Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
What’s the difference between a Sigma guitar sold in Europe and an “AMI est. 1984” guitar sold in the United States? Aside from the gilded logo, the answer is literally…
It’s a gutsy move, rolling up to play Coachella with audio equipment that you could check on a small commercial flight, but that’s exactly what artists from across the genre…
These 2-ply Emperor clear heads from Remo are available in an array of colors – blue, green, orange, red, smoke, and yellow. What Remo has termed “Skyndeep” technology infuses pigment…
Electro-Harmonix has a long history of innovation in the MI space, having developed some of the most iconic FX pedals in the history of the medium. While some companies might…
From the get-go, I was skeptical of the Roadie 2 Automatic Guitar Tuner and String Winder. I’ve read – and seen! – how regular plastic string winders can mess up…
In a market segment where the end-user tends to skew towards the conservative and traditional (“staid,” as more than one participant in this month’s survey put it), it’s not especially…
As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to mitigate your annual tax bite while diversifying your retirement risk. Creating a 401(k) or other retirement plan such as…
Recently I had the privilege of engaging in conversation with a good friend who happens to be dean of a private school. Since we are good friends, the conversations between…
Within a number of past editorials, I’ve celebrated those who design and offer new, weird, innovative instruments and gear. I’ve encouraged dealers and others in the industry to welcome innovation…
Going back into the late 20th century (it feels so odd to say that), a combination of culturally correct string slingers paired with pulchritudinous platinum blondes on posters plastered around…
D’Addario will present a brand new season of Guitar Power with returning host Dweezil Zappa, premiering Wednesday, October 3 on the D’Addario & Co. YouTube channel. The series will feature…
