NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2016
Sometimes Big Government is a Good Thing
Congress left the music education world a last-minute Christmas present when on December 9 it ratified the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2016
Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight
We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2016
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That (Spector) Bass
It looks as if 2016 will be the year of the Spector Bass.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2016
Four Ideas to Help You “Get on the Good Foot” in 2016
Yes, it’s that time of year, and we trust any suggestion from James Brown!
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2016
TMP Announces Promotions
The Music People (TMP) has announced significant promotions effective January 1, 2016.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2016
Monday MMR Update e-Newsletter to Resume 2/1/15
In advance of the upcoming NAMM Show January 21 - 24, MMR will not be sending the regular weekly e-newsletter this coming Monday, January 18.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2016
AES to Host Membership Drive at NAMM Show
The Audio Engineering Society will be hosting a Membership booth at the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show , Jan 21-24.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2016
Trade Regrets: Morty Manus
Morty Manus of Alfred Music passed away on Saturday, January 9, after a brief battle with cancer.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2016
Washburn adds another new acoustic line
Washburn Guitars has lined up another new acoustic guitar range launching at NAMM later this month - the Woodline 10 and Woodline 20 Series.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2016
SLM Launches Dealer Promo: Win A Dream Vacation
St Louis Music is celebrating a very successful 2015 with a special promotion for dealers, giving away a dream vacation to five lucky winners.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2016
New look for souped up Supro site
Amp brand Supro has updated its online offering with brand new website.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2016
Vigier tees up new unique art finish range
Vigier is launching a new range of unique finishes at this year's NAMM show under the banner G.V Rock Art.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 8, 2016
Eminence Celebrates 50 Years
Eminence Speaker, a manufacturer of professional audio and musical instrument loudspeakers, high frequency devices and components, is celebrating 50 years.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 8, 2016
"Spanish guitars must be made in Spain"
Spanish guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez has extolled the virtues of returning to domestic production, having brought all of its manufacturing back from China to Spain, and enjoyed a huge increase…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 8, 2016
Tracktion launches Biotek
Tracktion Corporation has launched the BioTek Organic Synthesizer virtual instrument.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 7, 2016
Willcox Guitars Streamlines Manufacturing and Offers Lower Pricing
Willcox Guitars recently streamlined the manufacturing process at its facility, allowing the company to offer lower pricing on its Atlantis guitars and Saber basses.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 6, 2016
Swiss firm Relish, readies NAMM launches
Swiss manufacturer, Relish Guitars is launching a new addition to its innovative range of guitars made with a chambered aluminium and wood body and boasting several distinctive features.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 6, 2016
Hal Leonard Announces NAMM Demo Stage Lineup
Hal Leonard has released its schedule of guest performers and presenters who will be appearing in their NAMM booth #5720 in Hall B.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 5, 2016
Hoshino USA Announces New Distribution Deal with Hardcase
Effective January 1st, 2016, Hoshino U.S.A., Inc. has announced that it has finalized an exclusive distribution agreement with Hardcase International Limited, makers of Hardcase drum cases.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 5, 2016
Guild readies first offerings from new factory
With production now up and running at its new factory in Ventura, California, resurgent Guild has announced a host of new models for NAMM.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 4, 2016
Cordial Celebrates 20 Years
The German cable manufacturer Cordial®, located close to the Bavarian capital Munich, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 4, 2016
Heil Sound Celebrates ‘50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll'
Heil Sound is marking 2016 as “50 Years of Maximum Rock & Roll.”
NAMM Coverage · Dec 23, 2015
Top MMR Stories (Online) of 2015
With the calendar year nearly at a close, we decided to review which stories posted online to mmrmagazine.com received the most hits in the past 12 months.
NAMM Coverage · Dec 22, 2015
BEST OF 2015: Part Four
The final part of our round-up of the year sees further international growth for British brands, growth of a new online outlet for music products and a new…