Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands. Piccolo, who formerly directed the management of Korg USA’s guitar…
To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
Nearly every acoustic drum kit includes the “standard” cymbals: crash, ride, and hi hat. While individual playing style and ability of course distinguish one drummer from another, for players looking…
D'Addario Receives New York State Grant to Continue Manufacturing PPE Face Shields
On Friday, October 23, Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul visited D’Addario’s Farmingdale factory to tour the facility and learn more about the company’s COVID-19 Face Shield Initiative. During the height of…
Brands Preparing for 2020 Music China
As fair organizers celebrate its recent listing in the “Global Top 100 Trade Shows 2020,” preparations for Music China, Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments, continue in full swing.…
Riversong's New Canadian Factory
Riversong Guitars is proud to announce that their move into their new location is complete. A bright open shop designed with lean principles and an eye to boutique style guitar…
Making All Three Brands Better: D’Angelico’s Brenden Cohen
Back in June, D’Angelico Guitars announced the acquisition of Supro USA and Pigtronix. We recently sat down with CEO Brenden Cohen to discuss the move, the harmony between the three…
Martin Audio Helps Rebrand Pytch
Responding dynamically to the effects of COVID-19 on their business, Johnny Palmer, managing director of SXS Events, promptly rebranded his Bristol based company to Pytch, and constructed ‘The Virtual Venue’…
Kala Brand Music and Friendly River Music of Cornish Maine Team up with Duncan Perry to Bring Ukulele Instruction to Rirst Responders.
When Duncan Perry approached John Barton of Friendly River Music about offering ukulele instruction to first responders and health care workers, John immediately decided to call Bill Peterson at Kala…
Ontario Premier and Local MPP Visit Yorkville Sound Manufacturing Facility and Staff During Ventilator Production
Yorkville Sound received an upbeat visit from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Pickering MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy at their 150,000 Sq Ft manufacturing plant in Pickering, Ontario on July 28.…
inMusic Acquires Stanton from Gibson Brands
inMusic has announced the acquisition of Stanton from U.S.-based music company, Gibson Brands, Inc. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Stanton is the perfect complement for inMusic’s family of DJ…
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance Continues to Support the Industry During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the music industry. It has brought silence to clubs, halls, theaters, arenas and stadiums nationwide. It’s not just the performers who are sidelined,…
Furch Guitars Presents Virtual Factory Tour this Thursday
Furch Guitars will share a virtual factory tour this Thursday, April 9, via Furch’s Facebook page at 1 p.m. CEST. Petr Furch, CEO of Furch Guitars, will give “guests” a…