Trade Regrets: Mike Beigel
Mike Beigel, inventor of the Mu-Tron III, co-founder of Musitronics and a pioneer in effects pedal design, has died at age 77. Beigel helped expand the expressive possibilities of electronic…
Fender releases SILENT SYSTEM to eliminate single-coil hum in new Limited models
Fender has unveiled the Fender Silent System, a patent-pending technology designed to eliminate single-coil pickup hum without requiring batteries or sacrificing authentic tone. According to Australian Musician, this breakthrough addresses…
MAD PROFESSOR releases NEW MILESTONE germanium FUZZ PEDAL
Mad Professor Amplification has officially released the Milestone, a new germanium fuzz pedal designed to replicate vintage mixing console tones for contemporary musicians. According to Australian Musician, the Finland-based manufacturer…
Vader Sound expands Veelah distribution with new V Series models
Vader Sound is now distributing a host of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars from the Veelah V Series within the UK, Ireland and Benelux countries. This expansion follows positive reception for…
Roland opens first standalone US retail store in New York City
Roland Corporation will open its first standalone retail store in the United States this October, establishing a direct physical presence in Manhattan after reaching US customers through dealers for decades.…
Guitar Center removes false entries from Ed Sheeran contest
Guitar Center has removed numerous entries from its Open For Legends competition after the submission portal was flooded with political memes and messages supporting Palestine. According to Guitar.com, the retailer…
Reverend Guitars releases limited Billy Corgan Infinite Sadness models
Reverend Guitars has launched the Billy Corgan Infinite Sadness models, a limited-run series timed for the Smashing Pumpkins Rat In A Cage Tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie…
MOTU releases Digital Performer 12 with atmos and AI tools
MOTU has officially released version 12 of its Digital Performer digital audio workstation, introducing Dolby Atmos mixing capabilities and artificial intelligence-driven stem separation to the professional music products market. According…
Gibson adopts L.R. Baggs HiFi DNA pickups for select acoustic models
Gibson has officially integrated L.R. Baggs' HiFi pickup technology into its acoustic guitar lineup, specifically equipping the Hummingbird Standard, Hummingbird Original, and Southern Jumbo Original models. According to Monthly Mixing,…
Roland to open first North American flagship store in New York City
Roland Corp. plans to open its first flagship store in North America in early October at 414 West 14th Street in Manhattan. The new retail destination will unite the Roland,…
Martin guitar releases refreshed 16 series with new finishes and electronics
C.F. Martin & Co. has officially launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, according to Music Instrument News. This expansion…
Ashdown secures exclusive US distribution via guitar Center
British amplifier manufacturer Ashdown has established an exclusive distribution agreement with Guitar Center and its online subsidiary, Musician's Friend, to cover the entire United States market. According to a report…