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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years.
Trade shows and conventions – for many vocations, they’re an integral component to doing business, but opinions can nonetheless vary.
The Music Link has taken over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s product range to the MI retail sector in the US.
David Magagna, CEO of Cobble Hill International, will be joining the team at Riversong Guitars as director of international Sales, Riversong CEO Mike Miltimore has announced.
The Music Link Corp. has taken ofer over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s MI product range to the MI retail sector in the U.S.
NAMM invites musicians, songwriters, sound and recording professionals, music educators and students to experience Summer NAMM during Music Industry Day.
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list.
As part of Korg USA’s ongoing plan for strategic growth, the company has announced the promotion of industry veteran James Sajeva to director of Technology Brands for Korg…
Robert Wilson of Sound Technology was awarded an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on the 24th…
Washburn has released a number of new product videos highlighting the new Heritage and Woodline series acoustic guitars.
As the company continues to grow rapidly and to expand its worldwide product distribution, Cymatic Audio has announced the appointment of Audio Plus Services (USA) and sister company Plurison (Canada)…
Italian Speaker Imports has expanded its product line and entered into an agreement with Bespeco of Castelfidardo, Italy to be the exclusive distributor of its products in the…
Faith Guitars has launched its range of Nomad short-scale guitars in the UK, following an unveiling at NAMM earlier this year.
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies…
On March 17th, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news, detailing that industry vet and founder of Glendale California’s Larry Larson Music had passed away:
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada.
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America names Music Exchange “Overall Dealer of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2016 NAMM Show,…
With a goal of producing musical instruments that are more accessible for younger (physically smaller) players, Nuvo Instrumental is an emerging force in the quest to create more…
Registration and housing is open for Summer NAMM held June 23-25, 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
A lot of things come in groups of three. There are three primary colors. The strongest geometric shape – a triangle – has three sides. A BLT has…
A ligature is no small thing.
What if I told you that the key to success in MI today could be bought for the measly price of $2.99?
In a seminar we did together on this topic, Greg Billings from the Steinway Piano Gallery in Naples, Florida said, “If I had known then what I know…
Sterling Ball held a StingRay bass aloft on the stage set up inside Ernie Ball's spacious stand at the Winter NAMM Show.
