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Guitars & Fretted March 21, 2017

Chauvet buys Southampton firm, Chamsys.

​Chauvet & Sons LLC has announced that it completed the acquisition of ChamSys Ltd., the Southampton, UK-based designer and manufacturer of lighting controllers. ChamSys provides Chauvet a strong presence in the controller market that complements its CHAUVET Professional lighting…

MMR Staff
Mar 21, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 14, 2017

Gibson declares victory in JHS suit

In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…

MMR Staff
Mar 14, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory

  John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson back in court

JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 9, 2017

Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées

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Mar 9, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 6, 2017

Gibson refinances

Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans. Investment bank B. Riley, serving as financial advisor to the Company, organised a new five-year,…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 6, 2017

Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO and Century Amp Giveaway

Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul® PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
Guitars & Fretted March 1, 2017

Korn guitarist video backs Orange Rockerverb

Longstanding user and new Ambassador, Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch has shared his thoughts about using his Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII on tour and in the studio in a new video.   Welch, a founding member of…

MMR Staff
Mar 1, 2017
Guitars & Fretted February 23, 2017

Riversong Guitars at the GRAMMY Awards

Riversong Guitars were backstage at this year's GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. Founder/CEO Mike Miltimore and sales manager Tony Graham were also in attendance.  Riversong had on hand their award winning line of guitars including the Tradition…

MMR Staff
Feb 23, 2017