NAMM Coverage · Feb 1, 2014
Trade Regrets: Stanley Lager
On January 10, Stanley Lager passed away. Lager founded Dale Electronics Corporation in 1956, growing the business over the years to the present-day Dale Pro Audio.
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NAMM Coverage · Feb 1, 2014
Gibson's 'Government Series' Commemorates Fed's Raids
As presumably most everyone in the industry knows, back in August of 2011, agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confiscated wood from Gibson's Tennessee facilities -…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 30, 2014
Sabian Acquires Billdidit
Billdidit Inc. (Nova Scotia, Canada) is now part of the Sabian group of companies. Billdidit has built a solid reputation as forward-thinking designers of innovative and reliable drum…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2014
New NYC Digs for Guitar Center
The Real Deal is reporting that GC will be moving into the former Daffy’s (fashion retailer) space in the old New York Times Building at 218 West 44th Street…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2014
NAMM Board Welcomes Eight New Members at Annual Meeting
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 25 during the 2014 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Board of Directors welcomes eight new industry…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2014
Korg RK-100S Synth/Controller
Korg is debuting the RK-100S synth/controller for the 30th anniversary of the original RK-100. Korg's latest keytar is housed in a solid wood body and is battery powered, offering a number…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2014
Fender's Norvell Receives DCA at NAMM
Kicking of the Fender Strat's 60th Anniversary on a high note, VP of Fender Guitars Justin Norvell received the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Electric Guitar Line of the Year"…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2014
Chauvet Receives DCA at NAMM
Chauvet's Ana Jaramillo, Albert Chauvet, and Allen Reiss with the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Lighting Line of the Year."
NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2014
Shubb Capos Celebrates 40 Years
As 2014 begins, Shubb Capos’ Rick Shubb looks back on the company’s successful history: “In 1974, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman to regain…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2014
SupportMusic Coalition Webcast
On Friday, NAMM's Mary Luehrsen moderated a panel of celebrity advocates for music education that included Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Todd Rundgren, and Bernie Williams.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 25, 2014
Hartley Peavey Receives Dealers' Choice Award
Peavey Electronics won the MMR Dealers' Choice Award in the category of "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year." Company founder and CEO Hartley Peavey accepted the trophy at the NAMM…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2014
Musician’s Friend Awarded Dealer of the Year by MXL
MXL has announced that Musician’s Friend will receive its Dealer of the Year award. Musician’s Friend president Gene Jolly and VP of Merchandising Chris Tso will accept the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2014
Rane's Dean Standing Receives DCA
Dean Standing of Rane receives the Dealers' Choice Award for "DJ Line of the Year" from MMR's Christian Wissmuller.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2014
Joe Lamond and Skip Maggiora at NAMM
NAMM president & CEO Joe Lamond with Skip Maggiora of Skip's Music at Thursday night's Chairman's Reception in Anaheim.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2014
Remo Focuses on Growing Music Therapy Industry
Remo will soon be exploring new distribution channels outside of the traditional music industry, announced the company's president, Brock Kaericher, at the annual Remo international sales meeting Thursday.“We've…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2014
Roland's Nunney Receives Dealers' Choice Award
Kim Nunney, president & CEO of Roland U.S. accepts the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year" (The Roland FP-80) on Wednesday night in Anaheim.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2014
Larry Thomas & Sammy Ash at Fender's pre-NAMM Bash
Fender CEO Larry Thomas with Sammy Ash, COO of Sam Ash Music Corp. at Wednesday night's pre-NAMM party hosted by FMIC.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2014
D'Addario's Robert Polan on the Rico Acquisition
MMR: Can you remind our readers about the 2004 acquisition of Rico? What was the catalyst for the move?Robert Polan: In 2004, we were approached by Rico and…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 22, 2014
MDA 'Show and Tell' Event
“The face time you get with people, the quality of the interaction, it’s just great,” says Jon Harris of Harris Teller about Tuesday’s annual Music Distributor Association’s “Meet…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 22, 2014
Fender's Allen Abbassi at Media Preview, NAMM 2014
Fender product specialist Allen Abbassi discussed new models for 2014 celebraing the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 22, 2014
Rick Carlson of Kala Brand Music
Kala's Rick Carlson with one of the company's new offerings at 2014 Winter NAMM Media Preview.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 22, 2014
Conn Selmer Names O'Neal Ludwig Category Manager
Conn Selmer recently added Timothy O'Neal to the Ludwig Marketing team in the position of category manager (Combo), effective immediately. O'Neal will be responsible for the planning, development and…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2014
Changing NAMM Purchasing Habits
Just as technology continues to drastically – and rapidly – change the ways in which we all gather information, create and consume music and entertainment, and connect with…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2014
Backun Enters the Intermediate Market
A quick tour through Backun Musical Services’s carefully appointed Vancouver facilities will quickly convince visitors of the company’s expertise in fine clarinets and the unique culture associated with…