he 12-String Upswing: Niche Classic or Growth Category?
In a market that’s always looking for the next shimmer, the 12-string guitar is enjoying a very timely renaissance. Once pigeonholed as a folk-rock jangle machine thanks to players like Roger…
More Strings Attached
The shimmer of a 12-string guitar is one of those sounds that can stop you in your tracks. A single strum can fill a room in a way that seems…
Ruokangas Introduces Non-Potted P90 Pickups That Resist Microphonic Squeal
Ruokangas Guitars has introduced Rauni and Ukko, a new pair of soapbar P90 pickups designed to deliver classic single-coil authority while remaining stable at stage volumes. Developed throughout most of…
Seiichi Yamaguchi Named President of Yamaha Corporation of America
Seiichi Yamaguchi has been named President of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), effective April 1, 2026. Current President Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026. Seiichi Yamaguchi is currently Managing…
The Guitar Show and The Bass Show Sells Out 10th Anniversary Event
The Guitar Show and The Bass Show celebrated its tenth anniversary in style with a completely sold-out event at Cranmore Park in Solihull over the weekend of 28 February /…
Sennheiser to Relocate American Headquarters to Rock Nashville
Sennheiser Group, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that Sennheiser plans to move its Americas Regional Hub…
Closer to the Musicians – Gerhard A. Meinl has passed away
Buffet Crampon Germany mourns the loss of the long-standing owner of the former Wenzel Meinl GmbH and former shareholder of Buffet Crampon Gerhard A. Meinl who passed away on February…
From Home Studio to Pro Studio: Understanding Entry-Level and Pro Gear for Creators
by SamRudyFor music retailers, the ecosystem has changed. The path from buying a first interface to the point where an artist decides to book a recording studio session is no…
The Missing Demographic: On Mentorship
Let's be honest, if you’re involved in music education, you may be looking around and noticing that something is missing. It’s true that we are always going through cycles in…
Fender celebrates 30 years of the Hot Rod Deluxe Amp
Hot Rod Deluxe™ 30th Anniversary ($1,299.99 USD, £1,269 GBP, €1,489 EUR, $2299 AUD, ¥203,500 JPY)For the past 30 years the Fender® Hot Rod Deluxe™ has been the quintessential backline amplifier…
The New Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 Now Available
The new Cloudlifter Mini CL-25 from Cloud Microphones is now available. Offering identical performance specs as the original, award-winning Cloudlifter CL-1, the Mini CL-25 is a custom engineering collaboration with…
After 164 Years, Daynes Music to Close, Concluding One of America’s Longest-Running Piano Retail Legacies
After more than 164 years serving musicians, educators and institutions, Daynes Music Company — one of the oldest continuously operated family music retailers in the United States — has announced…