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News December 16, 2020

Trade Regrets: Jim Eaton

On December 16 we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Sad news from our pal Mark Ragin that Jim Eaton passed away this morning. Jim became a professional cellist…

MMR Staff
Dec 16, 2020
News December 15, 2020

Malletech Announces 2021 World Vibes Congress

Malletech has announced the continuation of the 8th annual World Vibes Congress as a live streamed event, taking place on January 2 and 3, 2021. The two-day event features a…

MMR Staff
Dec 15, 2020
News December 15, 2020

Sheptone Secures Artist Endorsement from Derek Day

Derek Day is the latest artist to endorse Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. Day needed a set of strings that were tonally versatile and durable for his self-described…

MMR Staff
Dec 15, 2020
News December 15, 2020

Fender Appoints Boggs to Board of Directors

Fender Musical ­­Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced Paula Boggs has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors beginning 2021. Boggs is founder of Boggs Media, LLC, a business that manages…

MMR Staff
Dec 15, 2020
News December 11, 2020

Gibson Announces Liles as Newest Board Member

Gibson Brands has announced the addition of Kevin Liles to the Gibson Brands Board of Directors. Since November 2018, Gibson has been re-building the brands, the business, and the Board of…

MMR Staff
Dec 11, 2020
News December 11, 2020

D’Angelico Guitars Launches Winter Social Media Giveaway

From now until December 25, D’Angelico Guitars is offering the opportunity to win a gear gift bundle consisting of a new D’Angelico Excel Mini DC, Supro Keeley Custom 10 combo, Pigtronix Infinity 2 Looper, and Philosopher’s…

MMR Staff
Dec 11, 2020