Gator Celebrates 2021 with the Re-brand of Gator Frameworks
To kick off 2021, Gator launched a new look and feel of its popular stand, studio and accessories brand, Gator Frameworks. The rebrand includes a new logo and tagline - Built…
Following a Trying Year, Flute Suppliers Look to a Brighter 2021
Certain instruments have actually seen increased sales during the pandemic and lockdowns/partial lockdowns throughout most of 2020. Has this been the case for your brand with respect to flutes? Daniel…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. To Begin Distributing Ibanez, TAMA, and Other Associated Brands in Canada for 2021
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada. Also starting January 1st, this transition will include…
Antari USA Becomes Sole U.S. Distributor for All Antari Brands
Antari Lighting and Effects USA, the distribution channel of Antari Lighting and Effects, has recently become the sole exclusive distributor of the entire Antari Brand lineup in the USA. Antari…
Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands. Piccolo, who formerly directed the management of Korg USA’s guitar…
To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
Nearly every acoustic drum kit includes the “standard” cymbals: crash, ride, and hi hat. While individual playing style and ability of course distinguish one drummer from another, for players looking…
D'Addario Receives New York State Grant to Continue Manufacturing PPE Face Shields
On Friday, October 23, Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul visited D’Addario’s Farmingdale factory to tour the facility and learn more about the company’s COVID-19 Face Shield Initiative. During the height of…
Brands Preparing for 2020 Music China
As fair organizers celebrate its recent listing in the “Global Top 100 Trade Shows 2020,” preparations for Music China, Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments, continue in full swing.…
Riversong's New Canadian Factory
Riversong Guitars is proud to announce that their move into their new location is complete. A bright open shop designed with lean principles and an eye to boutique style guitar…
Making All Three Brands Better: D’Angelico’s Brenden Cohen
Back in June, D’Angelico Guitars announced the acquisition of Supro USA and Pigtronix. We recently sat down with CEO Brenden Cohen to discuss the move, the harmony between the three…
Martin Audio Helps Rebrand Pytch
Responding dynamically to the effects of COVID-19 on their business, Johnny Palmer, managing director of SXS Events, promptly rebranded his Bristol based company to Pytch, and constructed ‘The Virtual Venue’…
Kala Brand Music and Friendly River Music of Cornish Maine Team up with Duncan Perry to Bring Ukulele Instruction to Rirst Responders.
When Duncan Perry approached John Barton of Friendly River Music about offering ukulele instruction to first responders and health care workers, John immediately decided to call Bill Peterson at Kala…