PRS Guitars’ Ninth Experience PRS Open House
On June 8th and 9th, PRS Guitars hosted their ninth “Experience PRS” open house event. This year’s event saw record attendance, which has more than quadrupled since the debut Experience PRS in…
Cort’s Sunset TC Electric Guitar
The new Sunset TC from Cort Guitars is a simple yet versatile instrument with an authentic vintage vibe that will appeal to roots-oriented players. A hybrid of T-style and LP…
Branching Out: After a Lifetime in Acoustics, The Music Emporium Moves into the Electric Guitar World
To all the folks at Guitar Center locations around the country, the Music Emporium in Lexington, Massachusetts has a message for you: many, many thanks. In a world where retail…
Sign Here: Artist-signature guitars have their own narrative – one that can be helpful to retail
The role of the signature artist-model guitar in MI retail has changed along with the culture of the guitar. For years, the artist’s name was the main or even the…
Gibson Rescue Package Close But Delays Likely
According to many outlets, Gibson Brands has won approval for a loan of $135 million, enabling the company to attempt a restructure following its bankruptcy filing in early May. Reportedly,…
Gibson Reportedly Approved for Financial Lifeline
According to many outlets, Gibson Brands has won approval for a loan of $135 million, enabling the company to attempt a restructure following the bankruptcy filing in early May. Reportedly,…
Music & Arts Stores Offer Free Guitars to New Lessons Students During ‘Open House’ in June
Music & Arts has invited all students, parents, and educators to attend their Open House weekend (June 22 to 24) for complimentary guitar lessons and live music, and a free guitar…
Bakithi Kumalo Chooses Phil Jones Bass For Current Tour
Bassist Bakithi Kumalo has selected a Phil Jones Bass touring rig for the Paul Simon’s Homeward Bound Tour, also being billed as his farewell tour. Kumalo has selected the PJB…
Future Launching World Guitar Day
Magazine publisher Future plc, is launching World Guitar Day on Saturday, 29th September 2018, an “on and offline celebration of all things electric and acoustic guitar”. Dubbed (by Future) ‘The Black…
GHS Now U.S. Distributor of Innovation Double Bass Strings
GHS Strings has become the US distributor of UK brand Innovation double bass strings. The UK-based Innovation Strings need no introduction in the world of Bluegrass, Americana and Rockabilly. Utilizing a synthetic core and nylon…
GHS Now U.S. Distributor of Innovation Double Bass Strings
GHS Strings has become the U.S. distributor of Innovation double bass strings. The UK-based Innovation Strings need no introduction in the world of Bluegrass, Americana and Rockabilly. Utilizing a synthetic core and nylon cover,…
Orianthi Becomes Newest Orange Ambassador
Orianthi has become Orange Amplification’s latest Ambassador. The multi-talented guitarist, singer and songwriter has performed with Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, played lead guitar for Carrie Underwood, and played with Carlos Santana as well as having a successful…