The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Signature Guitar
The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One, a third signature guitar from Reverend Guitars, is finally here. The newest signature model is inspired by the heavier songs in The Smashing Pumpkins catalog.…
Fender Celebrates 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection
Fender is celebrating the 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection. This collection honors the 60-year history of one of the Jaguar, one of Fender’s iconic flagship guitars. Named after the…
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Hagerstown, Maryland
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Guitar Center location in Hagerstown, MD. Pictured L-R: Two city officials from Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce; Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga; GC Director of Store…
Gibson Custom Shop: Sergio Vallín 1955 Les Paul Goldtop
For the past 128 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players. Today, Gibson Custom Shop is proud to partner…
‘Play like Joe Bonamassa’ Is the Ultimate Guitar Lesson for Fans of Blues Juggernaut
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history. He has been featured on the cover of virtually every guitar…
John Cruz Releases Master-Built Crossville Series Guitars
John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is proud to announce the launch of the Crossville Series, the most significant master-built guitars of the legendary luthier’s illustrious career. Few people have built more…
MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey – this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…
Guitar Center Partners with D’Addario for Guitar-A-Thon/Earth Day String Recycling Event at Locations Nationwide
Throughout Spring Guitar-A-Thon (April 14 – May 4), and in honor of Earth Day, Guitar Center will offer complimentary premium replacement strings (D’Addario XS electric or acoustic, or NYXL bass)…
Music & Arts Opens Store-Within-a-Store in New Orleans Guitar Center
Entrance to the Music & Arts store-within-a-store at Guitar CenterNew Orleans Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces the opening of its…
PRS Guitars Awards the Top Dealers of 2021
Every year, PRS Guitars recognizes the top retailers in America, and the world, for outstanding sales of PRS Guitars products. Awards are given to independent, chain, and online retailers who…
John Cruz Custom Guitars Launches to Positive Response
John Cruz John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is open for business and, as the boutique electric guitar market response has proven, business is good. The company’s first 50 guitars, the…
Amped Up: For Many Players Tube Amplifiers Remain the Standard
While the emergence of silicone transistor technology spelled the slow end for most valve-reliant products beginning in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, many musicians – particularly guitarists – continued…