Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards. Ever since the first effect…
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…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history. He has been featured on the cover of virtually every guitar…
Hal Leonard has published The Total Drummer, by Dimitri Fantini. This unique book/video combo is put together for any drummer who is looking to take their playing to the next…
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…
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…
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…
Described as “a retreat from the modern world” the German-themed Albert’s Schloss emporium was influenced by the operators’ across Alpine Europe. Named after Prince Albert, the second unit in Birmingham…
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…
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…
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…
Like most creatives, Niklas Fuchs loves a challenge. What better way is there, he believes, to expand one’s horizons and to grow as a designer and programmer than to light…
