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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Tony Price to the position of vice president of North American sales.In this role, Price will have sales responsibility for FMI…
Learn Guitar Maintenance from the Experts at the Gibson BoothBecause Gibson wants to help all guitar players get the most enjoyment out of their instruments, expert luthiers and…
Co-presidents Rick Drumm and John D'Addario III with artist relations representative Tom Spaulding at Wednesday night's pre-NAMM bash. As usual, the food, drinks, and generous giveaways (strings,…
Set-up day in the shiny new Music City Center in Nashville, home to Summer NAMM 2013...
Line 6, Inc. has announced an expanded distribution agreement with Hal Leonard Corporation, the world’s largest music print publisher and digital content provider. Effective immediately, Hal Leonard will…
The notoriously dour philosopher Heraclitus issued the maxim from which this editorial takes its title some 2,500 years ago (give or take) and, hey – when you turn…
Whether you consider them a problem or an opportunity, our industry’s version of “muggles” will parade through the aisles of our trade show.While some exhibitors are passionate supporters…
Retail Boot Camp: On Wednesday, July 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30, sales guru Bob Negen shares how to get more people in the door, how to increase your…
A resurrected and rejuvenated Electra Guitars has opened its doors with their classic logo intact, a slate of new products, and a rapidly growing roster of users, artists…
Just a few years ago more than a few were whispering, “Put a fork in it, it’s done.” So that there is tangible excitement and enthusiasm for this…
Music education outside of the classroom is nothing new, of course, and even the concept of franchised programs isn’t a breakthrough. However, in the past few years, performance-based…
Hal Leonard Corporation has announced that beginning at Summer NAMM, they will distribute not only the complete M-Audio line from inMusic, but also add Alesis and Alto Professional…
The industry is preparing for the biggest Summer NAMM event in five years, which opens in Nashville on July 11. With a new home in the state-of-the-art Music…
Carlsbad, CA, (June 24, 2013)— NAMM members and musicians of all abilities tuned-up their instruments to welcome the Summer Solstice in a daylong, musical free-for-all in observance of the…
The Rain Riser, which debuts at this year’s Summer NAMM show, combines elements of a studio partition — absorption, diffusion, decoupling, and bass trapping — all within the form…
It came as no surprise when Sidney Davis’ inbox quickly was bursting at the “virtual” seams with messages from retailers and suppliers, following the announcement of his retirement.…
As a founding member of thrash-metal architects, Anthrax, Charlie Benante has been a force to be reckoned with and one of the most respected names in hard rock…
Morley Thompson passed away on March 7 at the age of 86.Thompson’s financial background was a key element in the expansion of the Baldwin Piano Company during the…
There’s no type of promotion that can beat the upside of a great location. Piano Empire president and CEO Chris Vance has learned that much over the 18…
"How’s it goin’, friend?” Hank Starks chimes to a trio of folks entering his music store. Soon more arrive, trigging more salutations. But it’s 5:50 p.m. on a…
RS Custom 64 Supreme GuitarNashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built…
RS Custom 64 Supreme GuitarNashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built…
‘Lunchbox’ Amplifiers – Turning Sales Up to 10 Offering genuine tube amp tone in a package – and at a price – more appropriate to many guitarists and…
Clinton Voigt, 92, of Beloit, Wis., passed away on February 10, 2013.In the spring of 1939 Voigt purchased and took over a guitar studio in Beloit that specialized…
