New Ukuleles from Lanikai
Lanikai’s new Oak Series of ukuleles offers a triple matched grain (top, back and sides) with a satin finish and chrome open back tuning keys that make for a lighter…
The Concerto DA-300 Accordion
The Concerto DA-300 is an all-new wireless digital & acoustic accordion. High quality sampled sounds can be selected and saved either from the grill of the accordion or with the…
Majestic's New Concert Black Series 5.0 Octave Marimbas
Majestic Percussion’s new Concert Black series of marimbas are packed with pro level features. The instrument has a modern aesthetic and is geared for both the school purchase and the…
Grover’s Locking Vintage Deluxe Guitar Tuning Keys
Grover Musical Products has introduced the Locking Vintage Deluxe (533 Series) of guitar tuning keys. The 533 Locking Vintage Deluxe series is mechanically engineered to the most precise standards of…
The 2020 NAMM Show
[caption id="attachment_70206" align="alignleft" width="460"] photo by Victoria Wasylak[/caption] “NAMM retailers who came to Anaheim and participated in the incredible NAMM U offerings undoubtedly came away with valuable insight, skills, and…
Ticket To Ride: The Ride Cymbal Market in 2020
A standard component of most drum kits, ride cymbals are often considered by percussionists to be a more “personal” choice of cymbal than others. The subtle coloring and nuance of…
‘2020 is Going to be a Year of Reckoning:’ Armadillo Enterprises’ CEO and President Evan Rubinson
Evan Rubinson took over the reins of Armadillo Enterprises in early 2017, succeeding his father, the late Elliott “Dean” Rubinson – a much-loved and missed industry icon. Drawing upon a…
‘We Are Not Changing Our Recipes – Just Changing the Head Chef:’ John D’Addario III & Jim D’Addario
As of January 1 of this year, John D’Addario III assumed the title of CEO in addition to his previous role as president of D’Addario & Co. As son of…
Drumming Up History: The Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before. The quarter-of-a-century-old association…
Fan Service: Signature Series Drumsticks
This month’s survey – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – shines the spotlight on Artist Series, Signature Drumsticks. While apparently a pretty static market sub-segment (60.6 percent of…
Rush to Judgement: The Power of an Icon
The line I hear most often about the unexpected passing of Neil Peart is, “Man, this one really hurts.” And that’s right – it does really hurt. Losing an icon…
Sailing Into Destiny
[caption id="attachment_70179" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Josh Sorenson from Pexels[/caption] As you read through this issue of MMR you’ll run across the newest installment of award-winning retailer Menzie Pittman’s excellent…