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GHS Now U.S. Distributor of Innovation Double Bass Strings
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 25, 2018
GHS Strings has become the U.S. distributor of Innovation double bass strings.
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Reverb Doubles Size of Chicago Headquarters
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 24, 2018
In late May, Reverb.com unveiled its new 10,000 square foot office expansion.
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ADJ Now Distributing Compu Show DMX Lighting Control Software
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 22, 2018
ADJ Products LLC has announced they will now take over the development, support and sales for the Compu Show lighting control software previously offered by Elation Professional for the past 10 years.
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Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Ampeg
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 11, 2018
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., the newly formed U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, has announced the acquisition of the Ampeg brand from LOUD Audio, LLC., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group.
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Adam Hall North America Merges with MDG
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 8, 2018
Adam Hall North America, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of the German-based Adam Hall Group, announced that it has merged with its New Jersey-based North American Distributor, Musical Distributors Group (MDG).
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KMC Music Appointed as Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Dream Cymbals
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 1, 2018
Pointing to the company's scale, resources, and broad-based network of 6,500 resellers, Dream Cymbals and Gongs has appointed KMC Music to serve as its exclusive United States distribution partner.
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Gibson Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | May 1, 2018
Nashville-based Gibson Brands - the corporation behind Baldwin Piano, Wurlitzer, Gibson Pro Audio, and (most significantly) Gibson Guitars - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, May 1.
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Hal Leonard Announces New Global Deal with Eric Whitacre
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 30, 2018
GRAMMY® Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre and Hal Leonard have announced they have expanded their relationship with a global print and distribution agreement effective July 1.
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Korg USA Sponsors MEISA’s Annual Hofstra Music Industry Conference
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 30, 2018
April 6^th marked the Music and Entertainment Student Association’s (MEISA) fourth annual Music Industry Conference hosted at Hofstra University in New York. Korg USA sponsored the cause by providing a variety of gear for their artist showcase including VOX and Blackstar combo amps and a Korg Grandstage piano.
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Taylor Guitars Launches ‘The Ebony Project’
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 25, 2018
Taylor Guitars has launched an engrossing digital experience called The Ebony Project.
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Yamaha Ensembles Win Seven Medals at 2018 Winter Guard International Championships
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 24, 2018
Yamaha-equipped performers made a strong showing at the 2018 Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion and Winds World Championships, with seven of the 18 awards going to groups exclusively using Yamaha marching instruments.
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Video Clips from Musikmesse 2018
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | April 19, 2018
Head over to "MMR TV" to check out interviews from the recent Musikmesse gathering in Frankfurt.
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