Independent News Publication of artistpro Media Daily Global Reporting for the Music Products Industry Since 1879 Publisher of Musical Merchandise Review

Guitars & Fretted

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

2,518 Articles
Updated daily
Guitars & Fretted May 9, 2014

Levy’s Leathers Garment Leather Guitar Strap

Levy’s Leathers’ garment leather guitar strap (#MG12SA) features an invisible adjustment system that makes the strap appear to be custom fitted. The adjustment tailpiece fits neatly into the main body…

MMR Staff
May 9, 2014
Guitars & Fretted May 7, 2014

Fender to Sell Guild Brand to Cordoba Music Group

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has finalized a letter of intent to sell the Guild guitar brand and related assets to Cordoba Music Group, the manufacturer of Cordoba acoustic guitars,…

MMR Staff
May 7, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 29, 2014

Jupiter Launches 'Banded' Campaign to Unite School Music Community

Jupiter Band Instruments has launched a new integrated marketing campaign dubbed "Banded,” which highlights the common ground shared amongmusicians, music educators, parents of musicians, school music retailers, and Jupiter.  The campaign…

MMR Staff
Apr 29, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 28, 2014

Fender Names Roback President

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Bob Roback has joined FMIC as president and has also joined the company’s Board of Directors. Roback has extensive experience as an…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 28, 2014

Gibson to Buy Philips AV

Gibson Brands is planning to purchase Philips’ audiovisual division for roughly $187 million.Following the sale, Philips will still be able to profit from license agreements for the next seven years,…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 28, 2014

Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100

The AMPLIFi FX100 is an iOS enabled, cloud-enhanced multi-effects pedal. Featuring the Line 6 AMPLIFi Remote iOS app, AMPLIFi FX100 allows guitar players to wirelessly control their sound in connection…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 25, 2014

Fender to Close Ovation Factory in Connecticut

Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 25, 2014

Jupiter Launches 'Banded' Campaign to Unite School Music Community

Jupiter Band Instruments has launched a new integrated marketing campaign dubbed "Banded,” which highlights the common ground shared amongmusicians, music educators, parents of musicians, school music retailers, and Jupiter.  The campaign…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 25, 2014

Dean Markley USA Adds Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Jeff Richman

Dean Markley recently announced the addition of Jeff Richman to their artist roster. As a contemporary jazz guitarist, Dean Markley USA looks to Jeff to help further expand the company’s…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 25, 2014

Taylor Guitars Announces 'Ultimate Custom Taylor' Sweepstakes

To celebrate 40 years of crafting exceptional guitars, Taylor Guitars has teamed with Ultimate Ears, the leader in custom in-ear monitors used by musicians around the globe, to offer one…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
Guitars & Fretted April 24, 2014

Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel Guitar Strings

Helix strings are made with a new patented hyper-elliptical winding technique, creating a tighter wrap and more mass, which seals the strings without the need for coating. By using pure…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014