Guitar Center Hosts First Used & Vintage Gear Trade-In/Sales VIP Events
As part of its ongoing used and vintage gear sales program, Guitar Center will be holding a series of in-store events on Saturday, July 18. Taking place from 9 a.m. to…
Submit Your Nominations for the 28th Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
It's that time again! Please make your choices in all product categories that are relevant to your business: Nominations are open to everyone, however only subscribers to MMR will be…
It Might Get Loud (or at Least a Little Bit Louder…): Trends in Guitar Amplifier Sales Reflect an Altered Reality
Guitar amplifiers represent a market segment uniquely impacted by COVID-19: Sure, many individuals are finding solace in playing, writing, and recording music, but who needs a half-stack if you’re quarantining…
Gig Gear Teams with Indiesigns to Create Line of COVID-19 Signage & Decals for Music Retailers
Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for musicians, roadies, AV techs, and live event and entertainment production professionals — has partnered with Indiesigns, a New York-based firm offering…
Fender Custom Shop Master Builders Team Up to Create Guitars Benefiting Crew Nation
Fender has unveiled five one-of-a-kind Fender Custom Shop Master Built guitars, as well as a select number of exclusive signed guitars by Fender Signature Artists, that will be available for sale on…
Right As Rain: How Rain Retail Software is Streamlining Stores Across America
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…
…And We’re Live! Live Streaming Lessons and Content from Your Store is Easier Than You Think!
With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…
Peavey Shares Music Dealer Appreciation on Social Media
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants. During these challenging times, thousands…
GAMA Shares Updates on Teaching Guitar Workshops
On Thursday, May 21, MMR received a letter from GAMA regarding the status of Teaching Guitar Workshops 2020. The letter, written by Glen McCarthy, states: “After a GAMA board meeting…
QSC and Mainline Marketing Announce Sales Partnership
QSC announces Mainline Marketing, an independent manufacturer rep firm, will represent the QSC Systems and Live Sound business in Florida and Puerto Rico, effective May 25, 2020. Mainline Marketing will…
Audio-Technica and Discogs Announce Partnership in Support of Record Stores Around the World
Audio-Technica and online record marketplace Discogs today announced a partnership in support of record stores around the world. Audio-Technica will be supporting Discogs on their Homespun series, which sees record stores…
Danley Adjusts Former Grocery Store Acoustics for Immanuel Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church has been serving Little Rock, Arkansas for 125 years, and it recently upped its commitment with the creation of “City Center,” a community center with an 800-person…