Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator
At first glance, the Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator might appear to be something of a novelty pedal, recreating a psychedelic studio trick. Then, when you actually dig in, you…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
[caption id="attachment_68814" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels[/caption] Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes…
‘People Don’t Seem to be Shopping or Buying:’ The Cymbal Market Struggles (for Many)
“Drums and cymbals are dead, and have been for a while,” declares Jason Struble of Muncie, Indiana’s Sight & Sound Music Center. “I often ask myself why I still carry…
Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic
[caption id="attachment_68807" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels[/caption] What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and 'Abbey Road'
[caption id="attachment_68804" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Mike from Pexels[/caption] The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around…
Local Music on Life Support… Still
[caption id="attachment_68801" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by daniel dinu from Pexels[/caption] “Across the pond,” Insure4Music recently reported that, over the past two years, on average one small music venue has closed…
House of Drums: Riley, Landenburg, and Others to Attend New Community Event at Musikmesse
[caption id="attachment_68796" align="alignleft" width="460"] Alex Landenburg[/caption] The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition…
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties
[caption id="attachment_68792" align="alignleft" width="370"] Gregory Spretnjak and Dan Roberts[/caption] Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.…
GC Appoints Balwada as Sr. VP, CTO
Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Ravi Balwada to the position Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. In his new position, Balwada will be responsible for technology resources across…
Nights Of The Jack Halloween Experience Brought To Life By ADJ IP65 Fixtures
Over 200 of ADJ’s 12P HEX IP IP65-rated wash fixtures, as well as a host of ADJ atmospheric effect units, are currently being used to bring to life the Nights…
Sweetwater Receives Newsweek Award
For the second consecutive year, Sweetwater ranks first in the country in Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service in Musical Equipment (Online). Winners were selected based…