NAMM Coverage · Jan 21, 2014
The Future of Retailing
When the future comes, there will be no room for error on the retail floor.Oh and look – the future is here.Retail guru Bob Negen, a fixture on…
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
Katy Perry Pubs, 100 Essential Drumset Lesson, Saxophone Play-Along from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard’s PRISM (Katy Perry) songbooks include volumes for Piano/Vocal/Guitar and Easy Piano, plus a new Katy Perry Pro Vocal volume. The Hal Leonard PVG (HL00124163 / $16.99)…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
Drumfire Hardware Bag
The Drumfire DHB6500 is built to handle all the hardware from a standard five-piece kit. Up to eight stands or mounts fit into its large foam-lined main compartment,…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
Sax Dakota XG Series
The new Dakota XG Type Alto and Tenor saxophones are available in two custom metallic finishes: Hand Rubbed Antique Bronze throughout or Matte Black Body with Silver Plate…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
P. Mauriat PMT-720 Professional Trumpet Series
P. Mauriat’s new B trumpet series features a solid yellow brass valve block that houses a set of stainless-steel valves. A 4.8” one-piece gold brass bell pairs well…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
Vandoren Redesigned V16 Tenor Sax Mouthpiece
Vandoren’s new V16 design fills the void between high-priced custom mouthpieces and cheaper models. The new V16 comes large chamber, medium chamber and small chamber models, and provides…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2014
Rovner Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel
Rovner’s Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel can be rotated until the bore is positioned to yield the preferred tone and most dynamic response. Constructed of a durable polymer, the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2014
Gator Frameworks X Style Keyboard Stand
Gator Cases’ new Frameworks X style steel keyboard stands are available with a single or double brace design. The stand’s gear lock can be adjusted with one hand…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2014
GrandTune Tuning Machines
With Velvet-Tec* technology, the all-new Schaller GrandTune high levels of precision and longevity, completely avoiding synthetic coatings and designed with wear-free architecture. Features 18:1 gear ratio, permanently locked…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 14, 2014
Korg Pitchblack Pro Rackmount Tuner and Cable Checker
The newly-developed “3D” style tuning meter offers high visibility with color LEDs on Korg’s Pitchblack Pro, allowing a multi-dimensional view of the display so that from any distance…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Option Knob V-Knob
The V-Knob is an alternative for the volume knob on any electric guitar which enables players to execute fine-tuned volume control. The knob replaces the factory volume knob,…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Hohner Rey Aquila
These accordions come in either black or white with a gold colored metal winged grille and gold effect crystal designs. Anacleto Series accordions are made using hand-made (a…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Blizzard Lighting RokBox EVA
The RokBox EXA is an LED par fixture with a cast aluminum housing approximately nine inches square. It’s fitted with 18x15-Watt (6 x 2.5W) TianXin RGBAW + Ultraviolet…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Chauvet Nexus Aw 7x7
Emitting bright, narrow beams from 49 3-Watt 2,800K CREE LEDs, the Nexus Aw 7x7 offers flexibility for high-impact aerial effects, warm white washes, audience blinders, and text and…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
PreSonus Compact Eris E4.5 Studio Monitors
The E4.5 is built to deliver pro audio quality and can be user-adjusted to the acoustic space.The Eris E4.5 features a 4.5”, Kevlar low-frequency transducer, a 1” (25…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Radial Engineering Relay Xo
The Relay Xo is a mic signal switcher that enables the artist to convert a vocal mic into a talk-back or communication mic so they can converse with…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Roland FA-06 and FA-08 Keyboards
The FA-06 includes a 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, while the FA-08 is equipped with an 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard that provides weighted-action performance derived from Roland’s high-end pianos. The…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
PRS Guitars Archon Amplifier
The new PRS Archon’s lead channel was designed with five gain stages before the master volume, delivering full distortion, while the clean channel is built with ample headroom…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Orange Dual Dark Amplifier Series
The all-new Orange Dual Dark Series is a range of high-end dual channel amps, with a new voicing for Channel A (Channel B is has the voicing of…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Galaxy Audio G-Series Amplifiers
The G-SERIES power amplifiers have been designed to provide efficiency, dynamics and reliability at an affordable price for a variety of fixed and mobile audio applications. The G-SERIES…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Sonor Select Stage and Select Drive Shell Kits
Select Stage is a five-piece shell set available in Dark Forest Burst or Maple. Select Drive is a six-piece shell set available in Autumn Fade and Brown Galaxy…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Sabian Stick Flip Drumstick Bag
The Stick Flip morphs from drumstick bag to drumstick holder with Sabian’s proprietary “Flip” design. During the gig, the Stick Flip sits next to the drummer putting spare…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 13, 2014
Remo Gospel Church Tambourine
Remo’s Gospel Church Tambourine is manufactured with a lightweight Acousticon® drum shell and is available with double and single row jingles. It has a Skyndeep® Natural fixed graphic…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 10, 2014
Kat Percussion kt3 E-Kit
The kt3 digital drum set features large 11" dual-zone white floor tom and snare drum pads, a larger 12" hi-hat cymbal, two 12" crash cymbals, and a 14"…