Fender Releases Joe Strummer Telecaster
As part of its Artist Signature Series, Fender has announced the Joe Strummer Telecaster in celebration of the legendary British singer, guitarist, lyricist and co-founder of The Clash. Created in part…
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Continues its Support of Education and Outreach in the First Half of 2022
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, has had a busy Q1 and Q2 of 2022, expanding its…
Plugging Along: Guitar and Instrument Cables
One thing is absolutely agreed upon when it comes to ¼” guitar and instrument cables: it’s a very crowded field. Aside from the sheer number of brands competing for dealers’…
‘Quality Instruments for the World to Create With’ - John Cruz Custom Guitars
“I used to take apart all my own guitars just to see what was going on underneath,” says renowned luthier John Cruz. “Of course, I forgot how to put them…
Gibson and Epiphone Partner with Noel Gallagher to Re-create His Gibson 1960 ES-355 and Epiphone Rivera
Gibson and Epiphone are proud to announce they have teamed with world renowned singer, songwriterand guitarist, Noel Gallagher to re-create his beloved 1960 Gibson ES-355 guitar and the Epiphone Riviera…
Music & Arts Launches 'Music and You' Brand Campaign
Music & Arts has launched its “Music and You” brand campaign, featuring print and video content appealing to the parents of young aspiring musicians. The campaign launched August 15th and communicates…
BOSS Announces DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX Amplifiers
BOSS announces the DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX, the latest members of the acclaimed CUBE amplifier family from BOSS and its parent company Roland. For over four…
Rush's Alex Lifeson And Gibson Donate Funds To Children's Hospital
For 128 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations, genres, and genders, and has emerged the most relevant, played, and loved music brand around the world. Earlier this week, Alex Lifeson,…
Aarash Darroodi Appointed Fender Play Foundation President
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of Aarash Darroodi as the new President of Fender Play Foundation (FPF), the brand's 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. Darroodi succeeds Co-Presidents Evan…
Guitar Center Appoints Rich Hoalst Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
Guitar Center announces the appointment of Rich Hoalst to the position Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. As a member of the Management Committee, Hoalst will report directly to…
Fender Launches Signature Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the launch of the Kingfish Telecaster® Deluxe, a collaboration with the 23-year old Grammy® winner, guitar virtuoso, songwriter and vocalist, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.…
Dealer Survey: Guitar/Instrument Cables
We invite you to participate in this month's Dealer Survey on the topic of Guitar/Instrument Cables -- results to be published in the September issue of MMR. Click here to share your thoughts!