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News April 12, 2022

Two New Hal Leonard Methods for NAMM 2022

Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years, to dozens…

MMR Staff
Apr 12, 2022
News April 12, 2022

John Cruz Releases Master-Built Crossville Series Guitars

John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is proud to announce the launch of the Crossville Series, the most significant master-built guitars of the legendary luthier’s illustrious career. Few people have built more…

MMR Staff
Apr 12, 2022
News April 12, 2022

Cort Levels-Up X700 Duality II with Next-Generation Features

Cort introduces the next-generation X700 Duality II electric guitar, taking a well-balanced design to a higher level of all-around performance. The updated X700 Duality II features the addition of the…

MMR Staff
Apr 12, 2022
News April 11, 2022

Trade Regrets: Scott Lombardo

QSC released the following on April 11, 2022: It is with deep sorrow that QSC announces the passing of our friend, former colleague and industry veteran, Scott Lombardo on Wednesday…

MMR Staff
Apr 11, 2022
News April 10, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps

We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey – this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…

MMR Staff
Apr 10, 2022
News April 10, 2022

Trade Regrets: Scott Lombardo

On April 10, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Scott Lombardo passed away on Wednesday after a brave fight against ALS. Scott worked in the music products industry since…

MMR Staff
Apr 10, 2022
News April 10, 2022

Trade Regrets: Al Jensen

On April 10, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old. Al…

MMR Staff
Apr 10, 2022