European Beat: Peavey Finds a Safe Pair of Hands
The answer to last month’s quiz question as to whom, if anyone, would take on the Peavey brand in the UK was Barnes & Mullins, which revealed the exclusive deal…
European Beat: New Chapter for Blackstar
British amp brand Blackstar has set up a new distribution division called Dist-X Distribution and has made the Alvarez guitar brand its first signing.The firm has taken on exclusive UK…
European Beat: DW Sticks with Gewa, Backs Ovation
DW’s decision to appoint Germany’s Gewa as European distribution partner for the brands it recently acquired from Fender will come as no surprise, given their existing 20-year business relationship, but…
JHS & LEWITT sponsor ‘International Producer Of The Year Award’
The Music Producers Guild hosted their 7th Annual Awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London. With a host of industry stalwarts, grammy-award winning producers, and engineers in attendance,…
European Beat: Where next for Peavey?
The closure of Peavey’s European HQ during the latter half of last year means the firm is now without distribution in the UK.In truth, the future of the UK base…
European Beat: Dealers set for LTPD
UK retailers are gearing up for National Learn to Play Day, which will take place on Saturday, March 21st in what is set to be its biggest outing to date.Similar…
European Beat: Is Bury Saint-Edmunds the New Home of the Blues?
Can a British-made acoustic guitar brand sell the blues back to Americans?It seems like a tall order, but that’s the aim of burgeoning UK manufacturer Nineboys and its collection of…
European Beat: Stay positive’ UK dealers told
UK trade body, the Music Industries Association, is forecasting further turbulence for the UK market, as it continues to reposition itself within a modern retail environment.The overall message from the…
European Beat: Fender Nixes Musikmesse
It looks like there is going to be a massive Fender-shaped hole in this year’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt.The trade show, which runs from April 15th to 18th (with consumer days…
Levy’s Appoints Burger International Sales Manager
Levy’s Leathers has appointed Ted Burger as Levy’s international sales manager. Burger is a former professional guitarist and graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a…
JodyJazz Expands Global Reach
JodyJazz, a saxophone mouthpiece brand, has announced a significant expansion of its international business in 2014. The company reported a 20% increase in sales overall and that now for the…
Peavey Reorganizes Manufacturing Under New Globalization Plan
Peavey Electronics Corporation recently announced that the company is reorganizing its worldwide manufacturing assets as part of a new globalization plan to ensure continued growth worldwide. The reorganization includes focusing…