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Electric, acoustic, and bass guitars plus amplifiers from the world's leading brands.

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Guitars & Fretted July 1, 2015

Thunder Road Guitars Takes Seattle By Storm

There’s a famous saying by Alexander Graham Bell – “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we…

MMR Staff
Jul 1, 2015
Guitars & Fretted July 1, 2015

US breakthrough for JHS guitar brands

JHS has made major strides internationally with its Vintage and Fret King brands, appointing a US distributor in the form of RBI Music in Texas. The firm is now the official…

MMR Staff
Jul 1, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 29, 2015

MOD102+ tube amp kit

The new  MOD102+ kit expands on the same all analog vacuum tube classic American circuit design combined with a British style Class A output section as the Original MOD102 with…

MMR Staff
Jun 29, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 29, 2015

IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Michael Clapham, Marshall Amplification

Lead singer (or possibly lead guitar. Or both) of the notional Clash/Johnny Cash covers band Johnny Clash, and possibly even more importantly, one of the custodians of the iconic Marshall amp brand,  Michael…

MMR Staff
Jun 29, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 29, 2015

New Beano guitar from JHS

JHS has released the latest in its range of Beano comic licensed guitars featuring the iconic Dennis the Menace character.  With a single cutaway body style and features normally found…

MMR Staff
Jun 29, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 25, 2015

Supro amp brand gaining global traction

Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US. Supro owner, Absara Audio has appointed KMC Music as the exclusive US distributor (www.suprousa.com)…

MMR Staff
Jun 25, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 16, 2015

Faith Guitars brand reaches Spain

The Faith acoustic guitar brand is continuing its international expansion, with Barnes & Mullins having secured its first Spanish distribution deal. The firm has struck an exclusive distribution deal with…

MMR Staff
Jun 16, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 11, 2015

Fender Announces American Standard Test Drive Promotion

Fender announces the Fender American Standard Test Drive promotion, which takes place between June 8 – July 5 at participating Fender authorized dealers in America and Canada. Consumers who test-drive…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 4, 2015

SKB Modular Roto Mixer Case and iSeries Guitar Case Line

The 1SKB-R100 10U Roto Mixer Case is a solution for transporting your rackmount mixer. Based on the design of the 1SKB-R102, 1SKB-R104, and 1SKB-R106 Mixer/Rack cases, the 1SKB-R100 Roto Mixer…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 4, 2015

Perri’s ACDC, Guns N’ Roses and Pink Floyd Guitar Bags

Perri’s Leathers Limited launched new officially licensed guitar bags featuring ACDC, Guns N’ Roses and Pink Floyd.The ACDC licensed bag is based on the album that was their major career…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2015
Guitars & Fretted June 2, 2015

Fender Appoints Mooney CEO

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Andrew “Andy” P. Mooney has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mooney joins FMIC from Quiksilver, Inc. and brings significant…

MMR Staff
Jun 2, 2015
Guitars & Fretted May 29, 2015

Yorkville Sound to Distribute Gibson Pro Audio Brands for Canada

Yorkville Sound announced that, effective June 1, 2015, they will be the exclusive Canadian distributor for all Gibson Pro Audio brands including Stanton Audio, KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega loudspeakers, Neat Microphones,…

MMR Staff
May 29, 2015