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…
Warwick Adds to Custom Bass Line-up
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PRS Guitars EarthQuaker Day Riff Contest Kicks Off This May
EarthQuaker Devices has joined forces with Maryland-based PRS Guitars, Warwick, WONE, and Lock 3 to host the 2018 PRS Guitars EarthQuaker Day Riff Contest. The qualifying rounds will be held…
Yamaha Acquires Ampeg From Loud Audio
LOUD Audio has sold the Ampeg bass amp brand to Yamaha. The move is aimed at allowing Loud to narrow its focus and return to its pro-audio roots, says the firm.“While saying…
Amplified Parts Shares New Video on Yellow Jackets Tube Converters
Amplified Parts has shared an informational video on Yellow Jackets tube converters. As the video description explains, “we'll compare 10 different EL84 brands in a JCM800 using the Yellow Jackets…
Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Ampeg
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., the newly formed U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, has announced the acquisition of the Ampeg brand from LOUD Audio, LLC., a portfolio company of Transom Capital…