NAMM Coverage · Apr 6, 2017
LunaStone adds second TOD overdrive
Following the launch of its TrueOverDrive 1 at NAMM 2017, Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone has added a new overdrive pedal – TrueOverDrive 2.
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NAMM Coverage · Apr 4, 2017
UK Sounds makes Musikmesse debut
BAE Audio imprint UK Sound has announced that it will debut its new 1173 mic pre-compressor at the forthcoming Musikmesse.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 3, 2017
Synth I’ve Been Loving You…
While much has been made in recent months and years of the resurgence of interest in analog synthesizers – and for good reason! – it bears mentioning that…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 31, 2017
After Three Decades of Service, Young Set to Retire from YCA
On Friday, March 31, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that, effective June 30, Rick Young will retire from the company following a distinguished, 30-year career.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 30, 2017
FEATURE: How dealers can adapt to change
US dealer Menzie Pittman, owner of Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, provides some observations on how to adapt to change.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 29, 2017
Q&A: Tracy Hoeft, president, Michael Kelly Guitars
Founder and president of US guitar manufacturer Michael Kelly, tells MMR how he found success targeting a niche market.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 27, 2017
MONO Launches Direct Dealer Program in U.S.
MONO has announced that it will distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to music dealers across the United States.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 24, 2017
INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back!
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
FMIC’s Justin Norvell
Fender’s Maverick Spirit Endures with the Launch of the American Professional Series
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
The UnUsual Suspects
CustomShop Guitars Continue to Offer Dealers and Consumers Unique Opportunities
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Got Wood? Then Get Some Paper – You’ll Need It
Charles Foster Kane, the protagonist of the single best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane,” left us with one cryptic word that, if parsed correctly, would completely explain…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Embracing the Pain of Growth and Entering ‘the Gap’
Four Observations on How to Adapt to Change
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars
A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Hamer Guitars Returns
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back!
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Don’t Fret, but Do Pay Attention
While even the most strident supporters of funding for music education would likely agree that the subject takes a back seat to far more immediately pressing national and…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 23, 2017
Russian show returning for sixth outing
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 21, 2017
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Return in September
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 19, 2017
Momentum Audio Sales Named U.S. Distributor of Ehrlund
Momentum Audio Sales has added Swedish Microphone Manufacturer Ehrlund to its line-up of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the U.S. market.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 17, 2017
Aquila launches first signature uke strings
Aquila has released its first ever signature set of ukulele strings, endorsed by Hawaiian virtuoso, Aldrine Guerrero.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 16, 2017
US distribution deal for Swedish mic brand
Momentum Audio Sales has added Swedish Microphone Manufacturer Ehrlund to its line-up of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the US market.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 13, 2017
Heid Music’s ‘The Big 10+ Contest’ Aims to Put More Than $30,000 into School Music Programs in March
Heid Music, with stores located throughout Wisconsin, is aiming to put more than $30,000 into area school music programs during Music in our Schools Month this March.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 13, 2017
Fred W. Gretsch Visits Hal Leonard
In honor of Hal Leonard’s recent appointment as the exclusive distributor of Gretsch Drums’ Renown, Catalina, and Energy series, Fred W. Gretsch visited the company’s Milwaukee headquarters.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 9, 2017
DANSR Promotes Murphy to Sales Manager
DANSR, Inc. has promoted Stephanie Murphy to DANSR sales manager.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 9, 2017
Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées
Guitar Village in Farnham has snapped up a couple of rare Larrivée guitars, created as part of the firm's recent 50th anniversary celebrations.