Fender Names Roback President
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Bob Roback has joined FMIC as president and has also joined the company’s Board of Directors. Roback has extensive experience as an…
Gibson to Buy Philips AV
Gibson Brands is planning to purchase Philips’ audiovisual division for roughly $187 million.Following the sale, Philips will still be able to profit from license agreements for the next seven years,…
'Sunburst: How the Gibson Les Paul Standard Became a Legendary Guitar'
Sunburst is the latest book in author Tony Bacon's best-selling guitar series, with a thoroughly researched story partnered by a gallery of full-color pictures of great guitars, rare memorabilia, and…
Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100
The AMPLIFi FX100 is an iOS enabled, cloud-enhanced multi-effects pedal. Featuring the Line 6 AMPLIFi Remote iOS app, AMPLIFi FX100 allows guitar players to wirelessly control their sound in connection…
Fender to Close Ovation Factory in Connecticut
Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…
Jupiter Launches 'Banded' Campaign to Unite School Music Community
Jupiter Band Instruments has launched a new integrated marketing campaign dubbed "Banded,” which highlights the common ground shared amongmusicians, music educators, parents of musicians, school music retailers, and Jupiter. The campaign…
Dean Markley USA Adds Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Jeff Richman
Dean Markley recently announced the addition of Jeff Richman to their artist roster. As a contemporary jazz guitarist, Dean Markley USA looks to Jeff to help further expand the company’s…
Taylor Guitars Announces 'Ultimate Custom Taylor' Sweepstakes
To celebrate 40 years of crafting exceptional guitars, Taylor Guitars has teamed with Ultimate Ears, the leader in custom in-ear monitors used by musicians around the globe, to offer one…
Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel Guitar Strings
Helix strings are made with a new patented hyper-elliptical winding technique, creating a tighter wrap and more mass, which seals the strings without the need for coating. By using pure…
Eastwood Guitars California Rebel
The California Rebel is a tribute replica to the extremely rare 1967 Domino Californian Rebel. This definitive ‘60s surf style guitar was a hybrid of the VOX Phantom, the EKO…
Gibson Brands Sponsor the Institute Guitar Scholarship
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance has announced that Gibson Brands will be sponsoring two of eight scholarships available for students hoping to join its intensive one year Higher Diploma…
Fender CEO Larry Thomas to Retire
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the upcoming retirement of CEO Larry Thomas, effective May 31, 2014. Thomas was appointed to the FMIC Board of Directors in 2009 and later…