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News January 9, 2025

Is Your Store an ‘Experience Destination’?

As the iconic Sam Ash Music mega-chain shuttered its 42 stores in May of last year (Sam Ash’s 100th anniversary year), the company noted in court documents that it had…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2025
News January 9, 2025

If You Were a Betting Man, Would You Guess 1964 or 1929?

As I observe the slug-fest that is today’s evolving retail environment, I am encouraged by the willingness of independent music dealers to engage in exchanging creative ideas. The tones of…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2025
News January 9, 2025

‘A Swiss Army Knife for Guitar Players’

Technology marches on, but tube (“valve,” for our pals across the pond) amps have never really ceded the spotlight. Is it that many guitarists are “traditionalists” – old-fashioned romantics unable…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2025
News January 9, 2025

2025 NAMM Show Buyers’ Guide

MMR presents some of the most significant new instruments, print music titles, music-making gear, and other related items on-hand at this winter’s industry gathering in Anaheim. Cases & Stands On-Stage’s…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2025
News January 9, 2025

Ibanez Introduces Three New Iron Label Models

Ibanez has expanded its Iron Label lineup for 2025 with three new models engineered for metal and drop-tuning enthusiasts. The RGRB620 and RGRB720 are 6- and 7-string guitars that introduce…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2025
News January 8, 2025

Celestion Introduces the Truvox 1525 Bass/Mid-Bass Loudspeaker

Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications is pleased to introduce the Truvox 1525, a new 15-inch bass and mid-bass driver offering exceptional…

MMR Staff
Jan 8, 2025