Leslie ‘G’ Pedal for Guitar
Based on the Digital Leslie circuitry pioneered on Hammond "Sk" Stage Keyboards, the "G" features three classic hot-rodded cabinet styles – Models 122, 147, and 18v (the Leslie model designation…
Kala Guitarlele
Kala Brand Music's new hybrid instrument, the Guitarlele, is a six-stringed instrument tuned to A-D-G-C-E-A, that projects a bright and full tone similar to capoing up on the fifth fret…
Fender Shares Strategic Initiatives with Key N. American Dealers
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation held a two-day business meeting the week of Aug. 4 with key North American dealers at the Fender Visitor Center in Corona, California. FMIC interim CEO…
Gibson’s ‘335’ Trademark Battle
It was announced on July 24th – and reported by MMR in this issue (see page 6) – that 16 guitar brands have filed for extensions in order to oppose…
Breedlove Donates Custom Guitar to Sisters Folk Festival
For more than 10 years Breedlove has been providing a custom guitar to the Sisters Folk Festival to be raffled off to raise funds for the Americana Project. The Americana…
Guitar Recorded Versions: Slash and Keith Urban from Hal Leonard
The Slash Guitar Anthology (HL00691114 / $24.99) presents 23 tunes by the Guns'n'Roses and Velvet Revolver superstar in notes and tab from throughout his career. Includes: “Anastasia,” “Beggars and Hangers…
Seymour Duncan NYC Bass Pickups
The NYC pickups use a dual coil J-type pickup design with a double row of exposed Alnico pole pieces. The four-conductor cable allows for three wiring modes which provide a…
Taylor Guitars 150e
Taylor’s newest addition to the 100 Series is the 150e, a 12-string Dreadnought guitar. The 150e is Taylor's most affordable 12-string guitar to date. Crafted from a layered sapele back…
Seventeen Brands Oppose Gibson’s Quest to Trademark ‘335 Shape’
On July 24, seventeen companies filed for extensions to oppose the trademark application by Gibson Brands Inc. for the (two dimensional outline) of the 335 body shape. Peavey, Dean (…
GAMA’s 2nd Annual Guitar Industry VIP Summer Party
Scott Robertson of Roberston Communications and GAMA's Robert Sulkow at the annual GAMA bash in Nashville.
Orange Amplification Promotes Gunter to Sales Director
Orange Amplification has promoted Antony Gunter to sales director with immediate effect. This new role includes global sales responsibilities and day-to-day management of UK and USA sales teams. Antony joined…
Evans EMAD Heavyweight Bass Drum Head and Snare Batter
With the new EMAD Heavyweight bass drum head's two plies of 10mil film, a total thickness of 20 mils, drummers don’t have to worry about putting the kick through the…