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News February 20, 2018

Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds

It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 20, 2018

Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds

It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 20, 2018

Music & Arts Opens 160th Location

Music & Arts has announced the opening of their 160th location in the U.S. with the acquisition of Ponier Music in West Cobb, Georgia. Ponier Music has served the community as…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 19, 2018

Martin Audio Announces U.S. Demo Tour

Martin Audio has announced a series of demos across America in 2018, starting with New York in March, featuring Wavefront Precision line arrays, new monitor XE wedges and powered point…

MMR Staff
Feb 19, 2018
News February 17, 2018

PRS Guitars Names Settimi as Accessories Product Manager

PRS Guitars has named David Settimi as accessories product manager. In this new position, David will be responsible for all elements of PRS Guitars’ accessories business, including product development and…

MMR Staff
Feb 17, 2018
News February 16, 2018

Yamaha Drums Adds Chamberlin to Artist Roster

Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Jimmy Chamberlin (of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins) to the roster of Yamaha Artists. Chamberlin is also known for drumming with the alternative…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

New Gear from Applied Research and Technology

The new ART Trans X is a two-channel solid-state preamp Applied Research and Technology, providing lean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. The ART Trans X has dedicated Jensen Transformers…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

Whirlwind’s PL-PM1RJ Power Meter

The UL-listed PL-PM1RJ power meter from Whirlwind, is designed for monitoring voltage, current and frequency on 3 phase Y power with three 120 Volt AC legs or single-phase AC with two…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

New Amps from Fender

Long-revered by players of all stripes, the 15- watt Pro Junior IV adds a modified volume circuit and a classic tweed appearance to this workhorse amplifier. A compact and straightforward…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

Randall RX15MBC Combo Amp

Randall has re-introduced its popular entry-level combo amp, the Randall RX15MBC. The RX15MBC is available for immediate delivery and offers a fully featured dual gain stage overdrive preamp channel with…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

GluBoost GluDry Pinpoint Extender Kit Add-On Accessory

The GluBoost Pinpoint Extender Kit is an ideal Glu Dry accessory for pinpointing application specificity and accuracy. This special kit is specifically designed for use with GluBoost Glu Dry Accelerator.…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018
News February 16, 2018

New Products from Casio

The brand-new CT--X line of portable keyboards boasts AiX (Acoustic & Intelligent multi-Expression), Casio's next generation sound source, which is eight times more powerful than Casio's current portables. Some features…

MMR Staff
Feb 16, 2018