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Kepma Guitars USA has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. sales team with the addition of seven highly respected industry veterans across key territories. The new territory sales representatives…
C. F. Martin & Co.® hosted its first-ever Sustainability Summit on October 9, 2025, at the company’s solar-powered Commerce Lane facility in Tatamy, Pennsylvania—just a short drive from its historic…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) nnounces the launch of the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster®, honoring the distinctive singer, songwriter and guitarist whose technical prowess spans a storied five-decade-long career. With more…
Washburn Guitars, an American original since 1883, proudly introduces the Festival EA15 in a stunning Transparent Blue finish. Like all the guitars in the acclaimed Festival Series, it comes equipped…
PRS Guitars Announces New SE Models Plus a New Combo Amp Ahead of 2026 UpdatesNew models include the Herman Li Signature SE Chleo, an all-mahogany SE DGT, and the DGT…
Pearl River Guitars took the spotlight at the 12th Annual Bread of Life Ministry Celebrity Benefit Weekend, a three-day fundraiser held September 12–14, blending music, community, and hands-on instrument demonstrations…
Fans got an unexpected surprise near the end of Bassrush Arizona’s closing (1 am) slot. Headliners Black Tiger Sex Machine shocked everyone when they tore off their iconic glowing tiger…
The Martin Guitar Museum is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit celebrating Frank Herbert Martin, the visionary leader who transformed Martin Guitar into a global brand and…
After many years of collaboration and creative partnership, famed guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has decided to part ways with Washburn to pursue the development of his own brand, Nuno Guitars. Since…
PRS Guitars has launched an auction for a one-of-a-kind guitar made from reclaimed and salvaged woods. Designed as an employee guitar for 40-year PRS veteran Michael Reid, the company’s senior…
In late September, Sweetwater had the pleasure of welcoming guitar enthusiasts to its Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus for GuitarFest. The event featured over 70 manufacturer booths, more than 20 world-class…
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting music education and therapy programs through instrument donations and grants, hosted its 4th Annual Gala on September 11 at…
