Fender, Gibson push limited-run online exclusives; MXR enters tuner pedal market
Fender released a highly limited-run Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass available for just 184 hours exclusively through the Fender online store, according to Gearnews. The blink-182 bassist's signature model…
Positive grid ships Spark CAB 2 powered FRFR cabinet at $399
Positive Grid has introduced the Spark CAB 2, a powered full-range flat-response speaker cabinet priced at USD $399 and available in Black or Pearl finishes, according to Premier Guitar.The publication…
Fender opens 182-hour Order window for Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass
Fender has launched a limited-edition Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass available only through a 182-hour order window, according to a report from No Treble. The instrument, priced at $1,499.99,…
Gibson ships limited Tom Petty Flying V series for Heartbreakers' 50th
Gibson has released a limited run of 250 Flying V guitars honoring the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, paired with a lifestyle collection of apparel, accessories and…
Paoletti guitar brings €110,000 at Monaco gala auction
A one-of-a-kind Paoletti guitar surfaced in a Monaco auction on April 2, selling for €110,000 and setting a new record for the Tuscan manufacturer, according to Paoletti Guitars. The previous…
ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN releases ALBERT LEE HSS AND LIMITED BALL FAMILY Reserve model
Ernie Ball Music Man has introduced two new Albert Lee guitar models, the Albert Lee HSS and the limited-edition Ball Family Reserve Albert Lee in Malibu Burst, according to Australian…
In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
2026 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards: Cast your vote
The nominees are in, and now it’s time for MI retailers to have their say. MMR’s annual Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize the products and brands that stood out in the…
Gibson Releases Custom Shop Replica of Billy Gibbons' Pearly Gates
Gibson has announced a new Custom Shop replica of Billy Gibbons' Pearly Gates electric guitar. The company has recreated the instrument using 3D scans of the original model, ensuring high…
Dingwall Adds Maple Fingerboard Variant for SP1 Bass
Dingwall has expanded the SP1 bass lineup with a maple fingerboard option, joining the traditional rosewood choice. The instrument retains its multi-scale neck and Novax Fanned-Fret system while incorporating classic…
PRS Shows Signature Model for Dany Villarreal, the Astryx
Premier Guitar reported that PRS Guitars has launched a limited-edition signature model for Dany Villarreal, guitarist and vocalist for The Warning. The instrument, called the Astryx, is based on the…
PRS Guitars introduces Dany Villarreal Astryx limited edition
PRS Guitars has officially unveiled the Astryx Limited Edition, a new signature instrument designed for Dany Villarreal, the guitarist and lead vocalist of The Warning. This release marks Villarreal's first…