EVH Releases Wolfgang Special Models in Two New Colors
EVH has released a striking new Solar finish for the Wolfgang® Special QM as well as a standout new Satin Surf Green finish for the Wolfgang Special. Road-tested in arenas…
The Elephants in the Room: Lockdowns, Supply-Chain Issues, Inflation
I’ve decided I’m going to teach a new business class: Dealing with Circumstances Beyond Our Control. Yup, that’s the plan. Though it’s taken me 35 years, I have officially passed…
The Score is Not the Music
Often when Angela cuts my hair, we get into a personal discussion. As we were strolling down memory lane during my last cut, she talked about her first and last…
Strapped In: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2022
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip. “Strong sales…
To Good Effect: Stompbox FX Pedals
In a corner of Guitarland exists a market segment which has been riding a sustained wave of popularity for well over a decade, with no signs of a slowdown: stompbox…
Yamaha Returns in Person to The NAMM Show, June 3-5, 2022
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show. This year, the expansive Yamaha display will be on the third floor of the Anaheim Convention…
MMR Dealer Survey: Brass Mouthpieces
We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) – this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.…
Gretsch G5201E Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustics/Electrics
Gretsch has launched all-new Rancher Penguin Parlors from their big, bold and brash, Acoustic Collection. Originally only available in White, today’s models are offered in Black, Mint Metallic and Shell…
FMIC Appoints Duncan and Fernandez to its Board of Directors
Amani Duncan Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its Board of Directors: Amani Duncan and Maria Fernandez, beginning May 2022. The appointments…
Trade Regrets: Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore passed away March 1, 2022, at the age of 78 after valiantly battling Parkinson’s Disease for twenty years. After graduating from Yale University, he taught for two years at…
Roland Announces JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer
Roland announces JUNO-X, a new polyphonic synthesizer driven by the next-generation ZEN-Core Synthesis System. JUNO-X brings the best of the past together with Roland’s latest technologies, reimagining the vintage JUNO…
Crest Audio Tradition Continues with CPX Series of Power Amplifier
Crest Audio®, a Peavey Commercial Audio® brand, carries on the tradition of great sound quality, flexibility, and robustness with the continuation of the CPX™ Series of professional power amplifiers. Geared…