Jackson x Misha Mansoor ET8
Jackson teams up with longtime partner and Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor to introduce the PRO PLUS SERIES LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE MISHA MANSOOR JUGGERNAUT ET8. In a first for the brand,…
Taylor Guitars Releases Next Generation Grand Concert Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of four new Next Generation Grand Concert models: the 812ce, 412ce, 322ce and 312ce. Featuring Taylor’s…
Fender and Bandai Namco Launch Game-Changing PAC-MAN Telecaster and Apparel Collection
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. reveal a brilliant new Fender x PAC-MAN™ collaboration, bringing together two cultural icons as both brands celebrate significant anniversaries…
NAMM Advances Industry Advocacy in Washington, D.C., Highlighting Tariff Impacts and Expanding Access to Music Education
In mid-May, NAMM concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., advancing the association’s commitment to protecting the U.S. music products industry and expanding access to music education…
Fishman Brings on Martinez to Helm Sales & Marketing
Fishman is pleased to announce that Billy Martinez has joined the company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Billy’s quarter century of industry experience includes, most recently, 10 years…
Taylor Guitars Names Geoff Smith Chief Financial Officer
Taylor Guitars has announced the appointment of Geoff Smith as Chief Financial Officer. Smith previously served as the company’s Controller and brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience…
The Acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System Captured in a Powerful Standalone Instrument for iPad
Roland announces ZENOLOGY GX for iPad, a fully-featured ZEN-Core software synthesizer designed for a touch-based interface, via the Apple App Store starting May 12. This robust musical instrument includes thousands of…
Guitar Center names Jennifer Hatton President of Music & Arts
Guitar Center has named Jennifer Hatton president of Music & Arts, the company's school music division. Hatton brings nearly three decades of education sector leadership, most recently as chief growth…
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR Section 301 Committee on Impact of Global Tariffs to Music Products Industry
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has issued the oral testimony that was delivered by NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative…
Winzz Guitars Launches into Orbit with the WOS 100-24 Electric Guitar
Winzz Guitars has officially launched the WOS 100-24 Electric Guitar, the premier model in their new Orbit Series. Designed for players who demand speed, precision, and power, the WOS 100-24…
Violet Audio US Launches to Support North American Initiative in Live Sound
Violet Audio (Melbourne, Australia) announces the formation of Violet Audio US, a new distribution company established to bring the company’s professional audio solutions to the North American live sound market.…
Roland Future Design Lab and Neutone Advance Project LYDIA with Phase 2
Roland Future Design Lab (Superbooth B023 & B026), the forward‑looking research division of Roland Corporation, and Tokyo-based AI music technology company Neutone today announced Project LYDIA Phase 2, a refined…