Trade Regrets: Sammy Ash
Sammy Ash, longtime COO of Sam Ash Music, the largest family-owned music retail company in America, passed away on September 16, after battling melanoma since his diagnosis in 2022. He…
Introducing the Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass from Gibson
Gibson continues its multi-year partnership with Gene Simmons--international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA)--to create the new Gene…
D’Addario Foundation Ups Grant Awards to $440,750 in 2023
The D’Addario Foundation is excited to announce one of their largest and farthest-reaching grant awards in 2023. The total award of $440,750 in monetary and product grants went to 178…
Lauten Audio Announces Snare Mic
Family-owned microphone maker Lauten Audio announces its release of Snare Mic — a purpose-built FET condenser microphone designed explicitly for use on snare drums. At only 4.2” in size, Snare…
Keeley Noble Streamer 4-in-1 Natural Mid-Hump Overdrive
Imagine the ability to combine the best and defining characteristics of different overdrive & boost pedals in order to create hybrid sounds no one has ever played through before. That…
Ashdown CTM-15 Desktop Bass Amp
Launching in September 2023 Ashdown is proud to announce the new Ashdown CTM-15 all valve desktop bass amp. The re-introduction of a classic Ashdown Tube Magnifier, the low wattage powerhouse…
Fender Unveils Vintera II Series: Vintage Style for the Modern Era
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Vintera II Series. This latest addition to Fender's historic portfolio of electric guitars marks a significant update to the original…
Casio America Names Sammons Central Regional Sales Manager
Casio America has announced that Matthew Sammons has rejoined the company as Central Regional Sales Manager, following a 20-year hiatus. He reports to Mark Amentt, director of sales, Electronic Musical…
CJD Productions Tours with Custom dLive Build
When sound engineer Chris DiCorpo made the switch to Allen & Heath's dLive platform, he already understood the concept of mixing without a full-fledged dLive control surface. "I had a…
Royer Labs Announces 25th Anniversary Limited Edition R-122 MKII Distressed Rose Microphone
Royer Labs opened in 1998 and shortly after released the world’s first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone—the R-122. A revolutionary development in ribbon mics, it combined impedance matching circuitry with…
The Music People Named Top Workplace by Hartford Courant for Seventh Year
The Music People (TMP), leading supplier of music-instrument accessories and pro-audio products, has been selected as one of Hartford Courant’s annual Top Workplaces. This is the seventh time the parent…
Guild Introduces New Semi-Hollow Electrics
Guild expands its range of Starfire hollow and semi-hollow electric guitars with 3 new models featuring special colors and DeArmond Dynasonic pickup options that have never been available on…