SonoTone Premium Strings (Vintage, 10-46)
So here’s one thing with guitar strings: much like picks, it can be very easily argued that there’s not really that much of a difference between types, brands, materials –…
Washburn P33S Royal Sapphire
What a lovely little acoustic! It’s not actually that little, but as a parlor guitar this model is comfortable to play, handle, and transport. “Royal Sapphire” refers to the deep…
Trade Regrets: Robert Averwater
On February 28, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We are saddened by the news that Robert Averwater passed away today in Memphis. He was 94…
RPMDA Announces Call for Nominations
RPMDA is calling for nominations for the RPMDA Lifetime Achievement Award and the Don Eubanks Sales Rep of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2020. Each…
QSC GX Amplifiers Power the American Legacy of Rock-Ola Jukeboxes
When Alexander Walder-Smith bought jukebox company Rock-Ola just over a year ago, he was as passionate about Rock-Ola’s history of American ingenuity as he was about sound quality. One of…
Summit Woods Baptist Church Benefits from Danley
Summit Woods Baptist Church is a large but relatively young church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Although most aspects of the 650-capacity, fan-shaped sanctuary (with room to expand to 1,000) were…
Dissention in the Ranks: Acoustic Guitar Strings
Possibly the one and only thing this month’s dealer survey (sent out to over 300 MI retailers) made clear is this: if you want to start a fight between two…
Defining the Classic Capo: Kyser at 40
If Kyser Capos founder Milton Kyser were alive to see his company turn 40 years old, he’d be beaming with pride and handing out his anniversary edition capos to everyone…
The Inheritance Taboo
Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about any potential inheritance. So, you pop a money question, and then you’re…
Designed to be Different: South Carolina’s Musical Innovations celebrates 10 years of serving music schools
When it comes to serving schools, Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina is grooming a reputation that’s potentially unmatched. The store recently toasted to 10 years in operation, with owner…
Smoke Signals: Fifth Beatles and FINNEAS
Although you may be late to the “What’s Hip Now” party, I’m assuming by now you know about Billie Eilish. If not, get “Googling,” or at least turn on the…
The Kids Are All Right
In my May 2019 editorial, I wrote the following: “Are you familiar with Billie Eilish? If not, don’t feel too bad. While millions of high-schoolers consider the singer/ songwriter to…