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The Dirty Deed distortion pedal was designed for versatility, with an organic tone modeled after classic overdriven tube amplifier sounds with elements of distortion, fuzz, and overdrive. Highly…
In addition to the Pink, Purple, Red, and Yellow ukuleles currently available in Kohala’s Tiki Uke line, the company is adding Black, Ocean Blue, Seafoam Green, and Checkerboard…
The Signature Series utilizes a nickel-plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio. The new series is available in an assortment of gauge…
The new G Series classical guitars are crafted with spruce tops and mahogany or rosewood backs and sides. GC3 and GC5 series models are fitted with premium solid…
Following in line with the Metalin’ guitars, these stands are all solid aluminum. Two models – floor and gooseneck – are available in a Bridgework or Sphere design,…
The Persuader Deluxe utilizes a Darlington preamp to push cascaded triode vacuum tubes into distortion. Four dual triode vacuum tubes are included with each kit (JJ 5751, 12AX7B…
Based on the Crying Tone wah circuit, the Crying Bass also features a specially tuned resonance to enhance the wah effect over the entire harmonic spectrum of the…
As with the acoustic Loog, the Electric Loog Guitars have only three strings, making them easier and faster for children and beginners to learn how to play. Both…
The four-string TRBX304 and TRBX504, along with the five-string TRBX305 and TRBX505, include new EQ and pickup innovations. All four models feature a five-piece Maple/Mahogany neck for outstanding…
The Independent Music Store Owner (iMSO) association has named new board members, including Don Tegeler of Tegeler Music (Clinton, Iowa) as president.“I first want to thank Gordy Wilcher…
Revolve GuitarsBartlettGeoff Albert, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Alvarez guitars have done extremely well and were a big addition. In the entire…
New Jersey Guitar and Bass CenterEdisonJay Jacus, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Every year at NAMM we try to add at least…
Morgenroth MusicMissoulaGary Bowman, President Business this year: Business has been up this year by about 13 percent because we are not holding onto inventory as long and are picking…
Another year’s almost in the books. As they say (“they” are very know-it-all/condescending), time goes faster as you get older and 2013 definitely supported that maxim, as hopping…
The documentary Musicwood is making the rounds at film festivals, where crowds are keeping the filmmakers long after the closing credits for extended Q&A sessions. Pitched as “an…
Prior to Timeless acquiring Symphony Publishing, I lived in two different, distinct worlds. As a freelancer for MMR, I’d write about that new nine-channel mixer and interview that…
For the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Hal Leonard is increasing its presence from its longtime 50' x 80' digs in Hall C to a spacious new 80'…
NAMM and The College Music Society (CMS) have partnered to give NAMM members the opportunity to advertise job openings to CMS members. CMS, an international service organization for…
NAMM CEO and president Joe Lamond attended the Grand Opening of the new Phoenix House Rising Music Studio in Santa Ana, Calif., November 4, 2013.
Dinah Gretsch, executive vice president and CFO of the Gretsch Company is among a select group of women to be honored by the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN)…
The members of GAMA have decided to join the Music Education Policy Roundtable (MEPR), which advocates to make music education a key focal point and discussion topic among…
Before Clark Johnson and Jim Hirschberg brought the practice of using objective retail sales data to the MI industry, decisions were ultimately just guesswork. But 10 years ago,…
While the USA was in the throes of a debt limit crisis, the Music China show in Shanghai was proceeding with a steady flow of international traffic and…
Every day I feel like I have to come in here and reinvent myself,” Gordy Wilcher of Owensboro Music Center told me when I visited him this past…
