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People August 15, 2017

Slash named first ever Gibson global brand ambassador

Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company. The legendary Guns ‘n’ Roses guitar player will now develop new products with…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 15, 2017
People August 15, 2017

Slash Named First Ever Gibson Global Brand Ambassador

Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company. The legendary Guns ‘n’ Roses guitar player will now develop new products with…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 15, 2017
People August 14, 2017

GC Names D'Addario Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer

Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Jeannine D'Addario to the position senior vice president and chief customer officer for the Guitar Center brands. D’Addario’s appointment is the result of…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 14, 2017
People August 8, 2017

Ashdown Names Alexander Export Sales Manager

​On August 8th, we received the following news from Ashdown's Mark Gooday:I would like to Introduce you to Lee Alexander, whom some of you may have already met at the Frankfurt…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 8, 2017
People August 3, 2017

Daisy Rock Guitars President Rebuts VICE Article

Daisy Rock Guitars president and founder, Tish Ciravolo, has rebutted a statement made in a VICE article regarding musician St. Vincent being named the "first woman ever to create her…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 3, 2017
People July 31, 2017

Joseph Doubleday Joins Majestic Percussion

Vibraphonist Joseph Doubleday has joined Majestic Percussion. Doubleday was the first vibraphonist accepted to the Jazz Studies program at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, and also…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 31, 2017
People July 23, 2017

NAMM Board Elects New Executive Committee Members

​The NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers on July 15 at Summer NAMM in Nashville. At the meeting, the board officially welcomed each industry…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 23, 2017
People July 20, 2017

YCA Appoints Watanabe Director of Marketing for Pro Music Division

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Yoh Watanabe has been promoted to director of marketing for the company's Pro Music division. In this newly-formed position, Watanabe will lead the company’s…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 20, 2017
People July 17, 2017

Schecter's Tech Manager Reflects on MasterTint from Gluboost

Todd Reich, the Diamond Series operations manager at Schecter Guitar Research, recently spoke about his about his first MasterTint experience. The Schecter Guitar Research staff member was able to match…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 17, 2017
People July 7, 2017

Ernie Ball 40th anniversary VP JR Pedal

The Ernie Ball 40th anniversary VP JR Pedal features a redesigned ultra-durable kevlar cord that improves potentiometer traction, giving the most precise volume control and ultra-smooth foot sweep. While the…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 7, 2017