Alvarez signs Japanese distribution deal
Alvarez Guitars has signed a new distribution deal for Japan, with the Kanda Shokai group. Starting in November, Kanda Shokai will be supplying retailers in Japan with Alvarez guitars and accessories.…
Collings Guitars Goes with D'Addario's NYXL For Exclusive Partnership
D'Addario has announced a partnership with Collings Guitars of Austin, Texas that will see the prominent instrument maker exclusively use D'Addario's NYXL strings on their electric guitars. Introduced last year,…
Red Witch signs UK deal with 440 Distribution
440 Distribution has been appointed UK distributor for the Red Witch Pedals guitar and bass effects range. Red Witch, which boasts has a number of notable users including U2, The…
The Circle Game – Acoustic Guitar Suppliers Discuss the Market
While fans and retailers of electric guitar impatiently await the next “guitar hero” to revitalize that segment of the market, acoustic guitar sales continue to climb (see our dealer survey…
Rotosound secures exclusive Rockready distribution
Rotosound has become sole UK distributor of the Rockready gig bags and straps range. The Rockready Volo gig bags are suitable for a wide range of guitar and bass brands. The cases are made with Codura fabric,…
A Winning Partnership – Yorkville and The Jersey Surf
When you hear the words “Jersey Surf,” you’ll either think of catching waves off the Jersey Shore or the Jersey-based competitive drum and bugle corps. The Jersey Surf Drum and…
Ovation resumes US production in Hartford
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year, will be interested by news that US production is about to resume…
Ovation resumes US production
Anyone intrigued about Drum Workshop’s plan for the Ovation guitar brand it acquired from Fender earlier this year will be interested by news that US production is about to resume again.…
German distribution deal for Seaboard
Sound Service European Music Distribution has taken over the exclusive distribution of quirky keyboard concept ROLI Seaboard instruments for Germany and Austria. The ROLI Seaboard is a new musical instrument…
Peavey Enlists Plek for Production of Composite Acoustics
Composite Acoustics®, a division of Peavey Electronics Corporation®, has announced the acquisition of a Plek® Pro machine to aid in the production of its premium carbon fiber acoustic guitars manufactured…
The Golden Ticket: Contest Winners Tour Pearl River Factory
Thirty Pearl River, Kayserburg, and Ritmüller dealers from the United States and Canada recently returned from four days visiting Guangzhou, Southern China’s largest port city where they were able to…
SABIAN Announces Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has appointed St. Louis Music (SLM) as a partner in distribution in the United States, effective September 1st, 2015. "We started selling our products direct to retailers in the…