NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2016
NAMM 2016: Three new PreSonus lines launched
PreSonus is making three new product announcements at NAMM 2016 including new active speakers.
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2016
Traynor Ultra-Compact Acoustic Amplifier
The all new Acoustic Master Series AM Mini delivers maximum tone and clarity from its deceptively small footprint.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 20, 2016
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy NAMM Show!
As the headline indicates, we’ve been counting down the days until The 2016 NAMM Show.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2016
EMG Turns 40 – ‘You Can't Sit Still in This Business’
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2016
NAMM 2016: Nord reveals new Virtual Hammer Technology
The new Nord 3 stage piano features new Virtual Hammer Action technology, which mimics the feel of a grand piano.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2016
NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches
Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2016
NAMM 2016: JHS adds new Fret-King signature
JHS is adding a new signature guitar to its Fret-King range at NAMM.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2016
NAMM 2016: JHS reveals line-up
John Hornby Skewes (JHS) has a number of announcements lined up for this week’s NAMM show, including new lines from its Fret-King and Vintage brands.
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.
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.