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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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Guest editorial by Ron BienstockOver the last thirty years, there have been several major legal decisions involving intellectual property concerning guitars and basses. Having been a part of…
Fishman and Guitar World Magazine have joined forces for the TriplePlay® Guitar Wars Contest, a unique opportunity for respondents to create a great original composition using their Fishman…
Longtime co-owner of Owensboro Music Center, Hank Starks, has retired, with partner Gordy Wilcher assuming complete ownership of the Kentucky retail operation that just celebrated its 40th anniversary…
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia have taken over ‘Music Moscow,’ bringing a complete musical instrument, music-products, and event technology experience to better serve the…
In 2009, MMR profiled the then-new Bedell Guitars operation, headed by Tom Bedell – a veteran of the MI industry who had begun importing instruments and opening music…
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…
Korg USA has taken on exclusive distribution for Ashdown Engineering in the U.S. and Canada. Korg USA will distribute Ashdown’s bass amplification and effects products, acoustic amplification products,…
WHAT: The Music Zoo | WHO:Tommy Colletti, Owner | WHERE: Roslyn, New York | WHEN: 1994At home: New wife, new baby! [Erin and Ava, respectively.] I’m a late bloomer – I spent so much time on…
"We are smart enough to change when necessary and learn new products and technologies that are introduced,” says Gary Dunaway of McFadden Sales, by way of explaining how…
"Retail is simple,” preaches Bob Negen. “But it’s not easy.”And here is a “simple but not easy” number: According to the National Retail Federation, retailers typically make between 20…
The one-of-a-kind instruments that McMAHON Artistry has churned out in recent years have helped the company move on up in the world, it would seem. “In the past…
It may seem like yesterday to many of us, but the 2013 Winter NAMM Show is nearly a year away already. A lot can change in that time…
Showgoers at this year’s Summer NAMM may have noticed a handsome booth showing off a brand new name in guitars – the Sublime Guitar Company. The company, which…
This past spring, John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) entered into a distribution arrangement with LPD Music International. The new partnership promises to bring JHS’ Fret-King® electric…
Grotrian Piano Company GmbH of Germany has named Don Glasgow director of sales for North America.
Former director of trade shows for NAMM, John Vincent, passed away on September 7 after an illness.Mr. Vincent oversaw the planning and implementation of NAMM’s annual trade shows…
It’s being reported that the Winter NAMM Show will continue to be held at The Anaheim Convention Center for the foreseeable future.
Effective immediately, Korg USA has taken on exclusive distribution for Ashdown Engineering in the U.S. and Canada. Korg USA will distribute Ashdown's bass amplification and effects products, acoustic amplification products,…
Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) is one of 21 recipients selected to receive grant support from The NAMM Foundation. The funding will allow GAMA to continue to…
The Museum of Making Music (MoMM) raised more than $40,000 at its August 23 gala auction, which featured a lavish live auction and silent auction, and a powerful…
By Tracy Leenman, Musical InnovationsToday’s customer has less and less time for shopping. Most people consider shopping a chore – and a stressful one at that – so…
Mark A. Sanderson was well into a career in software engineering by the time music theory clicked for him. As a friend watched him in awe while Sanderson…
Apparently someone thought Larry Morton wasn’t busy enough. His day job as president of Hal Leonard has kept his head, hands, and heart busy as the company expands…
When Rotosound Swing Bass strings were introduced fifty years ago they changed the sound of rock forever. Rotosound’s Swing Bass RS66LD strings have been used by some of…
