Buffet Crampon USA Announces New Products for 2023
Buffet Crampon Group is excited to return to The NAMM Show for the first time since 2020 and is pleased to introduce several new innovative woodwind and brass products for…
Excelcia Music Publishing Releases 'The Definitive Wedding Collection,' Featuring Fresh Arrangements for String Quartet
The Definitive Wedding Collection, Essential Collection for String Quartet is released by Excelcia Music Publishing just in time for the Spring wedding season. With 18 new string quartet arrangements from…
TASCAM’s Model 24 Brings Versatility to Matt Molchany’s Engineering Efforts
As most musicians and audio professionals will acknowledge, the ability to handle a variety of music and audio tasks is essential to survival in the industry. Such is the case…
MESA/Boogie Announces a New Mark Icon, the Mark VII Series
From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie® has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA. Founder Randall…
Loud and Clear: Electric Guitar Strings Ring True in 2023
Higher prices, more eco-friendly packaging, and heavier gauge strings favored by the metal crowd (see our cover feature on extended range guitars) seem to be the biggest trends in electric…
Trade Regrets: Arthur ‘Skip’ Maggiora
On February 24, Sacramento, California-based Skip’s Music posted the following on their Facebook page: “Arthur ‘Skip’ Maggiora, owner of Skip’s Music and a founding member of the Alliance of Independent…
Upfront Q&A: Dendy Jarrett of Gibson Gives
Gibson Gives, the philanthropic outreach program of Gibson Brands, Inc., is committed to growing the global community of music-makers and getting instruments in the hands of students of all ages.…
Heavy Duty: Extended Range Guitars Connecting With More Players
While traditionally associated with the more extreme shredding involved with heavy metal and hard rock, extended range guitars have been gaining in popularity even with players of other styles in…
Allen & Heath Ready to Rock SXSW 2023
The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas has been celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture since 1987. For the past several years, Allen…
Fender Launches ACB 50 Bass Amp with U2 Founding Member Adam Clayton
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC/Fender) has announced the launch of the Adam Clayton ACB 50 Bass Amp, the brand’s first signature all-tube bass combo for over 40 years, inspired by…
Roland Introduces GP Series Digital Pianos
Roland announces the GP digital piano series, the latest generation of instruments in the company’s premier digital piano lineup. The GP series represents the pinnacle of Roland piano development, merging…
Peavey Electronics Introduces Aquarius AQ Series Enclosures
Peavey Electronics® introduces the Aquarius AQ™ Series Enclosures, representing an evolution of speaker technology. A culmination of Peavey’s 50-plus years of engineering experience and an ideal combination of reliability, performance,…