New European MD for Fender
Graeme Mathieson has taken over as Fender’s new European MD. Long-serving Mathieson has stepped up from his role as general manager of the UK office. He previously worked for the…
The Circle Game – Acoustic Guitar Suppliers Discuss the Market
While fans and retailers of electric guitar impatiently await the next “guitar hero” to revitalize that segment of the market, acoustic guitar sales continue to climb (see our dealer survey…
South Africa deal for Faith Guitars
Barnes and Mullins has secured a new distribution deal in South Africa for its Faith Guitars brand. The firm has signed up with Paul Bothner Music, founded in 1902, and one…
Grover Perfect Guitar Nut
Adding to the company’s line of quality guitar accessories Grover® Musical Products has reintroduced the “Perfect Guitar Nut” for slide steel playing. Sold successfully for over 50 years under the…
Acoustic Guitar Spread
Accessories Grover Ultra Capo Adding to the company’s line of quality guitar accessories Grover Musical Products has introduced the Ultra Capo™ – the “World’s first” offset capo. Designed to allow more room…
Presidential Campaigns and the Arts – It’s on US!
I finally made it! I did something I’ve always wanted to do! I went to Iowa where presidential candidates were courting caucus-goers at the Iowa State Fair. Believe me, it…
CHAUVET Professional Next NXT-1 Panels Win Friends At Pacific Amphitheatre
It’s easy to see why the Pacific Amphitheatre became an instant favorite among touring artists when it opened in 1983 with a concert by Barry Manilow. Located on the Orange County…
TOP TEN: Rejected Gibson product expansion ideas
A top secret mole has revealed to us a list of scrapped brand expansion proposals from a Gibson Brands meeting… 10: The Les Pool – sold…
Spanish guitar show promises expansion
Bigger international presence and larger range of guitars promised at second outing of Guitar Fair The event, scheduled to take place at the Malaga Tradeshow and Congress Centre (FYMCA) from 5th-8th…
Guitar Center, Gibson, Fender Cleared in Price Fix Case
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action accusing…
Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson cleared of price fix allegations
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action…
Unique MotoGP guitar up for grabs
It’s not often there’s crossover between motorsport and guitars, but guitar fans are being given the chance to bid for a unique custom-made electric guitar, signed by MotoGP World Champion,…