the company's booth on Wednesday, the afternoon before Day One of the 2019 NAMM Show.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
Sax Machine: The Saxophone Market in 2019
It’s the family of woodwind instruments that to the uninformed appears like it should be a brasswind; the instrument that calls attention to itself and drives melodic performances…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
American Music & Sound’s Jeff Hawley
Before we dig in, I just want to touch upon some of the events in Thousand Oaks, California, where American Music & Sound is headquartered, that took place…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
Corner Music’s New Corner Moving a music store in Nashville – or anywhere else – is a major undertaking
Everyone hates moving, so when Nashville’s Corner Music decided it was time to move its thousands of SKUs from the literal corner location it’s occupied for the last…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
A Musician’s Understanding: Whirlwind’s Michael Laiacona Leads with Innovation
Whirlwind (whirlwindusa.com), based in Rochester, New York, has been leading the audio interface industry for over 40 years, having built their well-earned reputation on offering some of the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
Obsolete? Hardly…
Many of you reading this editorial are either currently at or en route to the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2019
How Do You Orchestrate a Culture of ‘A’ Players? One Moment at a Time
In my most recent MMR column, titled How to Retain, Grow and Recruit Top Performers, I wrote that one of the most important roles of a business owner…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2019
Proamp and IQS Strings Share Artists Scheduled to Perform at their Winter NAMM Booth
Proamp and IQS Strings have shared their schedule for artists performing at their booth at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California this week.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2019
QSC Premieres 'Play Out Loud' At Winter NAMM
QSC, LLC will premiere its global campaign “Play Out Loud” at this year’s Winter NAMM Show, taking place in Anaheim, California.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2019
JHS Set for Strong NAMM Showing
UK MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show on stand 6404 with brands including Vintage, Fret-King and Odyssey…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2019
Gibson Kicking Off New Era at NAMM
Gibson will showcase a new line-up and artist collaborations at NAMM and has promised its best-ever vintage re-issue plus a resurrection of the Epiphone brand.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2019
Adam Hall Pushing US Plans at NAMM
During this year's NAMM Show the Adam Hall Group will be presenting various innovations at its booth in Hall A (11514).
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2019
ADJ Group Names Short Global PR & Communications Manager
The ADJ Group is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Eddie Short as its new PR and Communications Manager.