Trade Regrets: Phyllis Fender
On July 23 NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Our dear Phyllis Fender passed away yesterday in her home in Fullerton, California, not far from the factory where…
girl in red Designs One-of-A-Kind Rainbow Fender Electric Guitar to Raise Money for Kaleidoscope Trust
Musician girl in red has teamed up with Fender to design a one-of-a-kind electric guitar that will be raffled off to benefit LGBTQ+ charity Kaleidoscope Trust. The unique Player Series Telecaster guitar, painted by girl…
DiGiCo SD10 Consoles Amplifies Houston’s Fourth Of July Show
The City of Houston’s “Shell Freedom Over Texas” July 4th celebration featured a live broadcast that paired artists - including headliner Pat Green, Trae tha Truth, Bun B, Los Luzeros…
Guitar Center Hosts First Used & Vintage Gear Trade-In/Sales VIP Events
As part of its ongoing used and vintage gear sales program, Guitar Center will be holding a series of in-store events on Saturday, July 18. Taking place from 9 a.m. to…
Gibson Offers $59,000 Reward for Missing Shipping Ledger
Gibson has announced a $59,000 cash reward for anyone who can recover a missing shipping ledger book from 1959-1960, “which documents an important period in our 126-year-old history and the…
Eilish’s Hits Now Available on Fender Play
Fender has announced that six of Billie Eilish’s hits are now available (for guitar and uke only) in the complete online learning app, Fender Play. Through Thursday, July 23, new users will get…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Hosts ‘Relief 4 Musicians’ Online Fundraiser July 9
As part of its ongoing effort to provide needed funding relief to musicians and music programs suffering loss of resources as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guitar Center…
Buffet Crampon Announces Partnership with International Clarinet Association
Buffet Crampon has announced a partnership with the International Clarinet Association (ICA), the global community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts. This partnership, initiated during these difficult times, is a joint…
Buffet Crampon USA Announces the 'R13 Stimulus' Instant Rebate
Buffet Crampon USA, in partnership with its network of authorized dealers throughout the United States, announces a new promotion designed to benefit customers searching for a professional clarinet during these…
It Might Get Loud (or at Least a Little Bit Louder…): Trends in Guitar Amplifier Sales Reflect an Altered Reality
Guitar amplifiers represent a market segment uniquely impacted by COVID-19: Sure, many individuals are finding solace in playing, writing, and recording music, but who needs a half-stack if you’re quarantining…
Dean Guitars’ MD 24 Select Models
Dean Guitars’ new MD 24 Select models are built with satin necks, easy-access heel joints, and exclusive direct-mount Seymour Duncan pickups. The optional Floyd Rose tremolo system is just one…
Fender’s MTG Tube Tremelo
Fender’s MTG Tube Tremelo brings the hypnotic sound typically found in vintage amps and places it in a stompbox based on a genuine U.S.-made NOS 6205 preamp tube. The pedal…