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Saint Blues Guitar Workshop recently announced the creation of the Eric Gales signature Blindsider guitar, “Ghost Notes.” The release was celebrated at the company’s Memphis headquarters in September, when Gales…
In a recent interview published on peHUB.com it was reported that starting in November, for the first time, customers will be able to order and buy Fender guitars directly from…
In 2009, MMR profiled the then-new Bedell Guitars operation, headed by Tom Bedell – a veteran of the MI industry who had begun importing instruments and opening music instrument stores…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Angress to the position of senior vice president of Global Sales. Angress has more than 30 years…
When contributing to, and reading, this month’s cover story, I was struck by how strong an emphasis folks were putting on the “individuality” and, specifically, “custom” nature of their guitars: …
Exclusive to MMR, MI SalesTrak ran their numbers on the breakdown for acoustic, electric/acoustic (E/A), and electric guitars sales, YTD. Electric guitars make up less than half of all guitar…
“Since its inception in 2010, Metalin’ Guitars has strived to produce a high performance aluminum bodied guitar,” says the company’s lead designer, Dave Bast. Indeed, Metalin’ Guitars is doing just…
It may seem like yesterday to many of us, but the 2013 Winter NAMM Show is nearly a year away already. A lot can change in that time for a…
Though they’ve been an industry leader in violins and band instruments for decades, the Eastman Music Company has quietly built a reputation for dependable archtop guitars and mandolins. Recently, the…
Showgoers at this year’s Summer NAMM may have noticed a handsome booth showing off a brand new name in guitars – the Sublime Guitar Company. The company, which already features…
Adding to a growing – and at this point sizable – list of recent acquisitions of MI operations outside of the guitar realm, Gibson Brands is poised to take control of…
Gibson Brands has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.…
