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In the Trenches June 3, 2019

Nichols Tours Retailers with Signature Blackstar Series 

With the release of his limited-edition Jared James Nichols JJN-20RH MkII signature valve amplifier with matching JJN-212VOC MkII cabinet, the guitarist has taken his new customized HT20R MkII out on…

MMR Staff
Jun 3, 2019
In the Trenches May 30, 2019

NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers

NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during the Summer…

MMR Staff
May 30, 2019
In the Trenches March 13, 2019

NAMM's Top 100 Dealer Awards Accepting Submissions

NAMM welcomes its global retail members to be recognized for retail excellence as part of the organization’s annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during…

MMR Staff
Mar 13, 2019
In the Trenches January 18, 2019

CHAUVET DJ Wins Sixth Straight Dealers’ Choice Award

CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2019
In the Trenches December 19, 2018

Veteran UK Retailer Sold

UK site Music Instrument News reports that veteran UK retailer, Dawsons, has been sold to a private equity firm. The site says the firm, which was founded in 1898 and…

MMR Staff
Dec 19, 2018