Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Hal Leonard Launches backwing Project
Hal Leonard's Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site. Backwing will provide visitors with information…
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
Curbishley, CEO of PRG Music Group, Announces Resignation
CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016. As CEO of PRG’s Music Group, Curbishley…
New Thomas Blug pedals from Xvive
The range of compact effects pedals from Xvive continues to grow with two new signature pedals from German guitar virtuoso Thomas Blug. The Sweet Leo (X02 £59.99) allows you to…
Perri’s New Retro Hootenanny Guitar Straps
Perri’s are delighted to introduce their new Hootenanny Guitar Straps. These retro straps have been created with the high degree of attention to artistic design, detail, and comfort that has come to…
New Indian partner for Renkus-Heinz
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Acoustic Arts as its Indian distributor. Based in New Delhi, Acoustic Arts was founded in 1999 and is one of the country's leading AV solutions providers, providing…
New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model. The new guitars featured include the D-1 Authentic 1931, which closely replicates…
Start-up launches portable guitar project
Ambitious start-up firm ElectroPhonic Innovations is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its range of guitars with built-in amplification. The guitars feature a patented labyrinth chambering system and proprietary onboard electronics…
Mojotone launches Studio One kit
Boutique amp specialist Mojotone has launched the Studio One Amplifier Kit. The Studio One is a one watt, high gain amplifier designed to produce a big, saturated guitar sound at a…
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX compatibility, lower…
Ernie Ball Introduces "String Theory": A New Artist Web Series
Ernie Ball announced the introduction of a new artist web series, Ernie Ball String Theory, as the cornerstone of its revamped website. Ernie Ball String Theory features a selection of the company’s most…